(21 January 2015) The Getty Museum and the Teaching Channel have teamed up to produce a 19-part video series, available free online, that shows specific strategies for using art to engage students in all academic subjects. The videos are geared to elementary and middle school students, but also apply to students with mild to moderate…
(10 October 2014) Monsash University Library has constructed a Turnitin Library Guide to help students use Turnitin when submitting assignments. A video explains Turnitin and a FAQ provides answers. The guide is divided into six sections: What is Turnitin? How do I use Turnitin? The Originality Report How do I increase originality? Faculty policies, and Frequently…
(2 September 2014) The purpose of this 3 day workshop from INASP is to enable participants to develop a strategic approach to developing an IL programme within their institutions. By the end of the workshop, participants will have: learned how to undertake a strategic planning process, and know the activities related to the strategic planning cycle;…
(2 September 2014, Chicago) ALA Editions announces a new iteration of its popular eCourse, E-Books: What Librarians Need to Know Now and for the Future. Mirela Roncevic will serve as the instructor for this four-week facilitated eCourse starting on 6 October 2014. Topics include: defining eBooks and understanding how they work; where eBooks are available and how…
(25 June 2014) The Coursera Cup Leaderboard is a measurement of the most active Courserians per capita per country/region with over 10k learners. It is a measure of “Activity” by video lectures watched and number of learners per capita: Top 5 countries: Singapore Taiwan Hong Kong Ireland Australia To see the top 30 click here.
(June 2014) Fear and uncertainty about copyright law often plagues educators and sometimes prevents creative teaching. This online course from Duke University with Coursera is a professional development opportunity designed to provide a basic introduction to US copyright law and to empower teachers and librarians at all grade levels. Course participants will discover that the…
(26 May 2014, Shanghai /PRNewswire/) Oxford University Press representative Paul Riley visited Chinese online school Hujiang on May 15th, 2014 to sign an MOU, the first step in a series of strategic collaborations between the two groups. The MOU allows Hujiang to teach a series of OUP’s digitalized products, and aims to explore the opportunities…
(2 May 2014) MOOC providers went head-to-head with developing world academics at the ‘Going Global’ conference in Miami over the opportunities and threats posed by massive open online courses, reports Karen MacGregor in University World News Global Edition. South African Vice-chancellor Adam Habib called for a conversation on how “to use innovation in a way…
(15 April 2014, Chicago) ALA Editions announces a new iteration of its popular eCourse, Basic American Sign Language for Library Staff. Kathy MacMillan will serve as instructors for a six-week facilitated eCourse starting on 2 June 2014. American Sign Language (ASL) is an invaluable skill for library professionals. A basic grasp of ASL enhances your…
(26 February 2014, Chicago) ALA Editions announces a new iteration of its popular eCourse iPads, Tablets, and Gadgets in the Library: Planning, Budgeting, and Implementation. Rebecca Miller, Carolyn Meier and Heather Moorefield-Lang will serve as the instructors for this six-week facilitated eCourse starting on March 31, 2014. At the end of this eCourse, you will…
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