Instructor as Content Curator

EOD:  Education on Demand™, when implemented appropriately, can expand and update training curriculum.  Since EOD is driven by learner goals and needs, the content must be continually reviewed and refreshed.   Learner demands will prompt specific content queries and, thus, responses.

Bob Mosher, in his thoughtful post, “The Diminishing Shelf Life of Learning, “ observed . . . Read More: Instructor as Content Curator

Quality Matters: Caveat Emptor

Virtual learning opportunities pop up everywhere.  From individuals to institutions, unlimited education is offered:  webinars, webcasts,  podcasts,  online courses, mobile apps, and more.  The experience may be a freemium – either no financial charge with contact information as the price of registration; or the education may be a benefit  of a membership or . . . Read More: Quality Matters: Caveat Emptor

Professional Development in a Mobile World

By 2016, it is projected that 85% of broadband will be delivered via mobile (tablets, smartphones) versus fixed locations (hardwire computers) per Maris Stansbury in eSchool News.   Such ubiquitous broadband access will transform learning of all stripes.  From public to higher education to professional development, educators and trainers should to take heed.

BYOD . . . Read More: Professional Development in a Mobile World

Blended Learning or Blended Education?

Actually, the answer to the question is both:   Blended Learning AND Blended Education.  The former is the ultimate goal; for success in blended learning, blended education is required.   In general, the greater education world has coalesced around the notion of blended or hybrid learning.  Such learning can refer to various delivery systems, e.g., . . . Read More: Blended Learning or Blended Education?