Online simulations for bomb dispersal
New Security Learning (2011) Virtual training for bomb dispersal experts, Issue 8
A German company, szenaris GmbH, has developed a virtual reality simulation for the...
Book: Managing Technology in Higher Education now available
Bates, A. and Sangrà, A. (2011) Managing Technology in Higher Education: Strategies for Transforming Teaching and Learning San Francisco: Jossey-Bass/John Wiley & Co.
Now out!...
How will glass affect the future of e-learning?
I don't often show commercials, but Corning's 'A Day Made of Glass' set me thinking about how its vision for the future could inspire...
2011 Horizon Report
Each year, the Horizon Report describes six areas of emerging technology that will have significant impact on higher education and creative expression...
e-learning outlook for 2011
What's in my crystal ball for e-learning in 2011? (For how well I did in my predictions for 2010, see e-learning retrospective - how...
Report on Online Educa Berlin 2010
The report summarizing the Online Educa Berlin 2010 conference earlier this month concluded:
'A new paradigm of learning emerged during the sessions attended by a...
Innovative e-learning in the Vancouver area
I worry about the often negative tone of many of my posts. It was therefore a great pleasure to attend the joint Justice Institute...
Summer books for e-learners
To follow up on my blog 'In defence of books', for those of you going off on a summer break, here's some book suggestions,...
More news on video games
From Natasha Boskic:
Serious games in elementary and high schools
Goldman, T. (2010). Miyamoto Focusing on Getting DS into Schools. The Escapist Magazine, 21 Mar 2010.
With...
Simulating teacher training in a virtual world
Kolowich, S. (2010) Avatars to teach the teachers Inside Higher Education, July 7
An article about a really interesting project, TeachME, by faculty in the...