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environment for social & collaborative learning/teaching worldwide
theCN.com CourseNetworking
Posted: 30 May 2012 02:43 PM PDT
CN (CourseNetworking; theCN.com) is a
very new (still "beta") online environment that emphasizes and
supports social and collaborative learning and teaching - worldwide. CN
has begun to enable teachers AND LEARNERS to use online tools and resources
that support teaching and learning. CN facilitates continuing
interaction among diverse participants - participants who may live in different
parts of the world, be different ages, be prepared for different levels of
responsibility for teaching and learning: for sharing information, for
guiding the learning of others, and for managing their own learning. TheCN
activities often begin around course-like initiatives.
Shortcut to this posting: tlt.gs/CN12 More about CN - excerpts from http://www.coursenetworking.com/pages/?p=about : "TheCN is an online tool that complements classroom teaching and learning practices. It is not another Learning Management System (LMS). It is a new conceptual framework that empowers learning through social networking and is totally free throughout the world. Through theCN, learners and teachers can share information and educational materials through posting and other communication and collaboration tools." "...first social network focused solely on improved learning in a fun, interesting environment in the cloud that is designed to engage and connect students around the world. "... social network that goes beyond the students in one class. The system opens the world to any member, suggesting and encouraging connections with peers interested in or engaged in similar coursework and subjects to allow for sharing of notes, posting comments, asking questions, recommending books and articles, writing blogs, assisting with homework and more. Instructors can also share their lecture resources, such as slides, homework, recommended reading, etc. "Over the last 15 years, Prof. Ali Jafari and IUPUI have initiated, developed, and commercialized a series of successful technology solutions and systems designed for the improvement of teaching and learning. The first project was Oncourse, known to be the first enterprise learning management system. The second project, ANGEL Learning, was seed-funded by Indiana University, was acquired by Blackboard in May, 2009...The third partnership was the Epsilen Environment, majority-owned by the New York Times Company. TheCN is the fourth and most recent innovation. Above quotes are excerpted from: http://www.coursenetworking.com/pages/?p=about        |
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Call for Proposals for Lilly Conf
on College & Univ Teaching Sept 20-23 2012 Traverse City, MI
tlt.gs/lillyTC12
Posted:
30 May 2012 11:31 AM PDT
Proposals due June 3 -
but if you need an extension contact Todd Zakrajsek lillyconferencetc@gmail.com
Copy of reminder email with more info: Colleagues, Please note the Call for Proposals for Lilly Traverse City, Michigan will be closing this coming Sunday. If due to travel schedules or summer course load you need a few extra days to complete your submission, please let me know ASAP. CALL FOR PROPOSALS CLOSING SOON..... Please consider submitting your scholarly work on enhancing student learning. The 13th Annual Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching - TC will be held in Traverse City, Michigan at the Park Place Hotel, September 20 – 23. Proposal submission will close June 3, 2012. http://lillyconferences.com/tc/proposals.shtml The overall conference theme is Evidence Based Teaching and Learning, and includes four subthemes: Engaged Learning; Promoting Social Responsibility; E-Learning; and Creating Communities of Learners. An integral part of the Lilly Conferences on Teaching and Learning is the number of high-quality presentations by faculty from throughout the United States and abroad. Come share what has been successful in your classes and what you have discovered about facilitating student learning. http://lillyconferences.com/tc/proposals.shtml#proposal For more information about the Lilly - TC Conference: http://lillyconferences.com/tc/default.shtml We hope you'll join us and experience firsthand why "Lilly Conferences" are remarkable opportunities to network and share information with colleagues who are passionate about good teaching and student learning. Sincerely, Todd Zakrajsek, Conference Director Deb Van Etten, Conference Coordinator
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