Learning with Vince =)

Class recap on second life and its uses:
Advantages:

Incidental/informal learning
Acts as a meeting place

Why people come back:

Environmental developments/structure
Human interaction

Issues:

Troubles with activeness of users
Easy to get lost
Users must adapt to functions
Limitations of technology e.g internet speed
Synchronous communication problems-> time zones
Alternative communication devices
Need to integrate asynchronous communication-> storing/documenting content

How can it be used:

Distant/remote education
Visual representations-> simulating [...]

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E-Learning Management systems can be loosely divided into 2 categories:
1) Learner Management Systems = LMS
2) Learning Content Management Systems = LCMS
Read the following articles:
“LMS and LCMS – What’s the Difference” by Leonard Greenberg (2002)
(follow the embedded link to the graphic as well)
http://www.learningcircuits.org/NR/exeres/72E3F68C-4047-4379-8454-2B88C9D38FC5.htm
Now read:
“Course Management Systems Versus Learning Management Systems” by Saul Carliner (2005)
http://www.learningcircuits.org/2005/nov2005/carliner.htm
What is a [...]

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Special thanks to the research group studying synchronous communication from different parts of the world. It has helped me understand the benefits and the types of synchronous communication. However due to networking problems and communication difficulties i have been unable to attend. Best of luck to the group in research. Thanks for all the insights.
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Read: 2nd Life Produces real training results
http://www.learningcircuits.org/2007/0807gronstedt.htm 
How could virtual worlds, like Second Life be used for learning?
It can act as a virtual simulation encompassing social networking, information and tools that can open a diverse range of resources that would replicate real life learning. Virtual worlds can simulate environments such as classrooms or studios that can [...]

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Understanding Social networking:
Watch: CommonCraft “ Social Networking in Plain English”
http://www.commoncraft.com/video-social-networking
Read: Danah Boyd’s article in the Knowledge Tree journal
http://kt.flexiblelearning.net.au/tkt2007/edition-13/social-network-sites-public-private-or-what/
What is your experience of social networks?
Some examples of social networks have involved Bebo, Facebook and Myspace which involve networking of friends sharing information and chatting.
How could these be used in learning environments?
This can be used as part [...]

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Synchronous versus Asynchronous
What is synchronous communication?
Involves communication between two or more parties through real time (same time) at a given period of time.
Synchronous Training/Learning- A training program in which the student and instructor participate at the same time. For example, an instructor-led chat session is a form of synchronous training. Common examples today [...]

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What is meant by web-based application?
Web based applications are accessed via the web over a network such as internet or intranet.
What is Web2.0?
Web 2.0 refers to the second generation of web based communities and hosted services that include social networking sites, blogs, folksonomies (collaborative tagging) and wikis that aim to facilitate information sharing, creativity and [...]

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Read: Minds on Fire: Open Education, the Long Tail, and Learning 2.0
by John Seely Brown and Richard P. Adler.
Published in Educause Review, January/February 2008.
http://connect.educause.edu/Library/EDUCAUSE+Review/MindsonFireOpenEducationt/45823
Now Read: The Horizon Report 2008
The Horizon report is an annual initiative co-published by the New Media Consortium and Educause.
The most recent report was released in February, 2008 and describes six emerging [...]

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Progress update: created a page on wikispace under elearningdesign space.
URL: http://elearningdesign.wikispaces.com/Synchronous+Ccommunication
Our group consists of:
Barbara CHAN
Edelweiss CHAN
Yvonne CHAN
Kimberley LAM
Vincent LAM
Over the week we have received great insights on synchronous communication including a outside testing of synchronous communication tools refered by Mark lee…the first testing will be held at “Gotomeetings” begins on 14th march 7.00 am [...]

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Aim:
To research and review current educational technologies and evaluate their application in specified learning contexts.
Students will continue to expand the technology framework that was established in e-Learning Experiences, this underpin the development of the final project or e-Portfolio, including a weblog, and a social bookmarking account.
Assignment 1 begins:
Due: [...]

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