It's one of the best parts of my job: I get to dig deep on fashionable topics. For a curious person like me, it's like being in heaven.
I've been wanting to find out more about MOOCs and what the buzz was about. The opportunity to learn more came when Sebastian Thrun, founder of a Massively Open Online Course company, spoke about launching his company Udacity.com during the President Speaker series at CSUMB on Wednesday. I wrote a story about the event, but naturally, you can't even begin to touch the surface of MOOCs on a 20-inch story.
So if you're curious, here's more. Enjoy!
For a good primer on what MOOCs are, click here.
Five education providers offering MOOCs
The Year of the MOOC -- New York Times
Beware of the high cost of online course (New York Times)
How the embrace of MOOC's could hurt Middle America here (subscription only)
Showing posts with label online learning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label online learning. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Sebastian Thrun, creator U
Sebastian Thrun, former Stanford professor and creator of Udacity, an online learning channel, will make a presentation at CSUMB as part of the president's speaker series.
Thrun will talk about the very latest on how Udacity and MOOCs have taken education by storm. His first Massive Open Online Course or MOOC enrolled over 160,000 students.
For more information and to RSVP, click here.
Thrun will talk about the very latest on how Udacity and MOOCs have taken education by storm. His first Massive Open Online Course or MOOC enrolled over 160,000 students.
For more information and to RSVP, click here.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Learn a language on-line -- courtesy of the Monterey County libraries
The Monterey County Free Libraries have now a popular language learning program available free of charge through its website here.
Livemocha uses a combination of traditional language learning methods and online social interaction for a fun way to learn 38 different languages. Just click on the Livemocha icon to get started.
The Livemocha community has over 15 million users with several options available: traditional lessons, flash cards, vocabulary tools, videos, audio recordings of your own voice, and feedback from native speakers of the language. Plus, once you start using the program you can also give feedback to learners of your own language.
Sounds like a fun way to learn something new. Would you try it out and let me know what you think?
Livemocha uses a combination of traditional language learning methods and online social interaction for a fun way to learn 38 different languages. Just click on the Livemocha icon to get started.
The Livemocha community has over 15 million users with several options available: traditional lessons, flash cards, vocabulary tools, videos, audio recordings of your own voice, and feedback from native speakers of the language. Plus, once you start using the program you can also give feedback to learners of your own language.
Sounds like a fun way to learn something new. Would you try it out and let me know what you think?
Monday, January 28, 2013
CSUMB to begin offering online graduate degrees
California State University, Monterey Bay will be among the first CSU campuses to offer degrees through the new Cal State Online, an initiative intended to expand access to fully online bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
Two programs will be offered initially
• Master of Science in Instructional Science and Technology (MIST)
The MIST program is a 36-unit program intended for classroom teachers, corporate trainers and e-learning developers who want to learn how to enhance learning with advanced technology. The interdisciplinary program integrates information technology, instructional design and learning sciences and is designed for those working in the areas of teaching, instructional design and training. Classes start on May 6. Two courses will be offered during each eight-week session over the 16 months of study.
Find more information here
• Master of Science in Management and Information Technology (MSMIT)
The MSMIT program prepares leaders and managers in technology-focused business units, corporations, organizations and entrepreneurial ventures. The interdisciplinary program integrates information technology with business management. It is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in technology management such as chief technology officers and high-tech entrepreneurs. Classes start Sept. 2. One course will be offered during each eight-week session over the 20 months of study.
Find more information here
Applications are now being accepted for both programs. Students can apply to these and a variety of other bachelor’s and master’s program at www.calstateonline.net.
Two programs will be offered initially
• Master of Science in Instructional Science and Technology (MIST)
The MIST program is a 36-unit program intended for classroom teachers, corporate trainers and e-learning developers who want to learn how to enhance learning with advanced technology. The interdisciplinary program integrates information technology, instructional design and learning sciences and is designed for those working in the areas of teaching, instructional design and training. Classes start on May 6. Two courses will be offered during each eight-week session over the 16 months of study.
Find more information here
• Master of Science in Management and Information Technology (MSMIT)
The MSMIT program prepares leaders and managers in technology-focused business units, corporations, organizations and entrepreneurial ventures. The interdisciplinary program integrates information technology with business management. It is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in technology management such as chief technology officers and high-tech entrepreneurs. Classes start Sept. 2. One course will be offered during each eight-week session over the 20 months of study.
Find more information here
Applications are now being accepted for both programs. Students can apply to these and a variety of other bachelor’s and master’s program at www.calstateonline.net.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Salinas Union High Wins "Transformation Award"
Salinas Union High School District has been recognized as one of five educational institutions nationwide for implementing innovative online learning programs by K12, a private provider of curriculum and online education programs for students in kinder through high school.
Salinas Union High was recognized for its flexible time program that helps at-risk students complete their credits. Salinas Union High School District has a substantial high-risk student population, with 60 percent English Language Learners and 70 percent qualified for Title I funding.
According to K12, which only recognizes organizations that are using its programs, the district decided to implement a district-wide credit recovery program after successful pilot in 2011. Their approach was to provide different options for students at each of the four comprehensive high schools and two alternative schools, where more than 25 percent of students are parents and can take advantage of onsite child care. The options ranged from before and after school classes, to in-class time, to a 4-hour block class for targeted at-risk students.
Salinas has implemented a unique sign-up process that requires students to meet with teachers and administrators during the first few weeks of the online program, to ensure they are engaged. This process has proven to dramatically increase completion rates. After one year, the district has seen excellent results, with 465 students successfully recovering credits.
I can't wait to go over to one of the sites and see up close how it's working.
Salinas Union High was recognized for its flexible time program that helps at-risk students complete their credits. Salinas Union High School District has a substantial high-risk student population, with 60 percent English Language Learners and 70 percent qualified for Title I funding.
According to K12, which only recognizes organizations that are using its programs, the district decided to implement a district-wide credit recovery program after successful pilot in 2011. Their approach was to provide different options for students at each of the four comprehensive high schools and two alternative schools, where more than 25 percent of students are parents and can take advantage of onsite child care. The options ranged from before and after school classes, to in-class time, to a 4-hour block class for targeted at-risk students.
Salinas has implemented a unique sign-up process that requires students to meet with teachers and administrators during the first few weeks of the online program, to ensure they are engaged. This process has proven to dramatically increase completion rates. After one year, the district has seen excellent results, with 465 students successfully recovering credits.
I can't wait to go over to one of the sites and see up close how it's working.
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