T4LT - Sharing Resources (Part 1)

Where do you find great content for your courses? In this episode, we share a few of the most popular sites for content sharing and grabbing. Use these materials for inspiration or plug them into your existing stream of activities to support learning. Sites mentioned in this episode: 

http://www.merlot.org/
http://www.montereyinstitute.org/nroc/
http://hippocampus.org/
https://www.khanacademy.org/
http://www.kirkwood.edu/itunesu
http://www.youtube.com

T4LT - Social Networking

Facebook and Google+ are often thought of as distractions to learning, but they can be used for good. Educators are tapping into the popularity and reach these networks have into their students' lives. Communication is the heart of the social network and communicating is a natural way to learn and share.

Sites features in this episode:

http://www.facebook.com
http://plus.google.com
http://www.edmodo.com

T4LT - Google Sites

Google Sites provides the tools to create your own websites quickly and creatively. Sites can be collaborative, instructional, informational, fun, interactive and the list goes on. Several sites were visited in the making of this T4LT episode. Links are below.

Google Sites
http://sites.google.com

ePortfilios with GoogleApps
http://sites.google.com/site/eportfolioapps/online-tutorials-sites/sites-how-to

Honors Physics Parish Episcopal School
https://sites.google.com/a/parishepiscopal.org/gende/

Iowa AEA
http://sites.google.com/site/iowagapps/

Foundations of Western Civilization
https://sites.google.com/a/whschoolapps.org/foundations-of-western-civilization/

Mr. A's Class
http://sites.google.com/site/atkinsontme/

Learning Almanac
https://sites.google.com/site/thingstolearnwith/

Group Project - African American Culture on Pop Culture and Stereotypes
https://sites.google.com/site/aafgroup6/home

T4LT - Online Student Engagement Tips and Strategies

10 ideas to begin the sharing of student engagement strategies in online courses. Some low to no-tech ideas are included in this episode. And while we mention online courses specifically (we work in the distance learning department), many of the techniques apply to on-ground and blended courses as well. Join in the conversation and post a comment with your own thoughts on engaging students.

1. Call/Text Students
2. Require Regular Logins
3. Act on Report Data
4. Create Meaningful & Relevant Assignments
5. Explain Your Expectations
6. Assess Online Learning Readiness
7. Time Management Training
8. Assignment Variety & Ownership
9. Add a Live Element
10. Personalize Communication

Is Online Learning Right for You?
http://www.kirkwood.edu/site/index.php?p=14949

Managing Your Time
http://www.kirkwood.edu/site/index.php?p=14950