The event will focus on the role of technology in education. We will look at the impact of the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project in Kliptown. As a TEDx In a Box initiative, we will use the Nokia N8 phones provided to show TEDTalks and to also record live speakers. Education and Technology We have 7 Ted Talks to inspire innovation in education and technology. From using tools like computers and games to inspiring creativity by asking questions, these videos will inspire us to change our thinking on education and technology. Let us know which video inspires you the most in the comments below!

Interactive Open Educational Resources: The Handbook was written by Penn State's own John Shank. There are lots of resources available to use. The complete e-Book is available through the Penn State Library.
Instructional Design Central's Instructional Design Models and Methods page provides overviews of several popular Instructional Design models.
Tools and Tips for Teaching and Learning from the Schreyer Institute for Teaching and Learning at Penn State.
Learning Principles from 'Head First.' A great, brief, summary of principles one should follow when creating learning materials!
Resources in Science and Engineering Education. A collection of articles and research studies that cover a broad array of teaching strategies and tips related to science and engineering education from a faculty member at North Carolina State University.
7 Things You Should Know About... 'The EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative's (ELI's ) 7 Things You Should Know About... series provides concise information on emerging learning technologies and related practices.'
Action Verbs for Learning Objectives. David DiBiase created this useful summary that pairs Bloom's Taxonomy with suggested action verbs to be used as an aid for writing learning objectives. Adapted from Anderson et al: 'A Taxonomy for Learning, Teaching, and Assessing: A Revision of Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives' (2001).
Learning Theories from the Theory Into Practice (TIP) database.

Blogs

Bozarthzone blog contains ideas and information on e-learning, training and development.
Cammy Bean's Learning Visions blog contains ideas and musings on Instructional Design and e-Learning.
PsyBlog explores scientific research on how the mind works. The studies covered have been published in reputable academic journals in many different areas of psychology.
Learning Solutions Magazine is an online magazine about learning technology, strategy, and news.

Free Books

List of free e-learning resources provided by eLearning Industry.
Game Changers: Education and Information Technologies - An EDUCAUSE e-Book New models and new technologies allow us to rethink many of the premises of education—location and time, credits and credentials, knowledge creation and sharing. Institutions are finding new ways of achieving higher education’s mission without being crippled by constraints or overpowered by greater expectations. Game Changers, a collection of chapters and case studies contributed by college and university presidents, provosts, faculty, and other stakeholders, explores these new models.
Theory and Practice of Online Learning - Athabasca University Awarded the Charles A. Wedemeyer Award by the University Continuing Education Association. The Charles A. Wedemeyer Award recognizes publications of merit that make significant contributions to research in the field of distance education.
Emerging Technologies in Distance Education by George Veletsianos A one-stop knowledge resource, Emerging Technologies in Distance Education showcases the international work of research scholars and innovative distance education practitioners who use emerging interactive technologies for teaching and learning at a distance.
Learning Perspectives - The MASIE Center (2011)
Web 2.0 Tools in Education: A Quick Guide by Mohamed Amin Embi. This book includes 20 2.0 Tools that you can use in Education.
The Strategic Management of e-Learning Support by Franziska Zellweger Moser. This book includes the research of three innovative American Universities with more than 50 interviews with key persons reflecting a wide variety of perspectives. In this research project the strategic management of e-Learning support at American research universities was studied.
Michael Allen's 2012 e-LEARNING Annual by Michael Allen ('Don't Get Trapped by Your e-Learning Tools' by Allan Henderson). This Annual offers a revealing discussion and debate, consisting of 27 papers from 30 authors, on the appropriate selection and implementation of technology for learning solutions. “By placing so many viewpoints together, Allen has made it possible to do the classic ‘compare and contrast’ that helps develop insights and identify possibilities and strategies that fit our particular circumstances,” explains Bill Brandon, editor of Learning Solutions Magazine for The eLearning Guild, in his book review. “The authors support all of the content with decision aids, tables, and figures that you will find useful not only for your own understanding, but also for explaining new concepts and ideas to others, including decision-makers”.
Successful e-LEARNING Interface: Making Learning Technology Polite, Effective & Fun by Michael Allen. (Only Chapter 2: Introducing the CEO of LID). This book will help you use your time and resources effectively to build the best e-learning experiences possible within your constraints. As with the other books in this series, this book is geared toward pragmatic application. It's direct and to the point: here's how to connect with your learners, how to empower learning to make the most of e-learning's capability, and how to orchestrate learning events for maximum impact: CEO—connect, empower and orchestrate.
E-Learning Concepts and Techniques - University of Pennsylvania E-Learning Concepts and Techniques is a collaborative e-book project by Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania's Department of Instructional Technology students and guest authors. It was a project-based assignment for the online class, E-Learning Concepts and Techniques Spring 2006 and is dedicated in memory of Justin Bennett (1989-2006). It is also dedicated to those who love to learn as well as to those who inspire that love in others.
Learning Strategies - The MASIE Center
52 Tips on Best Practices for eLearning Development and Implementation How can you develop and deploy eLearning quickly, efficiently, and with positive results? Which eLearning development and implementation methods work best and which methods are unreliable or ineffective? This complimentary eBook features 12 experts offering development and implementation tips on areas including Guidelines and Protocols, Making Tools Work for You, Engaging Your Team, and Reaching (and Teaching) Your Audience.
CU Online Handbook - University of Colorado Denver. Do you currently teach online? Have you thought about teaching online but for some reason haven’t done it yet? Here at CU Online, we believe in the power of online learning. Whether you currently teach online or you are thinking about doing it in the future, we are here to help you sort through this process and we hope that this handbook might help you along the way. The boundaries between traditional face-to-face courses and completely online courses are beginning to blur. Therefore, as we move forward, we all must consider when, how, and why we integrate the tools that we do into our classrooms.
Learning Perspectives - The MASIE Center (2010)
Learning Spaces - An EDUCAUSE e-Book. Space, whether physical or virtual, can have a significant impact on learning. Learning Spaces focuses on how learner expectations influence such spaces, the principles and activities that facilitate learning, and the role of technology from the perspective of those who create learning environments: faculty, learning technologists, librarians, and administrators. Information technology has brought unique capabilities to learning spaces, whether stimulating greater interaction through the use of collaborative tools, videoconferencing with international experts, or opening virtual worlds for exploration. This e-book represents an ongoing exploration as we bring together space, technology, and pedagogy to ensure learner success.
62 Tips on Graphic Design, UI/UX Design, and Visualization for eLearning. Effective eLearning deliverables require more than just text and a few random graphics. Good graphic design, user interface (UI) design, and user experience (UX) design aren’t optional – they’re necessary to ensure maximum l

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