http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sat, 18 May 2013 03:03:33 PDT Sat, 18 May 2013 03:03:33 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=80688 An online tutorial that suggests ways faculty can use PowerPoint as a medium to support active learning. The tutorial includes sections on active lecturing, active learning strategies and their delivery via PowerPoint, creating and using effective handouts, using PowerPoint to play in-class games, and using PowerPoint for formative assessment. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=288646 A 3-minute video on Google Docs showing how to create and share documents, spreadsheets and presentations online. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=280655 This 2-minute video is for people who wonder why social networking sites are so popular. They propose that one reason is because they help to solve a real world problem. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=290244 The Common Craft Show is a series of short explanatory videos on current topics of interest related to instructional technology. Titles include: Blogs in Plain English, Wikis in Plain English, Social Networking in Plain English, Social Bookmarking in Plain English, Online Photo Sharing in Plain English, and RSS in Plain English. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=78669 A PowerPoint session designed to assist faculty in the development of online course assignments using MERLOT learning objects. The presenters will share a process for designing and evaluating assignments incorporating the MERLOT evaluation standards. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=689969 ״From NPR: perspectives on great teachers, the science of learning, classroom dynamics and more. The best of Morning Edition, All Things Considered and other award-winning NPR programs.״״Each episode features three to five NPR stories from the past week that deal with the worlds of K12 or higher education. Usually running 15 to 20 minutes, this podcast is a great way to keep up on interesting trends in these arenas. Not every story is a winner, but most are timely, interesting, and/or important.״ http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77014 What is your philosophy of teaching? What adjustments will you have to make online? http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=565931 The Jigsaw Method is a cooperative learning strategy in which groups of students become experts in different subjects, then teach other students what theyve learned. The strategy enhances learning, retention, and engagement. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=565915 Guy Kawasaki shares effective PowerPoint presentation advice based on the 10-20-30 rule with clear tips on the appropriate number of slides (10), number of minutes (20) and font size (30). http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=620714 True to its title, this material presents ways Google Plus can be used in higher education. The material is presented in a Google Doc. An overview of the available tools is followed by specific suggestions for 3 groups of people: Faculty, Students, Administrators.