http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sat, 18 May 2013 21:54:58 PDT Sat, 18 May 2013 21:54:58 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=403026 Bill Klien, Professor of English (University of Missouri St. Louis), discusses his experience of creating a learning studio. This case story is part of the MERLOT ELIXR Initiative that hosts more than 70 discipline-specific multimedia stories. These digital stories for faculty development can provide real-life experiences of exemplary teaching strategies and the process of implementing them. These digital case stories can be used freely in faculty development programs and also accessed by individual instructors. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=407359 Writing Professor, Jacqui Sadashige (University of Pennsylvania), discusses her experience of using video projects in her Critical Writing course. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=318329 "Broadcast Composition" is a case study discussion of Steven D. Krause's evolving use of audio files, podcasts, and screencasts for an advanced writing course at Eastern Michigan University. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=316829 "Broadcast Composition"is a case study discussion of Steve Krause's evolving use of audio files, podcasts, and screencasts for an advanced writing course at Eastern Michigan University. Here's what's here:Defining Terms: What's the difference between an audio file and a podcast? And why does this matter?The situation: A description of the course "Writing, Style, and Technology," and the challenges of teaching the course online.Recording and uploading audio: How to do it and some examples from my course.Results: A discussion of a small survey I conducted with past students about the role of audio files in "Writing, Style, and Technology."Podcasting"on the cheap" and beyond: How to set up a podcast with an RSS feed, how I have published podcasts for "Writing, Style, and Technology," and an introduction to more advanced options.What I've learned and where I'm going: Lessons for the future http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=540874 This site is part of the MERLOT-ELXIR project. According to the site, "Students explore argumentative forms to address topics in film such as representation of the body, racial politics, in the media, and changes in gender roles. Video projects add a collaborative component and invite students to think critically about how other forms of communication mirror language and writing. In reflective essays, students explore how mqashup video project creation refines skills in research and editing.״There is an accompanying videos that illustrate the Course Vision, Student Reflections and Student Work and Reference Materials. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=348113 English faculty member Chingling Wo (Sonoma State University) discusses her experience applying the principles of Universal Design for Learning to her English course. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=349308 Technical & Professional Writing faculty member Neil Lindeman (San Francisco State University) discusses his experience applying the principles of Universal Design for Learning to his Writing Professional Promotions course.