http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sun, 19 May 2013 01:06:12 PDT Sun, 19 May 2013 01:06:12 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=731741 This is a section of a website that supports distance learning. There is some material here that discusses how you use your time. There is also a link to a survey for the student to determine how he uses his time. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=376948 Instructional design in elearning http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=263704 The author believes that many online courses are simply modeled after traditional forms of instruction instead of incorporating a design that takes advantage of the unique capabilities of web-based learning environments. The authors present a conceptual framework that can guide the development of online courses. Specific examples of instructional strategies that fit the framework are described in detail. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=263501 This paper explores key qeustions to consider when planning an online course and provides guidelines for effective instructional practices. The authors suggest that faculty first integrate technologies into face-to-face classes and become familiar with the online teaching environment before taking on the challenge of teaching mostly or totally online. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=316192 AASHE, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, is a member organization of colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada working to create a sustainable future. Includes a resource center with materials on academic programs, operations and campus culture. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=316195 A higher education community in support of Campus Sustainability Day. Sponsored by the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=313982 Free, personal virtual classroom or office for synchronous learning or real-time collaboration with up to 3 participants using interactive features such as two-way audio, interactive whiteboard, VoIP audio, text chat, application sharing, file transfer, synchronized web tour, live webcam, breakout rooms, and more. Sign up and usage is FREE. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=519799 This website explains the Open Learning Initiative (OLI) of Carnegie Mellon. According to the site, "Using intelligent tutoring systems, virtual laboratories, simulations, and frequent opportunities for assessment and feedback, the Open Learning Initiative (OLI) builds courses that are intended to enact instruction - or, more precisely, to enact the kind of dynamic, flexible, and responsive instruction that fosters learning.״״The most powerful feature of web-based instruction is that it allows us to embed assessment into every instructional activity and use the data from those embedded assessments to drive powerful feedback loops for continuous evaluation and improvement. As we deliver the instruction, we use technology to collect real-time interaction level data of all student use. We use this data to create four positive feedback loops. 'Feedback' in this context is the information derived from student activities that is used to influence or modify further performance.״ http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=547004 MERLOT’s Content Builder is a free and open tool for you to create your own website. People have different goals for creating their own web pages and each goal can be better served by a different website design. Students can also use the Content Builder to build their own web pages.Students can reflect on their learning experiences and impact on their lives.This website is meant to show you the different types of designs that MERLOT members have created and these designs can then be models to help you plan the design of your own. The examples we provide are grouped into different categories of user.There are 11 parts to this website including Teaching e-Portfolios, Lesson Plans, Pedagogical Analysis, Learning e-Portfolios, Student Reflections, Online Courses, Tutorials, Presentations, Career e-Portfolios and Community Websites. All can be accessed on the left side navigation.Keep in mind that this entire site was created using the MERLOT Content Builder. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=546625 MERLOT’s Content Builder is a free and open tool for you to create your own website. People have different goals for creating their own web pages and each goal can be better served by a different website design.A teacher or faculty may want to organize their teaching resources, principles about teaching, and any other information that presents their case for what and how they teach. S/he can create a Teaching ePortfolio which describes the range of curriculum and pedagogies they have used in the classroom. The most common use of an e-Portfolio is within colleges of education, as these students are often required to describe their own teaching and learning experiences. However, they are also used my people in a variety of other discipline who have to demonstrate their teaching experiences.This website is meant to show you the different types of designs that MERLOT members have created and these designs can then be models to help you plan the design of your own. The examples we provide are grouped into different categories of user.There are 11 parts to this website including Teaching e-Portfolios, Lesson Plans, Pedagogical Analysis, Learning e-Portfolios, Student Reflections, Online Courses, Tutorials, Presentations, Career e-Portfolios and Community Websites. All can be accessed on the left side navigation. Keep in mind that this entire site was created using the MERLOT Content Builder.