http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sun, 19 May 2013 21:08:49 PDT Sun, 19 May 2013 21:08:49 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=388326 An Articulate presentation that provides an overview of learning theories (behaviourism, cognitivism and constructivism) and pedagogic strategies (ISD, Dick and Carey, Gagne's 9 events of instruction, Problem and Project based Learning). The presentation concludes by listing components of the theories and strategies that teachers might use to guide the design of lesson plans. It is suggested that the presentation might also serve as a review for instructional designers. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=85246 LoLa is an exchange for facilitating the sharing of high-quality learning objects. It contains materials for use across the curriculum. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=82903 This visual shows how a linear syllabus can be converted into a one-page flow chart or course map. It helps instructional designers offer faculty another way to present course material that also exhibits sound instructional design. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=235055 The Teaching and Learning section for content showcases innovation in instructional design through the use of technology. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84447 The connexions site is maintained by Rice University. It contains a significant number of links and is growing regularly. The site offers free content as well as free software for academics at all levels. The materials on this site are available under the Creative Commons Attribution License. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=683494 'Khan Academy allows you to learn almost anything for free.Our iPad app is the best way to view Khan Academy’s complete library of over 3,200 videos.We cover a massive number of topics, including K-12 math, science topics such as biology, chemistry, and physics, and even the humanities with playlists on finance and history. Spend an afternoon brushing up on statistics. Discover how the Krebs cycle works. Learn about the fundamentals of computer science. Prepare for that upcoming SAT. Or, if you’re feeling particularly adventurous, learn how fire stick farming changed the landscape of Australia.Included in our iPad app:- Downloadable videos: take individual videos or entire playlists to watch offline at your own pace- Subtitles: follow along, skip ahead, or go back by navigating through subtitles- Track your progress: Log in with your Khan Academy user account to get credit for watching videos, and see your achievements- Exercises coming soon!It doesn't matter if you are a student, teacher, home-schooler, principal, adult returning to the classroom after 20 years, or a friendly alien just trying to get a leg up in earthly biology; Khan Academy's materials and resources are available to you completely free of charge.'This is a free app http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84632 Imagine a tool that allows you to quickly create desktop widgets that do amazing things...that will run on both Macs and PC's. Now imagine having hundreds of other educators and computer nerds building over a thousand such widgets that you can download and use for free! But first read their cartoon history http://www.konfabulator.com/cartoon/partOne.html to understand why this is important...and then explore some of the 1350 widgets already developed! These range from the purely fun (penguins waddling across your screen), to the utilitarian (onscreen timekeeper for tracking time you spend on projects; lowest gas prices in your area finder ), to the educational (news feeds in Bulgarian; universal keyboard..to type in any language). There are way too many webcams...and such...but the gems you find are worth the search!Note: Konfabulator is java-based. It is free to download and no longer requires a registration. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=363033 This is a meeting place to complete activities and lessons for Key Stage 2, Physical, Social and Health Education (PSHE) and Social Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL) throughout the school year. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=250317 This is a Just-in-Time (JIT) intervention activity to help students whenever they exhibit or indicate that they have a learning or study strategy difficulty. Each performance tip is announced through an image that precedes the tip. Most tips involve learning and study strategies problems although some tips focus on course management, Internet, or computer competency problems that students exhibit in the online course. JIT Performance Tips are inserted in individual emails, global emails, course announcements, Discussion Board forums, and prelections as needed to alert students to problems that they are exhibiting in the online course. They may be freely adopted or adapted for your course. By placing your Performance Tips in a word document, you can then cut and paste one or more whenever needed. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=302721 Wikiversity is a community for the creation of learning activities and development of free learning materials. Students and teachers are invited to join the project as collaborators in teaching, learning, and research. Wikiversity strives to be an open and vibrant community where you can explore and learn about your personal interests. Wikiversity hosts and develops free learning materials for all age groups.