http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sat, 25 May 2013 14:14:48 PDT Sat, 25 May 2013 14:14:48 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=385396 Helps students understand the elements of a citation, regardless of format. Includes interactive elements, where students must "click" the right answer to move forward with the module. 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=312037 Wikispaces lets you create simple web pages that groups, friends, and families can edit together. Feel free to look around, make a new space, get help, or contact us if you have any questions. A series of brief tours on how to get the most out of Wikispaces is on the site. If you are a K-12 teacher, you can get the set and request that the ads be removed. 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=417290 The purpose of the Library Instruction Case Wiki (LICW) is to promote and facilitate the application of case method teaching in library and information literacy instruction. Teaching with cases is a problem-based approach to active learning. It is widespread in legal, business, and medical fields, and has been shown to increase both learning and enthusiasm in students. By making cases we have developed for instruction available on this site we hope more librarians will be encouraged to experiment with the case method, develop their own cases, and deposit them for the use of others. Featured in The Journal of Academic Librarianship (link). http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=338558 This module is designed to help students understand a) why we cite b) where to look on their sources to find the information they need for their citations 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=346740 Shows how to put a citation together in MLA format and covers both the format used through 2008 and the new format starting in January 2009. It is also a sequel to The Citation Puzzle, included previously in Merlot. 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=655492 BBC Learning Schools: Contains over 9,000 K-12 (Primary & Secondary) Educational clips from its BBC Learning Zone Class Programmes ready to play in your classroom. An excellent Educational Portal to free Online classes and other materials and resources for educators, students, and adults.