http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sun, 26 May 2013 02:24:10 PDT Sun, 26 May 2013 02:24:10 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=237104 This index represents a compilation of activities to help instructors plan their online and hybrid courses. A complete description of each activity is given along with examples. Common educational uses of each activity are discussed as well as common educational objectives. Furthermore, teaching strategies for the given activity are provided. This index is primarily directed towards the use of these activities in senior high school and higher education. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=243974 An excellent overview of the benefits to using podcasting in the classroom. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=250566 This video is featured in the Next Vista For Learning video collection, free 1-5 minute clips you can also download. In a short 3 minutes it introduces the very basics of Japanese Buddhism and Shinto. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=243840 An excellent introductory article on teaching with technology for beginners. Includes useful examples backed up by research and practice: chunking instructional sessions, web quests, case studies, problem based learning, and small group activities. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=237103 This web site will step you through how teaching online requires many of the same skills and techniques instructors use in traditional classes, but also the differences. It provides  many strategies to promote communication online which help ensure student participation and achieve maximum effectiveness in online discussions. They are divided into general and specific recommendations. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=324104 This video clip describes growing efforts at Idaho State University, Institute of Rural Health, for constructing an emergency preparedness training environment using Linden Lab's Secondlife. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=86247 The JISC funded Click and Go Video project aimed to provide academic and support staff with the resources and information necessary to evaluate and choose the most appropriate technology and pedagogy to use with their students. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=346930 Studycasts are designed to support the academic work taking place in Harrison High School classrooms. These Studycasts can include unit summaries, test reviews, and other academic support materials. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=236096 This web site sets out an overview of a systems approach to the integration of learning technology (LT) into courses, modules or units of study. The framework draws on the systems analysis and design (SA&D) methodologies that are widely used and discussed in relation to the design and implementation of computerised information systems (see for example Lucas, 1994 and O'Brien, 1994). It is also informed by a systems approach to instructional design (see for example Gagné, Briggs & Wagner, 1988) and reflects elements of Laurillard's (1993) model of learning in higher education. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=316832 Presentation of Web 2.0 for Educators interested in language learning and emerging technologies.