VOLUME FOUR:
DIGITAL LEARNING
CONTENTS Introduction............................................................................................ 2 Part 1: A Context for Digital Learning ........................................................ 4 Web 2.0 Tools: Choose Carefully, Use Wisely....................................... 4 Aggregated Content Approach to Course Development............ 7 Separating Fact From Fiction in the Digital Information Age....... 9 Part 2: Connecting and Communicating...................................................... 11 Digital Media in the Classroom: A Movie is Worth 10,000 Words................................................................11 Capture the Power, Get to the Point......................................................... 14 Leverage Social Media for Better Learning............................................ 16 Opening a Backchannel to Classroom Engagement......................... 19 Part 3: Digital Assignments and Assessments .......................................... 22
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Overcome Uncertainty, Embrace the Technology.............................. 22
Todd Money, Editor
Make a Movie ... and Be the Star.................................................................. 23
Stephanie L. McFerrin, Graphic Artist
Help Students Share their Stories, One Second at a Time........... 25
Tracy L. Skipper, Assistant Director for Publications
Go Virtual to Achieve Learning Outcomes............................................ 27 Pecha Kucha: Every Second Counts........................................................... 29 References ..................................................................................................................... 32
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