Educational Technology Leadership*05-06 > Summary

Project: Educational Technology Leadership*05-06 ?

Affiliation: Eric J. Lindblom PhD, Advanced Study
Starts: 6/1/05 Ends: 2/1/06
Leaders: bravo, elindblom
Keywords: HARVARD UNIVERSITY, ,lindblom, systems thinking, General Systems Theory
Participants: 42 (view all)
Description:

lindblom *** Educational Technology Leadership in Postdoctoral Education using Systems Thinking. Lyceum Omega Productions, Buenos Aires, Argentina*****************

Course Support:

http://podcasting.bravehost.com/

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Student Testimonial:

Karim Shaban Karachi, Pakistan http://www.brainbench.com/transcript.jsp?pid=101352 Biography: One of the world's youngest MCDBA,MCSD,MCSE,MCSA and Sun Certified Java programmer. I am a youth and a keen advocate of bridging the digital divide. This is an excellent project.

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Hint: See Sun Microsystems online for some amazing information. Their Educational Technology is of the best worldwide. E. Lindblom PhD

class assignment: http://mysun.sun.com/portal/dt

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(For a definition of Systems Thinking, click http://www.isss.org )

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The Scientific Method:
1. identify researchable problem
2. derive hypothesis
3. literature review of research
4. develop methodology
5. data collection and analysis
6. analysis
7. falsification
8. results & conclusions
9. interpretation

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Non-Linear:

If you need a Non-linear description of this course peruse the course itself. (Never fear, there is a linear description following this should you prefer.)

This course changes as it goes! Keep in touch for changes.

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How to surf through this course:

1.) The format for this course is highly experimental. (It is counter-intuitive.) It is Experimental Education. The Message Boards are the center of the coursework at present and consist of non-linear entries expanding the knowledge database in delimited areas. The entries are self-producing / self-referencing and can be accessed in any order. Pick one that interests you, read, pick another etc. Dr. Lindblom

2.) Clicking any URL in this course will bring a wealth of interesting information carefully researched by your instructor.

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To get started, some students enjoy an Initial Question.

What is Educational Technology?

Who are the leaders?

See: http://leadership.bravehost.com for assistance in getting started in answering the initial question). Enjoy!!!!!

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Linear Description:

If you need a Linear description of the course:

General Learning Goals: Theory/Pragmatic Learning Goals Research and Analysis in Educational Scholarship.

1.) Theory Learning Goals:

a.)Understanding theoretical perspectives in Educational Technology Leadership.

b.)Understanding and appraisal of scholarly research and education in general, specific and relative areas.

2.) Pragmatic Learning Goals:

a.)Application of theory to education.

b.) Specific cases are welcome. Reflection on application of theory and design methodology in theoretical research and action research including practical investigation of ideas, norms, and change strategies.

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Now, back to the Non-Linear Mode!

Check-out message boards on this course site for a extreme list of leaders in educational technology and what they contribute.

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WIKI Definition:

"Educational technology is the use of technology to improve teaching and learning." http://en.wikipedia.org/ IMPROVEMENT IS THE GOAL, HERE!

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WARNING!!!! h2o generates a lot of email. You may want to create an email address for this course that is not your regular email address. OTHERWISE, YOU SHALL BE FLOODED. CHANGE THAT BY logging-in and go to PROFILE. Make sure the new email address you create is there IN YOUR PROFILE.

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Supporting Course Websites:

Main Support: http://educationaltechnology.bravehost.com

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See also ancillary support websites:

http://TrainOmega.bravehost.com

and

Homepage: http://groups.google.com/group/eLeadership

Group email: eLeadership@googlegroups.com (not checked often)

Yahoo Description: Harvard Eric J. Lindblom PhD This site supports the Harvard course at http://h2o.law.harvard.edu in Educational Technology Leadership.

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News Flash! Check out the latest, cutting edge open source developer's material from http://www.sourceforge.net/geronimo.php ***

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FOR THE VERY LATEST IN CUTTING-EDGE EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY!

Class Assignment:

::::::: http://www.google.com :::::

(HERE ARE CURRENT LEADERS IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY!)

Google for:

1.) Course Work and Sakai at Stanford University

"Overview

CourseWork is Stanford University's course Web site development and distribution system. Using CourseWork, instructors and TAs can set up a course Web site that displays announcements, on-line readings, a dynamic syllabus and schedule, on-line assignments and quizzes, a discussion forum for students, and a grade book. CourseWork is designed both for faculty with little Web experience, who can use CourseWork to develop their Web site quickly, and for expert Web-users, who can use it to organize complex, Web-based materials and link them to Web communication tools." http://aboutcoursework.stanford.edu/

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2.) CARET at The University of Cambridge

An Excellent TEST Example of Educational Technology at work:

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Dr. Lindblom's Student Course Work at The University of Cambridge (CARET):
HISTORY HISTORYPART1PAPER6: British Political and Constitutional History Since 1867 2004/2005

Z_TEST JMDC: John and M. Noelia's Demo Course
Lent 2005
Section: History of Italy in sixteenth-century Venice
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The University of Cambridge uses an educational technology program called Course Work. It has been developed by Stanford University.
* What is Course Work? "CourseWork is Stanford University's course Web site development and distribution system. Using CourseWork, instructors and TAs can set up a course Web site that displays announcements, on-line readings, a dynamic syllabus and schedule, on-line assignments and quizzes, a discussion forum for students, and a grade book. CourseWork is designed both for faculty with little Web experience, who can use CourseWork to develop their Web site quickly, and for expert Web-users, who can use it to organize complex, Web-based materials and link them to Web communication tools."http://aboutcoursework.stanford.edu/overview.html

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3.) http://gvu.unu.edu/about.cfm?pageid=1003

UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY: GLOBAL VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY (NORWAY)

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4.) http://icampus.mit.edu/XTutor/

MIT HAS ALL OF IT'S COURSES ONLINE FOR INSPECTION!

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5.) http://coe.sdsu.edu/eet/

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http://www.google.com

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THIS COURSE HAS A LOT OF SOURCES. Here is background information on sources for your information:

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The Complex System of Course Sources:

This course is being offered in conjuntion with or assistance (directly and/or indirectly) from a number of leading educational technology organizations including:

Institute of Medicine and Advanced Behavioral Technology, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

Lyceum Omega, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice (train.org)

Stanford University Sakai Project, Course Work

University of Cambridge CARET Project

Blackboard.com Learning Systems

Yahoo Groups

http://gforge.org/

http://www.loc.gov/law/guide/argentina.html

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http://www.bbk.ac.uk/tlt/webct/

"WebCT is our CCS supported Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It provides pre-built tools that can be used to deliver materials and activities that supplement existing course units or to create entire online courses. There are currently over 90 courses/units actively using WebCT at Birkbeck, and many more are being developed."

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http://www-icdl.open.ac.uk/

"The literature database contains bibliographic information on over 12,000 books, journal articles, research reports, conference papers, dissertations and other types of literature relating to all aspects of the theory and practice of distance education. One of our information services we have developed is an extensive database of UK courses and programmes taught by distance learning. The database contains over 5,000 learning opportunities from more than 300 providers covering the whole spectrum from secondary to postgraduate, sewing to dentistry." Provided by the Institute of Educational Technology and Library of the Open University

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Check-out message boards on this course site for a more full list of leaders in educational technology.

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