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Seminar Archive Creating Engaging Online Learning Activities: Aug 1-15, 2015

Creating Engaging Online Learning Activities: Aug 1-15, 2015

Facilitator: Sylvia Riessner Sylvia Riessner

Description:

​There are endless ideas for engaging learners online. However, turning those ideas into activities that can be implemented smoothly is a challenge. There are many details to consider, and ...

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Bringing the OERu strategic pieces together: 4-8 August, 2014

Bringing the OERu strategic pieces together: 4-8 August, 2014

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Facilitator: Wayne Mackintosh Wayne Mackintosh

The OERu is an international innovation partnership of like-minded institutions using courses based solely on OER to provide more affordable access to tertiary education with pathways to achieve ...

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Qualitative Online Interviews: 1 - 16 May, 2014

Qualitative Online Interviews: 1-16 May, 2014

Facilitator: Janet SalmonsJanet Salmons

Description

Qualitative Online Interviewswill be released May 13 from Sage Publications and your favourite bookseller. Join author Janet Salmons for a interactive, multi-platform online world book launch and seminar. ...

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Footprints of Emergence: Nov 18-29, 2013

Footprints of Emergence: Nov 18-29, 2013

Facilitators: Roy Williams Roy WilliamsJenny MacknessJenny Mackness and Simone GumtauSimone Gumtau

footprints of emergence

Description
This seminar is an exploration and discussion of how learning does (or does not) take place in complex learning environments, such as open online courses, and how this interacts ...

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OERu: Developing an Agenda Together Sept 18 - Oct 2, 2013

OERu: Developing an Agenda Together Sept 18 - Oct 2, 2013

Facilitators: Irwin Devries Irwin Devries Wayne Mackintosh Wayne Mackintosh Brian Lamb Brian Lamb

Schedule

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Digital Badges - Dec 1-15, 2012

Digital Badges - Dec 1-15, 2012

Facilitator: Peter Rawsthorne Peter Rawsthorne

Description

During this two-week seminar we will explore digital badges from concept through to implementation. The seminar will focus on the possible pedagogies and technology required for implementing digital badges. We will also...

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Open Education Remixathon: Oct 12-18, 2012

Open Education Remixathon: Oct 12-18, 2012

Facilitators: Paul StaceyPaul Stacey, Scott LeslieScott Leslie, Sylvia CurrieSylvia Currie

Virtual Kick-Off: SCoPE Blackboard Collaborate | 12 October | recording | slides

UPDATE: People were too busy attending conference sessions or jamming on the conference cruise to do much work on ...

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Reflections and Next Steps: Oct 1-5, 2012

Reflections and Next Steps: Oct 1-5, 2012

Facilitator: Sylvia Currie

This is an annual gathering for SCoPE members to reflect and plan for the future.

  • What have you liked about SCoPE? 
  • What would you change? 
  • What are your ideas for future activities?

Note: This seminar was originally ...

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Revisiting the Community of Inquiry Framework: July 9-22, 2012

Revisiting the Community of Inquiry Framework: July 9-22, 2012

Facilitators: Cindy Xin Cindy Xin and Sarah Haavind Sarah Haavind

Since its original publication, Garrison, Anderson and Archer’s (2000) “Critical Inquiry in A Text-based Environment: Computer Conferencing in Higher Education” has inspired a great many ...

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Campus-Based Educational Development: May 15-31, 2012

Campus-Based Educational Development: May 15-31, 2012

Facilitator: Nancy RandallNancy Randall

This 3-part series presents a study completed in British Columbia and aims to engage faculty, educational developers, and administrators in conversations about educational structures and practices for professional ...

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Engaging Students in Inquiry Learning: April 2-20, 2012

Neil Smith was unable to join us when this seminar was originally scheduled, but we carried on anyway! Now we're back, one year later to pick up where we left off. 

Engaging Students in Inquiry Learning

Facilitator: Neil SmithNeil Smith
The focus of this Art of Teaching seminar will be Engaging Students in ...

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Cases in Online Interview Research: Feb 20 - Mar 3, 2012

Cases in Online Interview Research: February 20 - March 3, 2012
Facilitator: Janet Salmons

Book Cover ImageCases in Online Interview Research is a companion book to Online Interviews in Real Time, the topic of a 2010 Reading Group seminar.

In preparation for this book and seminar, Janet Salmons extends the ...

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Writing an e-book about e-books for fun and no profit: Feb 1-14, 2012

Writing an e-book about e-books for fun and no profit: February 1 - 14, 2012
Facilitator:Richard Schwier Richard Schwier 
Curators / Researchers: Hilda Anggraeni and Diana Chan

Web Conference facilitator: Scott Leslie
Web Conference moderator
Randy LaBonte

I'm no expert, but I've written a few books and most ...

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Use of Video in Education: Jan 11-24, 2012

Use of Video in Education: January 11-24, 2012
Facilitator: Amy SeversonAmy Severson

As video gets easier to record and publish, it’s valuable to step back and ask ourselves a few questions:

  • Why use video? What purpose does it serve, and what problems does it solve in the online classroom?
  • How much video...
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A Framework for Academic Volunteers International: Dec 5-16, 2011

A Framework for Academic Volunteers International: Dec 5-16, 2011
Facilitators: Vasi DonchevaVasi Doncheva and Wayne Mackintosh Wayne Mackintosh

This seminar builds on earlier discussions:

During A Framework for Academic Volunteers ...

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Designing OERu Credentials: Aug 29-Sept 13, 2011

Designing OERu Credentials: Aug 29 - Sept 13, 2011
Facilitators: Paul StaceyPaul Stacey and Wayne MackintoshWayne Mackintosh

As a follow on to the February, 2011 Open Educational Resource University discussion, this 2-week Designing OERu Credentials seminar explores the design of credentials using OER as a new model of post ...

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Automating Instructional Design: June 6-24, 2011
Automating Instructional Design: : June 6-24, 2011
Facilitator
: Bill Thimmesch

The purpose of this seminar is to share, learn, and discuss strategies and current projects in the area of automating the instructional design process. With the explosion of web 2.0, rapid e-learning design, online ...
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Online Conferences: Pro-D for a Networked Era: April 11-22, 2011
Online Conferences: Professional Development for a Networked Era: April Online Conferences book cover11-22, 2011
Facilitators: Lynn AndersonLynn Anderson & Terry AndersonTerry Anderson

"Online conferences offer an effective alternative that is economical, environmentally friendly and convenient. These factors position online professional conferences as...
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OER university: Feb 16-Mar 2, 2011

OER university: Feb 16-Mar 2, 2011Open Planning Meeting poster
Facilitator: Paul StaceyPaul Stacey

The first week of this seminar, leading up to an 8-hour meeting at Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand (streamed), is intended to generate discussion and input on the context, problem, concept, partners, and objectives of an OER university. ...

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Motivation and Adult Learning Online: Dec 1-17, 2010
Motivation and Adult Learning Online: Dec 1-17, 2010
Facilitator: Firat SarsarFirat Sarsar
What motivates adult learners in online learning environments? What are the barriers? How do we measure motivation? Motivation is both complex and multidimensional and there is a lot to explore during this seminar. We ...
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Blogging in Professional Networks: Nov 8-26, 2010
Blogging in Professional Networks: Nov 8-26, 2010

Facilitator: Glenn GroulxGlenn Groulx

This seminar will cover blogging strategies for participating effectively within professional networks. Topics will include strategies for gathering information from various online sources, organizing these sources ...
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Educational Uses of iPads: October 18-29, 2010
Educational Uses of iPads: October 18-29, 2010
Facilitator: Brent LeeBrent Lee
Web Conference Moderator: Gina BennettGina Bennett
In lecture halls and libraries, on the bus or at the beach, what makes the iPad a good fit for teaching and learning? This 2-week discussion will be combined with a one-hour sessions in the ...
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Humanizing the Online Experience 2: Sept 13-30, 2010
Humanizing the Online Experience Part 2: Sept 13-30, 2010
Facilitator:Jesai JayhmesJesai Jayhmes
During Part 1 of the Humanizing the Online Experience series we explored a variety of synchronous communication platforms and strategies for making real-time sessions engaging and interactive. We also tried our ...
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Reflections and Next Steps: August 23-31, 2010
Reflections and Next Steps: August 23-31, 2010

Facilitator: Sylvia Currie

This is an annual gathering for SCoPE members to reflect and plan for the future.

  • What have you liked about SCoPE?
  • What would you change?
  • What are your ideas for future activities?
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Shared Thinking: June 23-July 2, 2010
Shared Thinking: June 23-July 2, 2010
Facilitator: Nicholas BowskillNicholas Bowskill
How can we make group thinking visible? What is the value for learning, reflection, and community participation? During this 10-day seminar we will be introduced to the research and development work on the Shared Thinking project...
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ePortfolios: May 31-June 13, 2010
ePortfolios: May 31 - June 13, 2010
Facilitators: Cathering PaulCatherine Paul and Roselynn VerwoordRoselynn Verwoord
Web Conference Moderator:Deb CarterDeb Carter

"An ePortfolio is an online collection of your work that you choose to represent your skills and interests to diverse audiences." University of British Columbia

During this ...
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Culturally Diverse Learners: April 12 - 30, 2010

Culturally Diverse Learners: April 12 - 30, 2010
Facilitator(s): Emma BourassaEmma Bourassa and Kyra GarsonKyra Garson

During this seminar we will be sharing and discussing a video series developed at Thompson Rivers University. These filmed scenarios aim to address the needs of educators and students to enhance ...

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Tools for Collaborating Online: March 1-19, 2010
Tools for Collaborating Online: March 1-19, 2010
Facilitator
:Emma Duke-WilliamsEmma Duke-Williams

Collaboration is a term that is used quite loosely. What do we mean when we say we are collaborating? Why do we collaborate? What are the key characteristics that differentiate collaboration from cooperation and ...
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Pimp Your Post: February 12 - 19, 2010
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Pimp Your Post -- Jazzing up Introductory Posts in Online Courses: February 12 - 19, 2010

Seminar Facilitator: Gina Bennett
Gina Bennett
Live Session Facilitator:Tracy RobertsTracy Roberts

Research and experience shows that a strong start toward building community can do wonders for learning and engagement in your online ...
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Guiding the E-Researcher: January 18-29, 2010

Guiding the E-Researcher: January 18-29, 2010
Facilitator: Janet SalmonsJanet Salmons

We are accustomed to live social interaction on the Internet. Text or chat have become a part of everyday culture. We use video calls to stay in touch with distant friends and family members, attend online meetings or ...

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The World is Open: December 21, 2009
The World is Open: December 21, 2009
Curtis BonkCurt Bonk
When: December 21, 2009 at 14:00 PST | your time zone
Elluminate Recording

World is Open book coverWe welcome Curt Bonk from Indiana University for this live discussion about his new book: The World is Open: How Web Technology is Revolutionizing Education. Information about ...
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Digital Identity: December 1-18, 2009
Digital Identity: December 1-18, 2009
Facilitators: Trish RosseelTrish Rosseel & Cindy UnderhillCindy Underhill

From Wikipedia: Digital identity refers to the aspect of digital technology that is concerned with the mediation of people's experience of their own identity and the identity of other people and things.

How do you ...
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Re-Thinking E-Learning Research: November 9-27, 2009
Re-Thinking E-Learning Research: November 9 - 27, 2009
Facilitator: Norm FriesenNorm Friesen

e-learning research book coverDuring this seminar we will look closely at e-learning research. What is it? Where are we? What is the case for narrative methods in e-learning research? How can methodologies associated with critical theory ...
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The Art of Teaching: Oct 19 - Nov 6, 2009

The Art of Teaching: October 19-November 6, 2009

Facilitators: Neil SmithNeil Smith, Nancy RandallNancy Randall, and Andrew MarchandAndrew Marchand

Each week of this 3-week seminar will be launched with an Art of Teaching Art of Teaching video and live discussion in Elluminate. You can access the Elluminate room up to 30 minutes in advance of the ...

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Reflections and Next Steps Oct 7-16, 2009
Reflections and Next Steps Oct 7-16, 2009

Faciliator: Sylvia Currie

This seminar is our annual reflection on past SCoPE activities and an opportunity to brainstorm ideas for the future.
  • What have you liked about SCoPE?
  • What would you change?
  • What are your ideas for future activities?
Quick view of ...
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Collaborative Projects on WikiEducator: August 10-28, 2009
Collaborative Projects on WikiEducator: August 10-28, 2009
Facilitators: Nellie DeutschNellie Deutsch and Gladys GahonaGladys Gahona

Gladys Gahona and Nellie Deutsch have been collaborating online at WikiEducator, an international community dedicated to the design, development, and delivery of free content for learning. In ...
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Exploring Networks of Communities: July 6-24, 2009

Exploring Networks of Communities: July 6-24, 2009
Facilitators: Diego Ernesto Leal FonsecaDiego Leal & John SmithJohn Smith

When does it make sense to have a network of communities? How do you go about supporting a network of communities? These are questions many of us are grappling with and we are finding there are many issues and ...

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Humanizing the Online Experience: May 25-June 7, 2009
Humanizing the Online Experience: May 25-June 7, 2009
Facilitator
: Jesai JayhmesJesai Jayhmes

How do you come across in the online classroom? What are some strategies for making real-time sessions engaging and interactive? Jesai combines his background in acting, teaching, voice coaching, and video production...
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Evaluation Practices for Informal/Self-Paced Adult Learning: April 13-May 1, 2009
Evaluation Practices for Informal/Self-Paced Adult Learning: April 13-May 1, 2009
Facilitators: Caren LevineCaren Levine and William OwenWilliam Owen

Informal learning is a key part of our personal development. It is also becoming a larger part of our working lives. But in an era of increasing accountability, we begin to...
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Developing a National Framework of Teaching Expectations: March 2-22, 2009
Developing a National Framework of Teaching Expectations in Higher Education: March 2-22, 2009

Facilitators: Gary HuntGary Hunt and Vivian NealVivian Neal
Wiki Minder: Alice MacphersonAlice Macpherson
Gary is part of a collaborative team developing a national plan which could provide for accreditation of teacher training programmes ...
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Open Educational Resources: January 19 - February 8, 2009
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Open Educational Resources: January 19 - February 8, 2009
Facilitator: Scott LeslieScott Leslie
The availability of Open Educational Resources is increasing almost daily. High quality learning materials from reputable institutions are available in many disciplines for both instructors to reuse or student ...
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Learning on the Edge: Exploring Our Boundaries: Nov 10-30, 2008
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Learning on the Edge: Exploring Our Boundaries: Nov 10-30, 2008
Facilitator: Laura ProctorLaura Proctor

Learning on the Edge: exploring our boundaries is the theme for the ETUG Fall 2008 Workshop held at Vancouver Island University, November 6 & 7. This seminar will pick up from discussions at the "live" ...
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Managing Multimembership in Social Networks: Oct 27-Nov 9, 2008
Managing Multimembership in Social Networks: Oct 27-Nov 9, 2008
Facilitators
: Bronwyn StuckeyBronwyn StuckeyJeffrey KeeferJeffrey KeeferSue WolffSue WolffSylvia CurrieSylvia Currie

How do you track and keep up with blog conversations? How do you manage your time as you engage in social networks? What are our limits as we integrate social learning ...
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Building a Virtual Museum on the History of EdTech: October 1-21, 2008

Building a Virtual Museum on the History of Educational Technology: October 1-21, 2008
Facilitator:Richard SchwierRichard Schwier

The idea for this seminar topic emerged from a simple tweet: " i'm thinking we need an online museum on the history of educational technology George Siemens: 01:54 PM July 24, 2008".

So...

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SCoPE: Next Steps: September 17-26, 2008
SCoPE: Next Steps: September 17-26, 2008
Facilitator: Sylvia CurrieSylvia Currie
Description:
SCoPE is 3 years old! It's time for a reflection on past SCoPE activities and to generate some ideas for the future. Join in this seminar for a discussions about SCoPE.
  • What have you liked about SCoPE?
  • What would you ...
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Developing a Professional Development Collaboratory: August 18-31, 2008

Developing a Professional Development Collaboratory: August 18-31, 2008

Facilitator: Nancy Randall
Professional development opportunities for educational professionals abound but it can be a challenge for individuals to organize and manage the information. Many institutions have an open invitation ...

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R2D2 - Empowering Online Learning: July 21 - August 3, 2008
R2D2Facilitators:
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The next book for our Professional Reading Group series is Empowering Online Learning: 100+ Activities for Reading, Reflecting, Displaying, and Doing by Curt Bonk and Ke Zhang. This SCoPE seminar marks the launch of this book.

Some places to purchase the book ...
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Viral Professional Development: June 2 - 22, 2008
SCoPE Seminar: Viral Professional Development June 2-22, 2008

Facilitators: Heather RossHeather Ross and Jennifer JonesJennifer Jones
Description: Professional development is often accomplished through careful planning and implementation of strategic learning initiatives including formal training and workshops. Informal ...
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Social Media - Benefits for Researchers: May 7 - 18, 2008

Social Media - Benefits for Researchers: May 7 - 18, 2008
Facilitator: Ignatia de WaardIgnatia de Waard
Description: Social media provides opportunities to socialize, read, write, collaborate, aggregate, create, synthesize, track... How do we use social media for conducting research? What are our new research ...

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Rethinking Teaching in the Sciences: April 7-27, 2008
ETUG logoRethinking Teaching in the Sciences: April 7-27, 2008
This seminar is organized in collaboration with the British Columbia Educational Technology Users Group

Facilitator: Gina BennnettGina Bennett
Description: This seminar is the first in a "rethinking teaching" series. New techniques and new technologies ...
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First Nations Pedagogy for Online Learning: March 3-31, 2008
First Nations Pedagogy: March 3-31, 2008

Facilitator: June KaminskiJune Kaminski
Description:
Many campuses and support units have special programs in place to ensure success of Aboriginal learners, recognizing that a supportive environment will contribute to a positive educational experience. However, online ...
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Teaching and Learning Centres Revisited: February 18-24, 2008
Teaching and Learning Centres Revisited: February 18-24, 2008
Facilitators: Vivian NealVivian Neal and Alice CassidyAlice Cassidy
Live Session Moderator: Amy SeversonAmy Severson
Description: In the summer of 2007, we took part in an international dialogue (through visits and a seminar here in SCoPE) about the range of programs and ...
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Key Competencies for Second Life Moderators: February 7 - 16, 2008
Key Competencies for Second Life Moderators: February 7 - 16, 2008

Facilitator: Gilly SalmonGilly Salmon

Description:
Many educators are familiar with Salmon's 5 stage model for e-moderating. How should this model be revised for Second Life moderators? Gilly invites all SCoPE members to join her in a 10-day ...
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Intellectual Property: January 9 -29, 2008
ETUG logoIntellectual Property: January 9 -29, 2008
This seminar is organized in collaboration with the British Columbia Educational Technology Users Group.

Facilitator: Dan McGuireDan McGuire
Description: The questions related to intellectual property are endless, and the answers can be unclear. Who owns online ...
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Collaborate Online: December 5 - 16, 2007
Collaborate Online

Facilitator: Janet SalmonsJanet Salmons

Description: What is collaboration? We'll define it as: "an interactive process that engages two or more participants who work together to achieve outcomes they could not accomplish independently." Collaborative advantage refers to the synergistic ...

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Social Media in Education: November 12 - December 2, 2007

Social Media in Education
Facilitators:Tia Carr WilliamsTia Carr WilliamsIan MacLeodIan MacLeodTherese WeelTherese Weel
Live Session Presenters:Jason ToalJason ToalBrian LambBrian Lamb
Live Session Moderators: Paul StaceyPaul StaceySandy HirtzSandy Hirtz

Description:
What are the implications for educators and learners as they move towards greater use of social media? In this ...

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eLearning in Developing Countries: October 2-22, 2007
Facilitators:

Nellie DeutschNellie Deutsch and 
Nalin AbeysekeraNalin Abeysekera

Description:

What are some of the challenges developing countries face in implementing elearning programs? How can we work together to overcome barriers? What are the success stories? Join us for this 3-week seminar to better understand the ...
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Active Learning Strategies for Online Learning: September 10 - 30, 2007
Active Learning Strategies for Online Learning


Facilitator:
Deirdre Bonnycastle  Deirdre Bonnycastle
Active Learning means finding ways for students to engage in interacting with course content. The discussion beginning Sept. 10th will explore how online instructors can implement active learning strategies to ...
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SCoPE Next Steps: August 20 - September 2, 2007
SCoPE Next Steps
Facilitator
:
Sylvia Currie  Sylvia Currie
Description: SCoPE is almost 2 years old! It's time for a reflection on past SCoPE activities and to generate some ideas for the future. Join in this 2-week seminar for a discussions about SCoPE.
  • What have you liked about SCoPE?
  • What would you ...
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Teaching and Learning Centres: June 25-July 6, 2007
Teaching and Learning Centres
Facilitator: Vivian NealVivian Neal
Description: This seminar combined reports and reflections via Vivian's blog on her journey to Universities of Sussex, Dundee and Strathclyde with other stories from the field. Participants shared ideas about the compliment of services in ...
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Personal Learning Environments June 4-24, 2007
Personal Learning Environments
Facilitators
Derek ChirnsideDerek Chirnside and 
Derek WenmothDerek Wenmoth
Description: A personal learning environment refers to the tools and processes that enable us to take greater control over our learning experiences. How does this change the way we teach and learn? Join us for this ...
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Supporting and Advancing Online Dialogue: May 7-27, 2007
Supporting and Advancing Online Dialogue
Facilitator
Cindy XinCindy Xin
Description: In this three-week seminar, we will reflect on the nature, characteristics, and practices of online dialogue. How is online dialogue different from or the same as face-to-face dialogue? What are the particular challenges...
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Serious Games and Virtual Worlds: April 4-24, 2007
Serious Games and Virtual Worlds
Facilitators
Therese WeelTherese Weel and 
Tia Carr WilliamsTia Carr Williams
Description: This 3-week seminar will be a combination of exploration and reflection on serious games and virtual worlds. The first week will focus on serious games, and the second on virtual worlds. Our final ...
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Learning the Art of Online Facilitation: March 1-21, 2007
Learning the Art of Online Facilitation
Facilitator: Nick NoakesNick Noakes
Description: How do we learn to facilitate online? During this 3 week seminar participants will be encouraged to bring their own stories about individuals, courses, workshops, communities, resources, (and mistakes! blush) that have made a...
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Blogging to Enhance Learning Experiences: February 12-25, 2007
Blogging to Enhance Learning Experiences
Facilitator
Michael GriffithMichael Griffith
Description: How are you using blogs to enhance learning experiences? Blogging is becoming a familiar activity in our daily lives, and many educators are integrating blogs into their teaching practices. This seminar is an ...
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Knowing Knowledge: January 10 - 30, 2007
Knowing Knowledge
Facilitator
George SiemensGeorge Siemens
Description: This seminar discussion will launch SCoPE's Professional Reading Group Series. The book, Knowing Knowledge, is an exploration of knowledge - what it is, how it is changing, and what it means to our organizations and society. For ...
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SCoPE Seminar: Accessibility of eLearning: December 4 - 17, 2006
Accessibility of eLearning
Facilitators: Catherine FichtenCatherine Fichten and Jennison AsuncionJennison Asuncion
Description: For the past three years, the Adaptech Research Network has been investigating the accessibility of eLearning (e.g., PowerPoint in the classroom, online tests) to Canadian college and university students...
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The Use of Open Source and Free Software in Education: November 6-26, 2006
The Use of Open Source and Free Software in Education
Facilitator
Heather RossHeather Ross
Description: The amount of open-source and other free applications continues to grow even as school budgets continue to shrink. Join us in a seminar on the educational uses of these applications. The discussion will ...
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The Educational Value of Podcasting: October 4-22, 2006
The Educational Value of Podcasting
Facilitator:
Richard SmithRichard Smith
Description: We're hearing a lot about how to create podcasts, how to subscribe to podcasts, and how convenient it is for students to have access to podcasts. But what are the educational value and implications of introducing ...
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SCoPE Seminar: Informal Learning: May 15 - June 4, 2006
Informal Learning

Facilitators: 
Sarah HaavindSarah Haavind and
Nancy WhiteNancy White
Description: Courses and formal learning approaches certainly have their place. However, how close are we to recognizing and understanding the potential of informal learning? How do we create opportunities for informal learning?...
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Designing and Sustaining Virtual Communities for Teachers: June 15-July 7, 2006
Designing and Sustaining Virtual Communities for Teachers
Facilitator:
Therese LaferriereThérèse Laferrière
Description: The possibilities and realities of creating virtual communities to the service of teacher professional development have been explored for the past twenty years. In the light of expansive ...
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Enhancing the Classroom through Learning Communities: April 24-May 10, 2006

SCoPE Seminar: Enhancing and Extending the Classroom through Learning Communities
Facilitator: Stephanie ChuStephanie Chu
Description: Fostering student learning communities sounds like something we should be doing, want to be doing, and in some cases, have been doing. But what does a learning community ...
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Talking the Walk: Narratives of OLC: March 22-April 02, 2006

Talking the Walk: Narratives of Online Learner Collaboration
Facilitator
Paul BeaufaitPaul Beaufait
Description: On threads to extend from the Stories & Reflections connection (below), I, an Eagerfoot, want to elicit short stories of online learner collaboration. I invite you to share your best tales, ...

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The Role of Online Communities in Developing the SoTL: February 17 - March 5, 2006
The Role of Online Communities in Developing the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Facilitator

Liz WallaceLiz Wallace
Description: We are familiar with the idea that scholarly activities revolve around research disciplines: science, literature, mathematics, social sciences and so on. But what do we ...
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SCoPE: Panda Walks Into a Bar: January 17-February 5, 2006
Panda Walks Into a Bar...
Facilitator
Sandra McKenzieSandra McKenzie
Description: Ah humour! Where would we be without it? Everybody loves a slapstick pratfall, a clever joke, an apt pun, or a witty rejoinder. We all remember the teacher who finally got through to us by making us laugh. Humour is a global ...
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SCoPE: WebCT & Blackboard Merger: November 21-December 4, 2005
WebCT & Blackboard Merger: Implications and Moving Forward
Facilitator

Elizabeth WallaceElizabeth Wallace
Description: What will happen when the two superpowers of proprietary learning management systems join forces? Whether it's a merge or a buyout or a hostile takeover, the implications are huge for ...
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SCoPE: The Dance of the Instructional Designer: October 31 - November 20, 2005
The Dance of the Instructional Designer
Facilitator
Vivian NealVivian Neal
Description: Instructional design can variously be described as a process, a science, an art, or as a relationship. Instructional designers approach their work in many different ways, and we modify these approaches to suit each ...
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SCoPE: Next Steps: August 8 - September 2, 2005
SCoPE: Next Steps
Facilitator:
Sylvia CurrieSylvia Currie
Description: This seminar will bring together members who wish to share their ideas about the next steps for SCoPE.
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