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Ken Bain - What Makes For Excellent Teaching
If you missed the chance to listen to Ken Bain speak last spring, get his book. For those who value not only command of the subject but also creating an environment in the teaching of it, that lights a fire in the minds and hearts of learners, It is a great great read.
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Fall Semester 2008 Review
As I was walking home from the library wednesday night, with my last assignment finished except for proof reading and printing, I began to review in my mind what I learned about myself, the department and the classes I took.
First of all, each day is a great day at USU. I never wanted any day to end, much less the semester. The reading, learning, writing, the occasional lively class room discussions and more importantly, the private discussions with members of our cohort was all wonderful for me.Click here to read more »
Submitted by Mark Weiss on Thu, 12/11/2008 - 6:02pm
Visit to Hill Air Force Base
Our visit to Hill Airforce Base was very much worth the trouble. Of note to me personally was the presentation of the Central Training Office.Click here to read more »
Submitted by Mark Weiss on Wed, 11/26/2008 - 4:25pm
USU Rocks! - COSL Conference 2008
I attended a number of classes on Thursday, as I was the room-dude. I learned something from each one. There were two, however, that were especially good.
Yale University and Online Learning
Funded by the Hewlett Foundation, Yale made some very interesting decisions in producing Open Courseware.
First they felt their strength was not in a particular format but in the teacher themselves and their presentations.Click here to read more »
Submitted by Mark Weiss on Thu, 09/25/2008 - 10:27pm
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