Concerns with Free Web 2.0 Tools 12 Replies

As we're reading this book, discussing the tools many of which are free, there is a common discussion that comes up when I talk with educators about using Web 2.0 tools.  Will it be around in a…Continue

Started by Randy. Last reply by Rita Oates May 26, 2010.

Final Thoughts and Impressions of The World is Open

Hi Everyone,I realize we're all busy, lots going on for the end of the semester, but I want to wrap up our book discussion on a high note.  We have an online meeting scheduled with Dr. Bonk on…Continue

Started by Randy May 22, 2010.

Chapter 11: Learning at Your Service

I am just beginning to learn Mandarin Chinese, so I found chapter 11 Of Curtis J. Bonk's book  The World is Open, fascinatingin that it…Continue

Started by Maryanne Burgos May 16, 2010.

U Learning and Mobile Technologies

It’s clear that mobile learning has moved from the outliers of delivery methods to center stage.  I’m looking at how to incorporate mobile technologies in my traditional and online courses.  Many…Continue

Started by Randy May 10, 2010.

Chapter 5: MIT in Every Home 7 Replies

One valuable feature of putting courses online and allowing free access that Bonk mentions  is the feedback that instructors can receive.  If the course creates suchfeedback, it could serve as a sort…Continue

Started by Maryanne Burgos. Last reply by John Garrett Apr 19, 2010.

Chapter 3 and Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) 16 Replies

Free!  Everyone’s favorite word when shopping (or maybe that’s just the male perspective on shopping…that is if I have to go!)  I enjoyed reading this chapter since I’m really into the idea of…Continue

Started by Randy. Last reply by Dodie Ainslie Apr 6, 2010.

How do Teachers Learn all these Tools?!? 45 Replies

John Garrett responded to the Initial Thoughts thread and brought up a point to discuss around learning how to use all these tools in education. It brought up an idea I've been thinking about when…Continue

Started by Randy. Last reply by Curt Bonk Apr 2, 2010.

Chapter 2: To Search and To Scan 15 Replies

A phrase that I liked in this chapter was "fingertip knowledge" which refers to knowing where to find answers.  Bonk points out that as finding answers becomes easier and easier memorizing lists is…Continue

Started by Maryanne Burgos. Last reply by John Garrett Mar 4, 2010.

Chapter 3: E-Demand Around the Globe 2 Replies

As an online teacher, I found the information on the start and development of both public and private online schools fascinating.  Bonk mentions that online courses are particularly suited for…Continue

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Started by Maryanne Burgos. Last reply by Maryanne Burgos Feb 15, 2010.

Prequel and Postscript to The World Is Open 2 Replies

As I considered whether to participate in a book study on this book, my concern was how much it would apply to my work with technology in education as I'm involved with young learners PreK-12.…Continue

Started by Suzanne Stillwell. Last reply by Susan Marie Hart Feb 14, 2010.