The eLearning Guild has now released 62 Tips on Graphic Design, UI/UX Design, and Visualization for eLearning - the companion eBook to the upcoming online forum on this topic (to be held online on the 23-24 of August). The eBook is free to download and contains tips provided by the forum presenters (of which I am one, so let bias be noted ;).
Monday, 30 July 2012
eBook on graphic design for eLearning
Posted on 17:35 by Unknown
The eLearning Guild has now released 62 Tips on Graphic Design, UI/UX Design, and Visualization for eLearning - the companion eBook to the upcoming online forum on this topic (to be held online on the 23-24 of August). The eBook is free to download and contains tips provided by the forum presenters (of which I am one, so let bias be noted ;).
Research on innovative learning interfaces
Posted on 17:26 by Unknown
I was delighted to come across Incaa Designs, a non-profit organisation that "researches, designs and evaluates the impact of innovative educational interfaces." "Interested in ensuring that educational technologies improve the learning opportunities and lives of all people" they publish on the use of a variety of technologies for different types of learning. I was especially inspired by their
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
The world is your controller
Posted on 19:46 by Unknown
Ever fantasized about dumping your keyboard and controlling your computer with play dough or fresh fruit? Well maybe not yet, but MIT Media Lab is making nerd-dreams come true with the soon to be released "Makey Makey". It's a freakishly cool device that allows you to plug nearly anything that can conduct even small amounts of electricity (ie. potato) into your computer and use it as a
Sunday, 8 July 2012
Experts call for more "Learning experience design"
Posted on 23:29 by Unknown
Janet Kolodner at ICLS 2012
I was ecstatic in the audience of Pierre Dillenbourg's talk at last week's International Conference of the Learning Sciences when he made an open call for more work to be done on HCI for Education. Later, in an interactive poster session of innovative learning technology, ISLS society founder Janet Kolodner echoed agreement for this need, appropriately recasting it
Tuesday, 3 July 2012
Design for a wiser world
Posted on 17:52 by Unknown
Rich learning experiences can help us grow in wisdom as well as in knowledge and capacity. While many are wringing their hands at the perceived negative effects of technology, Positive Computing opens the door to a future in which human-centred design evolves to a kind of humanity-centred design. The Interactions feature article "Positive Computing: Technology for a wiser world" explores both a
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Book: Designing for Learning Environments of the Future
Posted on 17:12 by Unknown
The book of essays Designing for Learning Environments of the Future (edited by Jacobson and Reimann) is now freely available for reading online. The book contains chapters by leaders in the field of the Learning Sciences and deals with topics like learning in virtual worlds, net-based teams, knowledge communities and inquiry-based learning.
Sunday, 6 May 2012
Workshop / conference on educational interfaces
Posted on 22:52 by Unknown
The third annual Workshop on Educational Interfaces, Software and technology, associated with CHI 2012, aims to combine "the pedagogical expertise of the cooperative learning, and learning sciences communities with the technical creativity of the CHI, UIST and interactive surface communities."
Held May 5-6, You may have just missed it this year, but the papers are now online, and keep your eye
Held May 5-6, You may have just missed it this year, but the papers are now online, and keep your eye
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