Since I do try to share here is the list of questions for Wiley’s 7150 course: The Definition Debate Should only things that are digital be counted as learning objects, or should a variety of other things be included, like people, places, and events? How important is the potential reusability of material in determining whether…
Month: November 2005
I have changed
Once upon a time I thought that computers would be the ones to organize information, assemble it into instruction and present it in a customized format to a learner. It is a cool dream. Years ago, while I was still in that mode, I took a learning objects course from David Wiley. It was one…
Social changes at Amazon
There are some interesting changes happening at Amazon. Pick a product and look close. You will see two new features. One is the addition of tags. You can now add a tag to a product. As you do you will be prompted with tags that others have used. After you tag it, you can click…
The coolest new toy is bubbles
Here is an article about an eleven year quest to develop colored bubbles. Tim Kehoe, the inventor, is inspiring with his perserverance. The science is cool. I have got to get some Zubbles.
Some interesting a somewhat risky physics
The other David Wiley has some really interesting physics experiments that I would not try at home.
Something to drink with your holiday meals
I am not sure how many years Jones soda has been doing this, but for a limited time during the holiday season you can get a variety of drinks. Brussels Sprout with Prosciutto, Cranberry Sauce, Turkey & Gravy, Wild Herb Stuffing, and Pumpkin Pie are all included in their national pack. There is a regional…
1984 (The commercial)
This is a great history of one of the most famous comericals in history -1984.
Learning is more about assembling raw materials than about objects
I have been pondering Wiley’s ideas concerning learning objects and context. In the mean time I have also been reading some of Dumbing Us Down by John Gatto. In order for learning object to be reused some effort must be made to remove the context from learning objects. Gatto’s criticizis the move to remove learning…