Best of Blended

Lance Ford. Training... a word that strikes terror into the hearts and minds of professionals from every occupation. The continued evolution of the internet brings us so many tools and so much information, that many times we are overwhelmed. In this episode, we'll discuss interactive training methods that assist in the adoption and integration of technology tools in an education setting.


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Remote Videoconferencing with NASA: Taking it to the Field

Greg Pitzer of NASA. As videoconferencing technology evolves, the ability to connect from a variety of locations increases, opening areas for educational exploration by students. Teachers working with NASA scientists have connected with their students from remote locations such as Atacama Desert, Mojave Desert, and Yellowstone National Park.

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Mashup or Crashup? The Intersection of Real-time Learning Tools with Learning Management Systems

Alan Greenberg of Wainhouse Research - Many LMS platforms support external 3rd-party real time teaching capabilities now, and the integration and build up of these tools is proceeding at a rapid pace. Why is this mashup taking place, which tools make sense and which are extraneous, and how are vendors and service providers positioned to support distance educators.

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Online Secure Testing: The Missing Link in Distance Education

Pam Cabalka of Kryterion - Distance Education programs often avoid proctored exams, favoring other forms of assessment, because secure online testing has not been a reality. Now, new technologies including online proctoring via WebCams, keystroke recognition for student authentication etc. are being piloted in real Distance Education programs.


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