Saturday, November 11, 2006
Welcome to our Blog, set up for discussions about innovation in the Kentucky Community and Technical Colleges (KCTCS) primarily in the area of eLearning.KCTCS is proud to be engaged in a bold LEAP forward to take eLearning to the next level, that is, to engage the next generation as well as all generations in higher education in ways that are meaningful to their life experiences and encourages their enrollment and achievement in college.The community and technical colleges of Kentucky have a robust program in online courses, certificate and degree programs, and currently have 56,000 enrollments in either totally online courses or web enhanced courses. Colleges are vigorously pursuing best practices in faculty and course development, and excellent teaching practices online. Additionally, the colleges are poised to offer the latest in simulation and 3D applications to enhance learning.This blog is offered as an opportunity for faculty, staff and students of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System to share their opinions, research, news, ideas about what it means to take eLearning to the Next Level.We hope to hear from you soon!
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One of the most effective ways to move forward quickly is by establishing strong partnerships with other innovative institutions. For example, Jefferson has two strong partners, Sullivan University and Jefferson County Public Schools, in the eLearning business. One obvious benefit is the ability to move students in a more seamless way from high school to PHD. But, if you have an open and trusting relationship, one where partners are not concerned with competition or keeping count of who gets more than who, then you can work together in an environment of cooperation, collaboration and friendship that raises the water level for everyone, most importantly, our students and clients. KCTCS college are leading innovation in Kentucky and the world. We have a lot to share. But, we also have a lot to learn. Let;s draw back the curtain with our partners and remember that the market is huge and there is more than enough for everyone.
I am a firm believer that the way in which we deliver education must change to meet the needs of all learners. I believe we must modularize our offerings, which should use multiple modes of learning. These modes of learning should include the use of video and audio delivery as well as the web, IM, conferencing platforms and other emerging communication tools. To reach these goals we must provide the educators the tools and the professional development required to be successful. The use of realistic simulations will enhance the learning.
We must work to insure that all learners have the connectivity to learn equally in all parts of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
I agree the learning between institutions must be seamless and non-duplicated. Contextual based learning is a must to insure that the content can be related to the learner for all levels of applications.
My focus has recently been on the technology and you can view my blog on technology at http://vincedinoto.blogspot.com. The most recent posting links to a presentation that I was a co-presenter at the National Science Foundation ATE conference.
You will enjoy this, and it is most informative – first click “late night learning . . . “
http://www.uvsc.edu/disted/cheat
It's an excellent example of "playing to learn."
Just to temper the discussion to a lower altitude perhaps: the leap to the next level may require a firmer footing at the current level. There is the matter of the quality of education and the concept of the educated individual, and there can yet be no mature argument that this mysticism can achieve that in the way that traditional practices most assuredly and demonstrably can. Saying something does not make it so, and things do not disappear when the eyes are closed. Perhaps we are in danger of being carried away by things that go beep.
Afterthought: or is the motivation more contemptibly venal? That should stir it up a little.
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