Archive for the 'Old Research Links' Category

Aug

Research Links : Education

4- Towards a Fusion of Formal and Informal Learning Environments: the Impact of the Read/Write Web | Richard Hall | De Montfort University, UK | PDF | Last accessed July29th

Summery:

An analysis on formal and informal education in the new age of technology and how the new web2 tools have empowered students to access information through informal exploration so they can take control over their learning process as it best suits them and become more engaged with the subjects of their interests.

www.ejel.org/issue/download.html?idArticle=81

5- Moodle vs. Blackboard: A Comparative Analysis of Learning Management Systems | Cantrell, Hare, Randle | Last accessed July29th

Summery:

An in-depth analysis and comparison between Blackboard and Moodle Learning Management Systems which are the most dominant LMS and e-tool in the United States.
This is a great essay as it covers the different issues both positive and negative with these two dominant educational platforms.

http://web.nmsu.edu/~jillhare/portfolio/myportfolio/Moodle%20vs%20Blackboard.pdf

6-TED: Ideas worth spreading | Last accessed Aug 05

Summery:

A none profit website that includes topics on social, cultural and political that is current and as it is worded on their website is ‘ Worth spreading’.

I am interested in Open Source Education and found this website particularly engaging and interesting as it talks about many current topics such as global warming, none violence and more.

http://www.ted.com/themes/listening_to_teachers.html

7- Sakai | Last accessed July28th

Summery:

Educational software that helps in the process of research, teaching and collaboration on different projects. I am just researching other educational websites that offer innovative ideas and this one was part of a research on the available online educational tools.

http://www.sakaiproject.org/

8- Aplia | Last accessed July 28th

Summery:

An online educational platform that help enhance student learning process through in online classes that include visualization tools and simulations along side with lesson plans. More online research to find innovative educational tools for eLearning.

http://www.aplia.com/company/

9- Moodle | Last accessed July 28th

Summery:

Research to find innovative educational tools for eLearning.An online educational eLearning platform that help student learners access information through open source community which can be good, but also could cause some technical challenges since there is no moderator.

http://moodle.org/

10- Apple’s iBooks and iBooks Author | Last accessed July 28th

Summery:

More online research to find innovative educational tools for eLearning. An online educational tools that lets the user create and publish books online.

http://www.apple.com/ibooks-author/

12-Scorm Cloud | Last accessed July 28th

Summery:

An alternative eLearning platform to LMs. The database allows the eLearning educators to put their course content someone on the ” Cloud”, similar to Google Docs and SCORM Cloud lets you deliver it wherever you want, and update the content as needed. You can also use Scorm Cloud with some great apps such as wordPress, Drupal and Google apps. According to eLearning weekly, is also cheaper to use than Blackboard.

http://scorm.com/scorm-solved/scorm-cloud-pricing/

13- Interaction Design | Last accessed July 30th

Summery:

An in-depth analysis of the characteristics of interaction design through the step by step break down and explanations on the five major characteristics of the process.

http://www.interaction-design.org/encyclopedia/interaction_design.html

14- Semiotics | Last accessed July 26th

Summery:

An in-depth analysis of the characteristics of Semiotics covering the historical progress and advantages and disadvantages of using them, and how we they could be used effectively.

http://www.interaction-design.org/encyclopedia/semiotics_and_human-computer_interaction.html

15- Skeuomorphic Design | Last accessed July28th

Summery:

Analysis of the characteristics of semiotics and looking at advantages and disadvantages of using them in websites.

http://medialoot.com/blog/skeuomorphic-design/

ABC Nightline – IDEO Shopping Cart | Last accessed July 29th

Summery:

Night line video on the Fourth Order Design and The EDEO shopping cart project where talents from different disciplines collaborate on a re-design project. This was a very inspiring video as it is my goal to eventually create an online hub for talented artist to collaborate on creative projects. (Thank you Artie!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M66ZU2PCIcM

Research Links & Resources from Professor leong

http://www.interaction-design.org/encyclopedia/

http://www.academia.edu/

http://research.google.com/

http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/

http://queue.acm.org/detail.cfm?id=1805128

http://queue.acm.org/detail.cfm?id=2146416

MLA style bibliographies and citations

http://www.bibme.org/

http://www.easybib.com/

Mockup Tools

http://www.balsamiq.com/products/mockups

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/09/01/35-excellent-wireframing-resources/

Tags: Education, eLearning, photography

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Jul

Research Links Based on Revised Thesis Statement: Education

New Research July 29th

Themes Listening to Teachers

Summery:

A none profit website that includes topics on social, cultural and political that is current and as it is worded on their website is ‘ Worth spreading’.

I am interested in Open Source Education and found this website particularly engaging and interesting as it talks about many current topics such as global warming, none violence and more.

TED: Ideas worth spreading

http://www.ted.com/themes/listening_to_teachers.html

Scorm Cloud

Summery:

http://scorm.com/scorm-solved/scorm-cloud-pricing/

Golan Levin

http://www.flong.com/

Golan Levin and Collaborators
Essays and Statements

http://www.flong.com/texts/essays/thesis_proposal/

10- Web Course Design With Topic – Case Driven Methdology | PDF

http://www.mit.jyu.fi/OPE/kurssit/VYO0262/Hiltunen.pdf

Inspirational Readings While Researching

1- Good Video Games and Good Learning | James Paul Gee | PDF

http://www.academiccolab.org/resources/documents/Good_Learning.pdf

2- Open Education | Website

https://openeducationalresources.pbworks.com/w/page/24836860/What%20are%20Open%20Educational%20Resources

3- A Theory of Computer Semiotics: Semiotic Approaches to Construction and Assessment of Computer Systems | P.B. Anderson | PDF

http://acl.ldc.upenn.edu/J/J92/J92-4011.pdf

4- Macintosh Human Interface Guidelines | PDF

http://interface.free.fr/Archives/Apple_HIGuidelines.pdf

5- Windows 8 Metro UI: A Bold New Face for Windows | Website

http://www.pcworld.com/article/251340/windows_8_metro_ui_a_bold_new_face_for_windows.html

6- Using learning environments as a metaphor for educational change | Martin J, Eppler | PDF

http://nogoodreason.typepad.co.uk/no_good_reason/2009/09/using-learning-environments-as-a-metaphor-for-educational-change.html

7- Abstract Thoughts? The Body Takes Them Literally | By Natalie Angier | New York Times Article

8- Creating Effective Visual Metaphors | Vicki S. Williams

Tags: Education, metaphors

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Jul

Links and research for thesis Topic + Artist Influence Paper

Additional Links Added Sunday July 22th

Great tutorial and blog resources

1- Smashing Magazine – Website Last Accessed July 21- 12

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/

2- Net Tuts – Website Last Accessed July 21- 12

http://net.tutsplus.com/

3-Web Design Tuts – Website Last Accessed July 21- 12

http://webdesign.tutsplus.com/

4- Layer Magazine – Website Last Accessed July 21- 12

http://layersmagazine.com/

5- Adobe TV – Website Last Accessed July 21- 12

http://tv.adobe.com/

6- Abduzeedo – Website Last Accessed July 21- 12

http://abduzeedo.com/

Great Educational Resource

7-Voice Thread – Website Last Accessed July 21- 12

http://voicethread.com/

jQuery Libraries

Tiny Circle slider – Website Last Accessed July 21- 12

http://www.baijs.nl/tinycircleslider/

3D Flipping Circle – Website Last Accessed July 21- 12

http://tympanus.net/codrops/2012/07/20/3d-flipping-circle-with-css3-and-jquery/

3D rotator – Website Last Accessed July 21- 12

http://www.uize.com/examples/3d-rotation-viewer.html?tour=all

Additional Links Added Friday July 20th

Thesaurus. ( I really like the interface design)

http://www.visualthesaurus.com/

Khan Academy

http://www.khanacademy.org/

Mobile Devices in Teaching and Learning

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEFXZomXs-o&feature=player_embedded

Smashing Magazine

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/

PROTOTYPE TOOL

http://www.axure.com/

One of the things that has influenced me in every facet of my life is the concept of transparency. ( honesty which I like better )

I am sure no one is going to argue that much of the news is biased depending on which sponsors are paying more. With that being said, I would like to share where I go to find the news that I think is more accurate. Some may not agree and I can respect that. But I will argue that at least on these news programs, the hosts usually invite people of all walks of life and parties to participate in whatever the hot topic of the day is, while being open and transparent about their own ideologies.

News inspirations – I check the first 5 links Every day :
Last Accessed July 14th 2012

Online News

Politi facts

http://www.politifact.com/

Huffington Post

http://www.huffingtonpost.com

BBC News

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world/

CNN

http://www.cnn.com/

NPR

http://www.npr.org/

They had a great program yesterday. Did you know that veterans don’t like Red Cross? It goes back to the WWII when the US government asked the Red Cross to charge soldiers money for donuts when fighting on the front line in Europe…but that is only half of the story. You can listen to the other half by clicking on the link below:

http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2012/07/13/156723516/episode-386-the-cost-of-free-doughnuts

TELEVISION

I watch the news shows listed below on weekly basis. I like the fact that even though the hosts are liberal, they are not afraid to question and highlight un ethical and corrupt behavior from either party. Right now they are on break.

The Daily Show With Jon Stwart

http://www.thedailyshow.com/

Colbert Report

http://www.colbertnation.com/

Bill Maher

http://www.billmaher.com/

BACK TO THE COMPUTER…..

Interface inspirations – Accessed July 12th 2012

http://www.luisnieto.com/

Interface inspirations – Accessed June 01 2012

http://www.mini.jp/event_campaign/big-point/

Design Inspirations : Website accessed 06-01-12

http://jasonsantamaria.com/

Design Inspirations : Website accessed 07-12-12

http://mmminimal.com/

Website accessed 07-12-12

http://www.level2d.com/home.html

Natural healing : Health and Well being Website

Human Body Map Interface Design

( research on possible new topic)

websites accessed 08-15-12

I am looking into creating a human body map interface design in health and well being . Below are the research that I have done on this topic that is still in the exploration phase.

http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html

http://health.yahoo.net/human-body-maps/

http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/bodymaps-3d-human-body-online/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/factfiles/organs_anatomy.shtml

https://www.biodigitalhuman.com/home/