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Monthly Archives: October 2011

Oct
31
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Justin Marquis Ph.D.

iPad2 vs Kindle Fire. Which One Has the Educational Advantage?

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

Imagine that you are the go-to person for instructional technology for your college or university, and it has been decided that all students will be required to purchase an e-reader and download their … View More



Oct
28
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The Mad Scientist and Online Learning

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

By Baron Justin VonMarquisenstein Ph.D. There is a great appeal to the creative process, and we all enjoy it in some aspect of our lives. Maybe not as much as Baron Victor Frankenstein, but we can all … View More



Oct
27
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4 Classic Horror Films for Educators

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

Halloween is upon us once again and everyone enjoys a good scary movie. It makes our adrenaline pump so we can feel a little more alive than the daily grind allows for. In a post 9/11 world, however, … View More



Oct
24
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Zombies in the Classroom: An Educational Nightmare!

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

It’s the nightmare again. I’m back in college, in a giant, dimly lit lecture hall. There is a murmur of voices all around me. The teacher doesn’t look right. He’s got a sketch … View More



Oct
21
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The OWS Library: What the Protesters are Reading

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

Taking a step back and examining something as vibrant as the Occupy Wall Street protests is very difficult from a sociological or anthropological standpoint. It is like trying to pick up Jell-O with tweezers … View More



Oct
19
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The Occupation is (Finally) Spreading to Colleges and Universities

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

(OccupyColleges.org) As Occupy Wall Street moves into its second month, the movement is spreading into colleges and universities across the country, culminating in a National Solidarity Teach-in scheduled … View More



Oct
18
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Occupy Wall Street – Make Sure Education is on the Agenda!

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

On Saturday afternoon, while driving through downtown Spokane – as isolated and homogeneous a city as you can imagine – we drove past a small group of Occupy Wall Street protesters. We rolled … View More



Oct
17
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Creating a Game-Based Online Class

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

One of the things that I like the most about the field of instructional design is the opportunity to think about that hard to quantify meta-level where you are teaching someone how to teach someone else … View More



Oct
14
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What Does Game-based Learning Offer Higher Education?

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

As someone interested in learning and video games, one of the most inspirational things I have seen, read, or heard lately, is the TED talk by game designer Jane McGonigal, "Gaming can make a better world … View More



Oct
13
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Justin Marquis Ph.D.

Knocking the Bricks Out of the Wall – Virtually

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

Yesterday’s post outlined the history of education in America and the role that the Industrial Revolution had in shaping the system as it is today. While the industrial model of education is efficient … View More



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