Skip to: Navigation | Content | Sidebar | Footer

Online Universities
Follow on Twitter
Follow @OU_com
  • Contact
  • About
  • Blog
  • FAQs
  • Articles
    • For Educators
    • For Students
  • Home

Monthly Archives: December 2011

Dec
29
2
Justin Marquis Ph.D.

Looking at Connectivism as a New Learning Theory

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

What better time to explore something new than the start of a New Year. Since beginning this blog in July I have come across the concept of Connectivism several times. Despite having been around since … View More



Dec
27
Post comment
Justin Marquis Ph.D.

Rudolph – A Parable of Diversity in Education?

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

The story of Rudolph is full of misfit characters – individuals that do not seem to belong with their peer groups for one reason or another – Yukon Cornelius the loner prospector, the strange … View More



Dec
20
4

50 Fabulous Twitter Feeds for Photography Students

Getting connected on Twitter is a great way to spread your name and learn from others. View More



Dec
19
10

15 Scientific Facts About Creativity

The mysterious questions about creativity and its origins have led to a lot of research but few solid answers. View More



Dec
18
2

10 Lessons American Schools Can Learn from China

The Chinese are simply outperforming the rest of the world, and it has little to do with natural ability or even luck. View More



Dec
16
Post comment
Justin Marquis Ph.D.

It’s a Wonderful Education – Part 2

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

Yesterday’s post was a rather bleak fictionalization of what the world might be like if there were no education, or particularly no public education – A bleak industrial wasteland, constant … View More



Dec
14
Post comment

15 Fascinating TED Talks for Physics Students

No matter the principles that capture your physics-minded imagination, there is probably a corresponding TED Talk. View More



Dec
14
2
Justin Marquis Ph.D.

It’s a Wonderful Education –Part 1

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

Introduction The 1942 Frank Capra holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life, starring Jimmy Stuart and Donna Reed, presents a vision of what the world would be like without the main character, George … View More



Dec
13
Post comment
Justin Marquis Ph.D.

Overcoming Resistance to Digital Pedagogy

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

Let me begin this discussion of digital pedagogy with a brief story about my own real-life encounter with institutional resistance to creating a class based entirely on digital media production. About … View More



Dec
12
5

60 Inspiring Examples of Twitter in the Classroom

Teachers around the world have found innovative ways to use Twitter as a teaching tool. View More



Post navigation

Older posts

Articles

For Students
  • Introduction to Online Learning: Are You Ready to Be an Online Learner? Introduction to Online Learning: Are You Ready to Be an Online Learner?
  • College, Accreditation, and You
  • The Economics of Your Education
  • Technology Literacy I: Lessons for the Online Student
  • The Psychology of Time Management
  • Communication 101: How to Make a Well-Thought-Out Point Online
  • The Practice of Participation in an Online Course
  • Understanding Privacy as a 21st Century Student

View all articles For Students →

For Educators
  • The Art of Online Instruction The Art of Online Instruction
  • Intro to Online Course Design
  • Tech Literacy II: Skills for the Online Instructor
  • Communication 102: Creating a Community from Behind a Computer Screen
  • A Survey of Employment Trends for Online Educators
  • Investigating the Online Student Body
  • Understanding Academic Integrity
  • Independent Study: Staying Current in Your Field

View all articles For Educators →


Archives

  • May 2012
  • April 2012
  • March 2012
  • February 2012
  • January 2012
  • December 2011
  • November 2011
  • October 2011
  • September 2011
  • August 2011
  • July 2011
  • June 2011
FAQ Videos
  • Are online universities legitimate?
  • How can I check if an online university is accredited?
  • What kind of degree programs are available online?
  • How are online universities accredited?
  • What should I know before enrolling in an online university?
  • Are online degrees respected in the job market?
  • How can I find the best online school for me?
  • How do online classes work?
  • How do online universities differ from traditional universities?
  • How much do online universities cost?

View all FAQ videos

Blog
  • Can Free Online Education Be Both Successful and Beneficial?
  • 15 Secrets of the Most Successful Self-Learners
  • How to “Flip this Lesson” Using YouTube and TED Ed
  • Will Education For All Create a Caste System?
  • 21 Skills We Need the Most in a 21st Century Economy
  • How “Flip This Lesson” by TED Ed Could Help Teachers More
  • The State of the Internet
  • edX: Making Education Better, Stronger, and Faster Than It Was Before
  • The 10 Poorest High Schools in the U.S.

View all blog posts

©2012 Online Universities

  • Home
  • Articles
  • FAQs
  • Blog
  • About
  • Contact