The changing role of the teaching in a personalised learning environment

Just came across this post which explores how the role of the tutor could change in response to an increasingly personalised system of online education:

http://www.teachthought.com/learning/6-possible-roles-for-teachers-in-a-personalized-learning-environment/

Given all the recent debates about MOOCs and their impact on HE it's interesting to consider if and how the age-old practice of teaching might change. Perhaps we will just return to a more Socratic method of personalised instruction?

iPads and mobile learning - ideas for use in the classroom

Use of iPads in educational contexts is increasing exponentially. But hoe are students and tutors making use of this mobile technology: Here are some posts that provide ideas for using iPads and tablets in your teaching:

12 principles of mobile learning  Useful key guiding principles to guide the use of mobile devices in learning 
 
23 ways to use the ipad in the 21st century problem-based learning classroom

25 ways to use the iPad in the classroom

12 characteristics of an iPad-ready classroom

iPads in Art and Design

iPads and Assistive Technology

Interesting blog post exploring the ways in which the iPad can help students with learning difficulties:

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/assistive-technology-one-to-one-andrew-marcinek

10 Ted Talks about creativity

TED have just compiled a list of ten inspirational talks that explore what it means to be creative:
http://blog.ted.com/2012/11/12/10-talks-about-the-beauty-and-difficulty-of-being-creative/

Now if only I could create some time to watch them all..

Good use of Prezi - U.S. election result

Election Results Prezi on Prezi

Social Media 101

Great presentation from Matthew Draycott providing an introduction to Social Media.

Impact of MOOCs on Higher Education

An interesting discussion from the recent TIME conference on the future of Higher Education - this particular clip explores the impact of MOOCs on HE delivery: