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Connectivism: Connecting with Geroge Siemens Part 1 (Elluminate Recording, Java Archive, .MP4 and .MP3)
(2010-11-23)Discussion of the basic concepts of Connectivism, the context in which the theory emerged and the implications and applications of the theory in teaching. -
Connectivism: Connecting with Geroge Siemens Part 1 (Transcript)
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Contribution of AU's e-Lab initiative to Open Access and OER Development
(2012-10-26)All universities have labs where research and teaching are conducted, where the physical tools of research and teaching are stored, where people get together to talk about their work and their ideas, and where the results ... -
Cost Savings and User Perceptions of OER
(2013-11-05)The high cost of textbooks is of concern not only to college students but also to society as a whole. Open textbooks promise the same educational benefits as traditional textbooks; however, their efficacy remains largely ... -
Create mobile content using a mobile-friendly knowledge management system: The Athabasca University experience
(m-Libraries 2009, 2009)Very few knowledge management systems are mobile-friendly, resulting in limited access to content through mobile devices. Researchers and developers have put good effort into developing a mobile-friendly knowledge management ... -
Creating technology awareness among staff and faculty
(AACE, 2009)Rapid development and innovation of new technologies present many opportunities for improving learning. However, the fast rate of change, required technical aptitude, and available resources are barriers for people to adapt ... -
Designing a mobile device automatic detector to support mobile library systems
(Facet, 2010)Content providers cannot ensure that digital material will be reformatted and accessed by any mobile device correctly due to mobile device limitations. A mobile device automatic detector can provide accurate information ... -
The Digital Reading Room at Athabasca University
(Code4Lib Alberta, 2015)thabasca University Library has used a Digital Reading Room (DRR) to support courses for almost 10 years. While the old version of the DRR remained successful and functional, it was out of date and we embarked on a complete ... -
Digitizing Documents on the Athabasca River Basin
(Athabasca River Basin Research Institute (ARBRI) Day, 2015)The Repository expands upon ARBRI’s existing bibliography by providing accessibility to an extensive body of research and scholarly information relating to the Athabasca River Basin by digitizing materials, such as ... -
Ed.D. Orientation, 2012
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Empowering learners with mobile learning
(ICT2010 Singapore, 2010)Anytime and anywhere learning is here with mobile learning. The use of mobile technologies will allow adult learners to access learning materials and support from anywhere and at anytime. Adult learners work full-time or ... -
File-Naming and Organization Worksheet
(2022-09-17)This is a worksheet designed to assist researchers with file-naming and organization of folders as a part of their data documentation practices. It includes recommendations for developing systematic file-naming conventions. -
File-naming Convention and Folder Organization Readme Template
(2022-09-17)This is a template for a plain text readme file. It is intended as a tool for research data management to describe file-naming conventions and folder organization. The readme should be stored in the top level folder of the ... -
From Gatekeeping to Gate Opening: An Evolving Role for Academic Libraries
(2013-02-26)In the past the academic library has focused its energy on building collections and developing mechanisms to provide access to content. Library services developed around the role of being the gatekeeper to the content, be ... -
From m-library to mobile ESL: Athabasca University as an advocate for mobile learning
(m-Libraries 2007, 2007)Athabasca University (AU) library has taken an active role in advocating mobile learning within the institution and has been developing mobile friendly resources and services to cater to diverse learners since 2004. AU ... -
Fun and Fear in Open Spaces
(2011-10-27)This presentation presents the theory and practice of Open Learning as implemented in Athabasca University’s Beyond the LMS social networking system. The presentation discusses the motivation , design and challenges ... -
GameStop Short
(test2 Publisher, 2021-01-29)Reddit people buying game stock to drive up the price so fat cats can't short. -
Higher Education in Emergencies
(2016-08-30)Outlines contexts and strategies for providing opportunities for people in fragile context to access higher education. -
Information Literacy: Case Studies and Practices
(2010-08-04)Athabasca University Library, Red Deer College Library, and the University of Alberta Libraries have developed and implemented collaborative curriculum-integrated information literacy instruction. Participants will learn ...