#IOLchat Archive
#IOLchat meets Wednesdays at 12PM ET to discuss trends and issues in online education.
Wednesday December 21, 2016
12:00 PM EST
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:01 PM EST
Welcome to
#IOLchat
? Who is joining in today?
#onlinelearning
#onlineteaching
jshamsy
Dec 21 @ 12:07 PM EST
sometimes it becomes a very day at a time struggle doesn't it? :-)
#iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:08 PM EST
Absolutely. From both teaching and learning sides. :)
#iolchat
In reply to @jshamsy
clowningar
Dec 21 @ 12:09 PM EST
MOOC dev joining
#iolchat
from Houston TX
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:09 PM EST
Hi Michael! Great to have you here. :)
#iolchat
In reply to @clowningar
TSUGlobalCampus
Dec 21 @ 12:09 PM EST
we're here for
#iolchat
!
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:09 PM EST
Q1 coming up! ...
#iolchat
clowningar
Dec 21 @ 12:10 PM EST
pleasure
#iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:10 PM EST
Hello! Thanks for joining in. :) Hope all is well in Texas this week.
#iolchat
In reply to @TSUGlobalCampus
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:11 PM EST
Q1) What were your favorite education and technology topics of 2016? (In
#IOLchat
and elsewhere)
clowningar
Dec 21 @ 12:11 PM EST
working on dbase of mystery teaching around the world have 3k Ts now
https://t.co/EaqGvDQxEV
#iolchat
MrsMurat
Dec 21 @ 12:12 PM EST
#digcit
Ss learned about Haters and Trolls!
https://t.co/nj9C7msUdJ
#iolchat
#ipadchat
jshamsy
Dec 21 @ 12:12 PM EST
I think I am starting to really hone in on this user experience buzz word - my new fav topic
#iolchat
TSUGlobalCampus
Dec 21 @ 12:13 PM EST
A1. 2016 has been a big year in state authorization of distance education
#iolchat
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:13 PM EST
Amazing numbers!
#iolchat
In reply to @clowningar
clowningar
Dec 21 @ 12:13 PM EST
A1 working around creative spaces & mobile education. Dev curriculum to fit the PBL
#iolchat
clowningar
Dec 21 @ 12:13 PM EST
have been working on this one for 2 wks,, boring but someone should do it
#iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:14 PM EST
"User experience" is a great topic - it' encompasses so much, and makes or breaks the online learning environment
#iolchat
In reply to @jshamsy
jshamsy
Dec 21 @ 12:14 PM EST
a worthy cause indeed!
#iolchat
In reply to @clowningar
clowningar
Dec 21 @ 12:15 PM EST
timezones have always been a problem to match Classroom subject & levels w/ timezones?
#iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:15 PM EST
Do you think this will continue in 2017? Or are we "there"?
#iolchat
In reply to @TSUGlobalCampus
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:15 PM EST
Mobile is a huge topic - and one I think will get bigger in the coming year. :)
#iolchat
In reply to @clowningar
clowningar
Dec 21 @ 12:17 PM EST
maybe talking 2 innovative prof @ TexA&M starting 2017 perhaps a grant to dev courses for his dept
#iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd, @TSUGlobalCampus
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:19 PM EST
#IOLchat
MrsMurat
Dec 21 @ 12:12 PM EST
#digcit
Ss learned about Haters and Trolls!
https://t.co/nj9C7msUdJ
#iolchat
#ipadchat
clowningar
Dec 21 @ 12:20 PM EST
talking educ to tide pools, Museum's, Creative spaces for experiential learning
#iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
jshamsy
Dec 21 @ 12:20 PM EST
that is a great point-- online lrng needs to be flexible .. to a point
#iolchat
In reply to @clowningar, @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:21 PM EST
Definitely like the idea of taking students and conversations beyond the course platform for some activities.
#iolchat
In reply to @jshamsy, @clowningar
TSUGlobalCampus
Dec 21 @ 12:22 PM EST
unfortunately I don't think we're "there" yet. There will likely be many regulatory changes ahead
#iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:23 PM EST
Q2) What topics would you like to see more of next year in
#IOLchat
? Where, how can this conversation help inform your work?
clowningar
Dec 21 @ 12:23 PM EST
A1 I see Ss using French etc at local biz's w/
https://t.co/EKdBfZZVCX
project, Ss earning badges 4 using what they learn in class
#iolchat
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:24 PM EST
A lot of interest in learning badges, esp. work skill areas - the idea of documenting language learning is intriguing
#iolchat
In reply to @clowningar
clowningar
Dec 21 @ 12:25 PM EST
A2 more clarity in
#Edtech
area w/all the app's gets confusing for Ts what should I use in my class? Thx to
@EdSurge
for helping
#iolchat
In reply to @EdSurge
clowningar
Dec 21 @ 12:26 PM EST
I see 3rd Ss ordering meals in Spanish etc, for family getting badge and family gets 10% off order
#iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:27 PM EST
Big fan of
@EdSurge
! And agree clarity in tech selection is something we probably all would like to see.
#iolchat
In reply to @clowningar, @EdSurge
clowningar
Dec 21 @ 12:28 PM EST
won a chromebook that I'm using right now at their events
#iolchat
:)
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd, @EdSurge
jshamsy
Dec 21 @ 12:30 PM EST
wow.. congrats!! :-)
#iolchat
In reply to @clowningar, @CenterOnlineEd, @EdSurge
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:31 PM EST
Q3) Thx for participating in
#IOLchat
this year! What other Twitter chats do you recommend? (edu, other topics – all suggestions welcome)
clowningar
Dec 21 @ 12:33 PM EST
A3 seems i have dev good interaction with rural chats w/ many twt follows etc
https://t.co/OP5BmEJiIe
#iolchat
jshamsy
Dec 21 @ 12:35 PM EST
thank you for being such a great host 😊
#iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:36 PM EST
Awww..thanks, Jennifer! :) It's been a pleasure. Looking forward to seeing what 2017 brings.
#iolchat
In reply to @jshamsy
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:36 PM EST
#IOLchat
recommendations .....
jshamsy
Dec 21 @ 12:32 PM EST
I have been in lrnchat several times - a good chat there
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
jshamsy
Dec 21 @ 12:38 PM EST
A2) I always like best practice information.. new ideas .. things I haven't thought abt
#iolchat
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:38 PM EST
I also suggest
#DLNchat
Distance Learning Network at EdSurge - monthly convo on relevant topics.
#iolchat
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:39 PM EST
I think that is one of the biggest benefits of Twitter chats - hearing what (how, when...) others are doing in online ed
#iolchat
In reply to @jshamsy
clowningar
Dec 21 @ 12:40 PM EST
#DLNchat
not listed on
https://t.co/OP5BmEJiIe
what gives :(
#iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:42 PM EST
#IOLchat
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:41 PM EST
I think it's pretty new. May not have been added yet.
In reply to @clowningar
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:43 PM EST
Q4) What are the best times/days to fit a Twitter chat into your schedule?
#iolchat
clowningar
Dec 21 @ 12:43 PM EST
don't like "online"=> in your bdroom, library, etc or "distance" prefer "mobile" taking ed w/ you
#iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd, @jshamsy
jshamsy
Dec 21 @ 12:45 PM EST
interesting comments abt terminology ... these words are often used together but don't mean sams thing
#iolchat
In reply to @clowningar, @CenterOnlineEd
clowningar
Dec 21 @ 12:45 PM EST
A4 I'm open to time or date
#iolchat
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:45 PM EST
Interesting! And I agree in many ways. We're moving into a need for new terminology
#IOLchat
In reply to @clowningar, @jshamsy
jshamsy
Dec 21 @ 12:46 PM EST
Agreed - I have an irregular skd so it will always be hit or miss
#iolchat
clowningar
Dec 21 @ 12:46 PM EST
"cloud" computing was used to get people out of a headspace, the cloud ext at begin of internet
#iolchat
In reply to @jshamsy, @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:48 PM EST
Last Q coming up ... help us plan for 2017 ... :)
#iolchat
clowningar
Dec 21 @ 12:49 PM EST
I see Ts giving assignments in the community to go with lessons for Ss to use what they are learning
#iolchat
In reply to @jshamsy, @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:50 PM EST
Q5) Would you be interested in other ways to interact with the
#IOLchat
group? e.g., landing page, online community, email reminders...
jshamsy
Dec 21 @ 12:51 PM EST
absolutely! Online community is always great!!
#iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
clowningar
Dec 21 @ 12:51 PM EST
A5 implementation of idea's shared with twt chats would be nice or resource listing on staticsite might be helpful
#iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
clowningar
Dec 21 @ 12:54 PM EST
A5 Have Edtech course in LMS using all the Edu resources in a lesson format
https://t.co/K54swzvYvQ
#iolchat
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:54 PM EST
@clowningar
These are great ideas!!!
#iolchat
In reply to @jshamsy, @clowningar
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:57 PM EST
We are nearing the end of the chat hour …
#iolchat
clowningar
Dec 21 @ 12:57 PM EST
A5 w/ all certs 4 Educators ie Google, Microsoft etc would be nice to have a all encompassing Edtech cert perhaps I'll start one?
#iolchat
TSUGlobalCampus
Dec 21 @ 12:57 PM EST
Maybe a Facebook or LinkedIn group
#iolchat
CenterOnlineEd
- Moderator
Dec 21 @ 12:58 PM EST
I like this, too! Would be interesting to explore a different platform. :)
#iolchat
In reply to @TSUGlobalCampus
