Research Prospectus Video Blog

Here is my Video Blog on the BYOD research prospectus.

References are in the video at the end.

WIKI Reflection Blog

I reluctantly accepted the job to be the leader of the BYOD group. I have had bad experiences in the past and was not going to volunteer. The experience has turned out better than other experiences with collaborative group work that I have had in the past. During this activity, I created a blog for the first time which was an interesting experience. My knowledge of modern online learning delivery models was definitely enhanced by this exercise. I still am not a big proponent of synchronous activities in on online class because it is usually too difficult to get everybody together in today’s busy working world. High tempo contribution is also difficult to ensure because of our busy lifestyles. I think collaborative work is a difficult hurdle to overcome in an online learning environment. Using BYOD in classroom collaboration works better because students meet every day to resynch the group’s efforts. I did learn a lot about BYOD and I definitely see its potential in modern education.

As a curriculum designer in a military setting, I am not sure I will ever see BYOD being used in secure environments because of the vulnerabilities it opens up in digital networks. It was nice to see its applications in public school settings however and I did not realize all of the security and infrastructure considerations that need to be taken into account when implementing this technology.

References:

Estable, M. (2013). A review of considerations for BYOD M-learning design. Distance Learning, 10(3), 21-26. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1496656085?accountid=12085

Network World (Online). (2012). 10 tips for implementing BYOD securely. Retrieved from             http://search.proquest.com/docview/1038685397?accountid=12085 

Muddiest Point Video Blog

Here is my Muddiest Point Video Blog- I look forward to hearing your comments.
(Reference list appears at end of video.)

If you want to view the Liberty University's Fair Use Act document, click the link below:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6GwCFaEVqOwaV9aUExyRjlET00/edit

This is my Most Important Theory Blog.
References:

·         Garrison, D. R., & Anderson, T. (2003). E-learning in the 21st century: A framework for research   and practice. London: Routledge Falmer. 

Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., Albright, M., & Zvacek, S. (2012). Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education. Boston, MA: Pearson.

Here is my Interview video with Mr. Dennis Farley- an ISD for the EVC Corporation.

Blog 2 Video

EDUC 639 Intro Video

Here is my Introduction video for the EDUC 639 class. I would like to welcome everyone to the class and I know we will all learn a lot!