6 things you need to know before starting your online graduate degree

Next month I'm writing my comprehensive exams and wrapping up a Master of Arts in Education and Human Development with a concentration in Education Technology Leadership from The George Washington University. I learned a few things along the way about distance learning in this graduate degree that will benefit others thinking about online learning. Here […]

Posted by milesmac on June 16th, 2015 | No Comments Posted in #GDPI, #GWETL, big ideas, Resources

Multitasking effects on learner achievement

Multitasking effects on learner achievement, the motivations driving multitasking and strategies for mitigating multitasking’s negative effects Precis: The best way to multitask is to not to. Abstract Multitasking is frequently used as a strategy for accomplishing more with time, however, few people realize gains in productivity when multitasking. This review of current peer-reviewed journals, gathered […]

Posted by milesmac on June 9th, 2015 | 2 Comments Posted in #GWETL, Research

Multitasking: Preliminary Research

Distractions have long been understood to impede achievement, and memory formation (Bailey, 1889; Denio, 1897). Long before smart phones, Poyntz (1933) empirically confirmed toys and the Victrola as “potent distractors” affecting timed responses but noted positive effects on “the fertility of the children’s ideas”. The term “multitasking” emerged in the late 1980s describing a technological […]

Posted by milesmac on February 3rd, 2015 | No Comments Posted in #GWETL, big ideas, Pedagogy, Research

Securing your network in Web2.0 environments

Network Security I found an excellent article that addresses some of the issues surrounding network security in the age of social media and collaborative online spaces. Almeida (2012) describes how Web 2.0’s characteristics create great opportunities, but also some vulnerabilities, specifically how some protocols are harder to detect and how some content can be delivered […]

Posted by milesmac on November 16th, 2014 | No Comments Posted in #GWETL, Research

Oh DEAR, Drop everything and read? Really?

Some 15 years ago, Drop Everything and Read was where some song or sound played at random points throughout the day. Everyone was to stop what they were doing immediately and start reading the book they were to carry around with them during the DEAR week. Then the announcement would come on some time later […]

Posted by milesmac on October 10th, 2014 | No Comments Posted in big ideas, Research

Epistemological Dissonance as a Barrier to eLearning

While it may appear that mobile adoption is limited and slow, I would argue that, given tablet computing really only took off when the iPad was introduced not quite five years ago, education is embracing mobile technology if not quickly and enthusiastically, then carefully and with some curiosity.   By the third quarter of 2014, […]

Posted by milesmac on September 20th, 2014 | No Comments Posted in #GWETL, big ideas, Research

40% Cutbacks to IT Department -> What do you do?

This was created as part of my participation in the graduate course Educational Hardware Systems at the George Washington University. The scenario was to make a plan that addresses a 40% cutback in funding for IT in your enterprise. These are my thoughts... would love to read about your thoughts or experiences in the comments below.   […]

Posted by milesmac on September 6th, 2014 | No Comments Posted in #GWETL, big ideas

Implement a Program, sure, but LIVE the philosophy

At the end of the day one of my students was packing up to go home and had a huge smile on her face. me: How was your day, C? C: Amazing! me: Really? Amazing? What made the day amazing for you? C: People. me: You have some good people in your life here at […]

Posted by milesmac on December 12th, 2013 | No Comments Posted in big ideas

Literature Review: Professional Learning Networks

This literature review on professional learning networks was created as part of my participation in the graduate course Learning Technologies & Organizations at the George Washington University. Introduction Organizations seeking to leverage the unique skills and knowledge of individual members create communication, collaboration, and information sharing networks. Formal networks let members share knowledge within a secure space […]

Posted by milesmac on December 4th, 2013 | No Comments Posted in #GWETL, big ideas

Understanding and Creating Professional Learning Networks (Video Abstract)

This video abstract on developing professional learning networks was created as part of my participation in the graduate course Learning Technologies & Organizations at the George Washington University. Hanraets, I., Hulsebosch, J., & de Laat, M. (2011). Experiences of pioneers facilitating teacher networks for professional development. Educational Media International, 48(2), 85-99. doi:10.1080/09523987.2011.576513 O'Brien, M., Varga-Atkins, […]

Posted by milesmac on November 6th, 2013 | No Comments Posted in #GWETL, big ideas, Research
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