The Guzman Monthly

February 2014 | Volume 1, Issue 2

Index

• Welcome

• About the author

• News

• Apps & Tools

• Online Learning

• MOOCs

• Student Learning

• Upcoming Movie & TV Trailers

Welcome to the second issue of “The Guzman Monthly”. In this publication I will collect and list some recent articles on higher education issues, online learning best practices, deliver some app suggestions* and links to interesting videos on the web published in the past month. Planned release schedule is between the last week of the past month and the first week of the current month. * Suggestions on apps will be based on my exposure or research of said apps on iOS mobile devices. Feel free to suggest other apps for my review. My intention is to have the apps be similar in functionality each month.

My name is Tony Guzman and I serve as the Director of Online Programs at the University at Buffalo (UB) School of Social Work (SSW). Shameless plug: I also oversee the UB SSW Podcast series: inSocialWork®. Feel free to listen to some of our podcasts.

News

Three Big Web Trends for Higher Education in 2014. http://universityoutlook.uberflip.com/i/260407/55 Hackschooling makes me happy. Logan LaPlante at TEDx - University of Nevada. http://youtu.be/h11u3vtcpaY The importance of the students feelings about the course and how it ties to their overall learning in the course. http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-and-learning/matter-students-feel-course/

Apps & Tools

Had the privilege to attend a demo of Atomic Learning recently and wanted to share some of their marketing materials. While I do not work for the vendor, nor am I receiving any sponsorship from them, I have to say that their suite of product services was impressive and I hope to be able to integrate them into our school’s suite of services. • Atomic Learning Blog, which provides access to further information,

including sneak peeks of upcoming releases, case studies, etc. • Campus Map, which shows how Atomic Learning is often used

around different areas of a campus. • Course List, which shows a list of all applications, learning

management systems, devices, etc. that they provide training courses on.

• Workshop List, which shows a list of their conceptual courses, some geared towards students and others for faculty and staff.

Online Learning

Tips on how to successfully implement virtual research groups among faculty and students in your online courses. http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/collaborative-research-circles-extend-learning-beyond-online-course/ Some great tips for providing effective feedback in your online courses. http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/feedback-strategies-online-courses/

MOOCs

Coursera enters partnership to start translating MOOCs into Spanish

http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/quickwire-coursera-joins-with-foundation-to-offer-moocs-in-spanish/49897

Student Learning

Allowing for student choice on assignments. http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/instructional-design/adding-choices-assignment-options-course-design-considerations/ Quick Tutorial on case study type of assessments. http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/effective-teaching-strategies/guiding-students-think-critically-using-case-studies/ Using a bottom-up approach to your teaching in the classroom for a more meaningful student learning experience. http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/effective-teaching-strategies/three-strategies-creating-meaningful-learning-experiences/ How “strong” are your course multiple choice questions? http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-professor-blog/examining-multiple-choice-questions/

Upcoming Movie & TV Trailers

Arrow: Full Circle Extended Trailer, Release Date: 3/5/2014 and beyond http://youtu.be/uEZQUcjG6AY Star Wars: The Clone Wars: The Lost Missions, Release Date: 3/7/2014 http://youtu.be/dT6gZdTUKQo Continuum: Season 3 trailer, Release Date: 3/16/2014 Canada http://youtu.be/Tyquz_y8p5g Captain America, 4-minute clip and trailer, Release Date: 4/4/2014 http://youtu.be/6k0kkSHiiPE Full Favorite Trailer playlist on my YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp4nJo9D2kEs3McWG18x5UmIcSsVhNjq0

Thanks for checking this monthly newsletter out and hope to see around again next time!