Susan Smith Nash's Blog, page 23
June 18, 2015
Blended Problem-Based Learning: Finding the Best Blend
Problem-based learning has proved to be highly effective for careers and industries in which a great deal of hands-on learning / skills-based practice is required and also in team environments.
Examples include petroleum exploration and development, pipeline construction, manufacturing / processing, construction, medicine, pharmaceutical sales, allied health industries, and hospitality /
Examples include petroleum exploration and development, pipeline construction, manufacturing / processing, construction, medicine, pharmaceutical sales, allied health industries, and hospitality /
June 17, 2015
Design for Learning in E-Learning: Making the Notion of "Quality" Concrete and Implementable
Design for Learning focuses on how to transform existing educational situations into desired situations where it is easier to achieve learning outcomes (Guislandi & Raffaguelli, 2015). The emphasis is on quality, and in doing so, the approach links the vision of how quality should be enacted in a program to the actual activities and procedures that are built into the learning program.In the
Hed Kandi Sayulita Beach House: Travel-Tourism Economic Development Using Social Media
I love Hed Kandi’s chill and house mixes and eagerly look for them. They evoke a beach and surf vibe and even if I’m squeezed into an economy seat on a sold-out regional jet flight, I am immediately transported to gorgeous places and climates.
For example, I imagine Sayulita, a bohemian coastal village in the Nayarit Riviera in Mexico close to Puerta Vallarta, famed for its surf and Stand Up
For example, I imagine Sayulita, a bohemian coastal village in the Nayarit Riviera in Mexico close to Puerta Vallarta, famed for its surf and Stand Up
June 15, 2015
Social Media Collaborative Digital Inspections for Optimizing Field Safety
A common problem with field courses is the fact that safety is often viewed as a checklist and there can be a certain level of complacency. Given the ever-changing nature of field conditions and also the fitness levels of the participants, it is very important to develop an approach to safety that heightens engagement and also becomes collaborative and participatory. The result would be an
June 14, 2015
May 22, 2015
Evald Flisar, Slovenian Dragons, and a Reading at the Library of Congress
Slovenian author Evald Flisar will be giving a series of readings and talks, including one on June 23, in the U.S. Library of Congress. The event starts at 12 noon at the European Division Reading Room, LJ-250, 2nd Floor, Thomas Jefferson Building. Flisar will be responding to questions and will discuss the importance of literature in today's world.
Slovenia, the land of
Slovenia, the land of
May 17, 2015
Ruben Dario Should Be In Every Survey / Anthology of Poetry
Rubén Darío’s (1867-1916) work spanned many years, and it contains very distinct themes. One of the most popular deals with the sense of the ineffable, the impossibility of explaining the human condition. In many ways, his work predates the sense of “thrownness” described by German philosopher Martin Heidegger.
In fact, Darío’s intensity has Romantic roots, although his prosody is firmly
In fact, Darío’s intensity has Romantic roots, although his prosody is firmly
May 13, 2015
Cognitive Apprenticeship / Situated Learning in Life and Work Settings
Jenni's new approach for processing water from oil and gas wells was announced on the very same day that the Oklahoma Geological Survey stated that injecting produced water was causing the dramatic increase in damaging earthquakes in Oklahoma. So, her new approach was viewed as a potential solution to the problems.
Because Jenni's approach was so practical, a large number of people were
Because Jenni's approach was so practical, a large number of people were
May 11, 2015
How to Make Social Media Work for You in Learning / Training Programs
Imagine a group coming together to plan a new pet adoption center. They're working together as a team, and this project has a lot of moving parts, which include everything from the financing, design, permits, publicity, health and safety protocols, to finding the key personnel to make sure it's a sustainable enterprise.
The planning process is also a learning process, and it requires a clear
The planning process is also a learning process, and it requires a clear
May 7, 2015
Situated Learning in Practice: Integrated Conservation and Development Programs
Countries and communities that have the good fortune to be near areas of biodiversity and beautiful beaches, mountains, rivers, fields, and forests often cite nature tourism as a key strategy for preserving the integrity of natural resources and alleviating poverty. In doing so, they integrate conservation and development programs, and try to avoid the pitfalls that are often associated with
