Diigo Links for the Week (weekly)

• Asynchronous Learning and Trends – Faculty Focus

  Asynchronous learning, or teaching and learning that occurs when the interaction between the instructor and students is not constrained by time and place, can cause feelings of isolation, resulting in disappointment and low retention rates in online classes. Faculty Focus examines new, proven collaborative learning techniques you can use in the online classroom to promote social interaction and have a positive influence on learning, motivation, and problem-solving.

  tags: tools asynchronous learning trends edtech

• 5 Essential Technology Podcasts That Geeks Should Listen To

  from MakeUseOf http://www.makeuseof.com

  tags: ifttt googlereader MakeUseOf edtech

• Using Twitter for Communication / Independence – Resources – TES

  RT @tesict: This blog is full of tips on how make use of Twitter in your lessons. – http://t.co/qNcVIK3X #edtech #edchat

  tags: edtech edchat Twitter

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