Distance Education Resources
Links to valuable resources in and outside of the MDE Program
Shifting the Shape of Mentoring by Laura Francis
http://www.astd.org/TD/Archives/2009/Sept/Free/0909_ShiftingTheShape.htm
This great article details the mentoring efforts of Rockwell Collins. There are some interesting possibilities for our own mentoring program. Specific to mentoring in the MDE Buddy Program is the short list of what Rockwell employees valued in their mentoring relationships as well as ideas for expanding the mentoring relationship and sharing knowledge in various ways.
The MDE Student Lounge at: http://groups.google.com/group/mde-lounge?hl=en
The Student Lounge is a great place to interact with fellow students, alumni, and MDE faculty. An excellent site to learn the latest goings on in the MDE program and in DE at large. Stop by, see what's going on, and network with colleagues.
The MDE Blog: http://mdeblog.blogspot.com/
A great place for the latest news in UMUC's MDE program. The menu on the right side of the page has links to a wealth of information and advising for MDE students
MDE on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scporto?ref=profile#/group.php?gid=7776513404&ref=ts
Inside Higher Ed: www.insidehighered.com This online journal presents a variety of articles relevant to higher education and also posts job announcements.
The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning: http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl
This online peer-reviewed journal presents a wide range of articles on DE. MDE students find themselves directed to articles here in several courses and through the UMUC library database. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education- http://www.aace.org/
About AACE: "The Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), founded in 1981, is an international, not-for-profit, educational organization with the mission of advancing Information Technology in Education and E-Learning research, development, learning, and its practical application. AACE serves the profession with international conferences, high quality publications, leading-edge Digital Library, Career Center, and other opportunities for professional growth. Its members, conference participants, and journal readers include researchers, developers, professors, trainers, administrators, directors, evaluators, graduate students, policy decision-makers, trainers, adult educators, practitioners, and other specialists in education, industry, and government with an interest in advancing knowledge and learning with Information Technology in Education and E-Learning."
Association for Computing Machinery http://www.acm.org/
"ACM, the world’s largest educational and scientific computing society, delivers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession. ACM provides the computing field's premier Digital Library and serves its members and the computing profession with leading-edge publications, conferences, and career resources. With our leading Digital Library of computer science literature, world-class publications, online books and courses, professional and student member benefits, and institutional packages — ACM will enrich your professional, educational, and research life.
International Society for Technology in Education http://www.iste.org/
"The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy, and leadership for innovation. A nonprofit membership organization, ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching, learning, and school leadership by advancing the effective use of technology in PK–12 and teacher education. Home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET), and the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), ISTE represents more than 85,000 professionals worldwide. We support our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of transforming education."
The eLearning Guild http://www.elearningguild.com/
bout the eLearning Guild: "The eLearning Guild is a member-driven online information center and Community of Practice where anyone involved in the design, development, and management of web-based educational or instructional content (e-Learning) can identify and access resources needed to ensure that their organizations' projects are successful, engage in a professional peer network, and focus on expanding their own professional skills, knowledge, and expertise."
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development http://www.ascd.org/
About ASCD: "Founded in 1943, ASCD (formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) is an educational leadership organization dedicated to advancing best practices and policies for the success of each learner. Our 175,000 members in 119 countries are professional educators from all levels and subject areas––superintendents, supervisors, principals, teachers, professors of education, and school board members. Our nonprofit, nonpartisan membership association provides expert and innovative solutions in professional development, capacity building, and educational leadership essential to the way educators learn, teach, and lead."
The Chronicle of Higher Education http://chronicle.com/
Good online source for current happenings in higher education. Includes job postings. May also be accessed through the UMUC Library. Often cited or referred to in the MDE Student Lounge
Society for Applied Learning Technology http://www.salt.org/
About SALT: "Founded in 1972, membership in the Society for Applied Learning Technology® is oriented to professionals whose work requires knowledge and communication in the field of instructional technology. It is a professional society, designed for individual membership participation with classes of membership keyed to the interest and experience of the individual. The Society provides a means to enhance the knowledge and job performance of an individual by participating in Society sponsored meetings, and through receiving Society sponsored publications. It enables one to achieve knowledge for work in the field of applied learning technology by association with other professionals in conferences sponsored by the Society."
http://www.astd.org/TD/Archives/2009/Sept/Free/0909_ShiftingTheShape.htm
This great article details the mentoring efforts of Rockwell Collins. There are some interesting possibilities for our own mentoring program. Specific to mentoring in the MDE Buddy Program is the short list of what Rockwell employees valued in their mentoring relationships as well as ideas for expanding the mentoring relationship and sharing knowledge in various ways.
The MDE Student Lounge at: http://groups.google.com/group/mde-lounge?hl=en
The Student Lounge is a great place to interact with fellow students, alumni, and MDE faculty. An excellent site to learn the latest goings on in the MDE program and in DE at large. Stop by, see what's going on, and network with colleagues.
The MDE Blog: http://mdeblog.blogspot.com/
A great place for the latest news in UMUC's MDE program. The menu on the right side of the page has links to a wealth of information and advising for MDE students
MDE on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scporto?ref=profile#/group.php?gid=7776513404&ref=ts
Inside Higher Ed: www.insidehighered.com This online journal presents a variety of articles relevant to higher education and also posts job announcements.
The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning: http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl
This online peer-reviewed journal presents a wide range of articles on DE. MDE students find themselves directed to articles here in several courses and through the UMUC library database. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education- http://www.aace.org/
About AACE: "The Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), founded in 1981, is an international, not-for-profit, educational organization with the mission of advancing Information Technology in Education and E-Learning research, development, learning, and its practical application. AACE serves the profession with international conferences, high quality publications, leading-edge Digital Library, Career Center, and other opportunities for professional growth. Its members, conference participants, and journal readers include researchers, developers, professors, trainers, administrators, directors, evaluators, graduate students, policy decision-makers, trainers, adult educators, practitioners, and other specialists in education, industry, and government with an interest in advancing knowledge and learning with Information Technology in Education and E-Learning."
Association for Computing Machinery http://www.acm.org/
"ACM, the world’s largest educational and scientific computing society, delivers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession. ACM provides the computing field's premier Digital Library and serves its members and the computing profession with leading-edge publications, conferences, and career resources. With our leading Digital Library of computer science literature, world-class publications, online books and courses, professional and student member benefits, and institutional packages — ACM will enrich your professional, educational, and research life.
International Society for Technology in Education http://www.iste.org/
"The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy, and leadership for innovation. A nonprofit membership organization, ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching, learning, and school leadership by advancing the effective use of technology in PK–12 and teacher education. Home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET), and the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), ISTE represents more than 85,000 professionals worldwide. We support our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of transforming education."
The eLearning Guild http://www.elearningguild.com/
bout the eLearning Guild: "The eLearning Guild is a member-driven online information center and Community of Practice where anyone involved in the design, development, and management of web-based educational or instructional content (e-Learning) can identify and access resources needed to ensure that their organizations' projects are successful, engage in a professional peer network, and focus on expanding their own professional skills, knowledge, and expertise."
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development http://www.ascd.org/
About ASCD: "Founded in 1943, ASCD (formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) is an educational leadership organization dedicated to advancing best practices and policies for the success of each learner. Our 175,000 members in 119 countries are professional educators from all levels and subject areas––superintendents, supervisors, principals, teachers, professors of education, and school board members. Our nonprofit, nonpartisan membership association provides expert and innovative solutions in professional development, capacity building, and educational leadership essential to the way educators learn, teach, and lead."
The Chronicle of Higher Education http://chronicle.com/
Good online source for current happenings in higher education. Includes job postings. May also be accessed through the UMUC Library. Often cited or referred to in the MDE Student Lounge
Society for Applied Learning Technology http://www.salt.org/
About SALT: "Founded in 1972, membership in the Society for Applied Learning Technology® is oriented to professionals whose work requires knowledge and communication in the field of instructional technology. It is a professional society, designed for individual membership participation with classes of membership keyed to the interest and experience of the individual. The Society provides a means to enhance the knowledge and job performance of an individual by participating in Society sponsored meetings, and through receiving Society sponsored publications. It enables one to achieve knowledge for work in the field of applied learning technology by association with other professionals in conferences sponsored by the Society."
