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Learning about Learning


Below, I have listed some great web sites to resources on learning. If you know of another one that should be on this list, please suggest I add it by e-mailing me the site reference at cdgracie@wccnet.org.

Thanks for your help.


Comprehensive Sites about Learning and Learning Theory

Funderstanding One of the best and most comprehensive site around about learning. Great information resource
The Theory into Practice Data Base, TIP, One of the best sites for learning theory.
RIDE (Resources In Distance Education) Another comprehensive site about learning theory with a distance education flavor

Specifically for Computers

Computer Supported Collaborative Learning, CSCL. Great site on an emerging topic.
Distributed Learning Environments, IAT
Distributed Constructivism, Mitchell Resnick What does constructivism mean to the WWW?
Web Based Training Information Center A comprehensive site providing lots of resources for delivering web based training.


To Join

National Teaching and Learning Forum
The Node Learning Technologies
The Sloan Center for Asynchronous Learning Environments (SCALE)


Course Design

Course Planning Process, a complete and comprehensive outline of the course planning process with many helpful materials. (My favorite).
Instructional Design Models, from the University of Colorado
Teaching on the Web, a tutorial for course design
Instructional Design Methodologies & Techniques An easy to understand but comprehensive site.


Learning and Teaching Styles

Learning Styles A comprehensive discussion of styles. Some assessments.
Learning Style Inventory Brought to you by Honolulu Community College
Motivation and Learning Center A web page containing useful information about motivation in course design
Teaching and Learning Styles that Facilitate Online Learning Documentation, Research and Development Projects from Australia
Intstructional Principles for Adult Learners, Netg
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And if you are interested in learning style inventories.....

Check out this list of inventories


Team Work / Decision Making / Study Guides

Decision Making Took Kit A short review of how to work in groups to make decisions
University of Waterloo Study Skills Guide A wonderful guide for student to use in improving their study skills
Graphic Organizers A site that shows how brainstorming can be more than a random thought

Mindmapping Introduction from Teamwork International
Using Search Engines A site that shows the best in using search engines.


Brain Based Learning and Creativity

Learning and the Human Brain A comprehensive, scientifically based, explanation of how our brain functions. This is my favorite
Creativity Web Site A number of useful links to various creative aspects of the brain.
Mind/Brain Resources Another comprehensive site about the brain and how it works
MindTools A site about various techniques to help you think and learn

My favorite mindmapping software?

Inspiration A real time saver when you need to write a paper about a topic that isn't so easy!


Especially Technology

Distance Education at a Glance Guides to Distance Learning as highlighted in Dr. Willis' books, Distance Education: Strategies and Tools and Distance Education: A Practical Guide, (see especially guide to copyright).


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