Aleksandra Arsik

Aleksandra Arsik, Macedonia, All Sectors, e-Learning, Online Education

My educational background is in social sciences. I have B.A. in English Language and Literature, Faculty of Philology and MSc Communication, ISPII, both within the University Sts Cyril and Methodius, Skopje, Macedonia.

The constant interest in new media, social studies, methodology of social researches, public relations, globalization and communication, public opinion, computer communication and cyber culture, communication theories, management in media and cultural institutions, education, literature and English language development trends have helped me develop OnlineCultus

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OnlineCultus
Online place, for popular and relevant sources on online educational. Place where everyone who wants to learn something new, to improve skills, to obtain educational degree or is interested in online education development, can find comprehensive sources from all variety of sources available online.

The knowledge from the ancient civilizations, up to current new technological developments is equally represented and available.

Theme: education, online learning

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Teacher in Training

Teacher in Training, New Zealand, Primary, Tertiary

I’m studying to become a teacher. I’m currently completing a Graduate Diploma in Primary Teaching via distance at a New Zealand university. Hopefully I will be finished within a year and will be out in the ‘real world’ teaching in 2012.

Training the Teacher
Reflections on the experience of doing a post-grad teacher training via online instruction.

Theme: student teacher, primary education, teacher education, online education, education 2.0, teacher training, elearning

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Melissa A. Venable

Melissa A. Venable, USA, Post Secondary, Adult, Online Education

I am an instructional designer and project manager with experience in higher education (public and for profit) and industry. My background also includes working in higher education student services as a career counselor, academic advisor, and instructor for first-year students.

I received my doctorate in 2007, in curriculum and instruction - instructional technology, focusing on the online delivery of career services. I also hold graduate degrees in instructional psychology and administration.

Design Doc
This blog focuses on my perspective of online learning and online courses as a designer and developer.

Theme: online education, instructional design, instructional technology, learning, course development, systems approach, faculty support, open education resources, copyright, fair use

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Gerard McBreen

Gerard McBreen, UK, Primary, Mathematics

I'm the founder and director of Fable Ltd. A Belfast based company that specialises in innovative e-learning for science and mathematics.

MathBeta - currently offline
MathBeta is a discussion / consultation blog that I hope will help us improve our new mathematics product.

Theme: mathematics, e-learning, elearning, online education, home education, homework

Ad_Lib Language Service Ltd

Monica Thomas, Ad_Lib Language Service Ltd, UK, Adult, Online, ELT, ESOL, EFL, Business English, Corporate English, Language Training

I am the managing director and founder of Ad_Lib Language Service Ltd which runs an online English language school Ad_Lib English. Using VOIP solutions and online collaboration tools we offer lessons in real time, with highly qualified tutors - native speakers of English.

The company came to existence in September 2008. Initially, its services were directed at the Polish community in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. In July 2009, Ad_Lib English opened up to the world accepting students from countries as diverse as Saudi Arabia and the Russian Federation.

Ad_Lib Language Service Ltd (trading as Ad_Lib Business) also offers bespoke English language solutions to businesses looking for a flexible language training for their staff. We offer customized English language courses delivered to your staff in their workplace or at home at their chosen time of the day.

With nearly 2000 registered users, we believe that Ad_Lib English is at the beginning of a difficult but exciting journey.

Ad_Lib English Online - currently offline
Advice on studying English online; presentations of useful ELT websites, general posts about the English language. Vocabulary section following each post.

Ad_Lib Business Blog - currently offline
Posts relating to topics such as: Education 2.0, Business English, Business Writing, Corporate language training, English accross cultures.

Ad_Lib English Blog - currently offline
Ad_Lib English Blog is addressed to EFL students wishing to improve their English.

Theme: english, EFL, ESOL, ELT, EFL, ESOL, ESP, english language, learning english, english vocabulary, english idioms, reading, video, business english, e-learning, online english, blended learning, studying english, english in the workplace

Daniele Passalacqua

Daniele Passalacqua, Italy, Secondary, Maths

K12 Math Teacher since 30 years, worked in Genoa (Italy), Addis Ababa (Ethipia) and now in Barcelona (Spain).

L'Osmosi delle Idee
Generalist blog mostly devoted to education, math, K12, web 2.0.

Theme: maths, K12, eLearning, online education, school

John Goldsmith

John Goldsmith, Canada, Secondary, Technology

Online teacher with a K-12 Distance Education school in British Columbia.

DE Tools of the Trade - currently offline
Round-up of new and interesting tools, resources, information and web sites of interest to other distance education teachers.

Theme: distance education, online education, k12, education technology, edtech

Michael Offerman

Michael Offerman, USA, Adult, Higher Education

Michael J. Offerman is vice chairman, external university initiatives, for Capella University, a fully online, accredited university with more than 20,000 students. He formerly served as president of Capella University and senior vice president of Capella Education Company from 2001–2007. He has an extensive background in adult and distance learning and is a frequent speaker at national conferences on these topics.

He also is a member of the Presidents’ Forum, a consortium of regionally accredited, adult-serving higher education institutions, and led the working group that developed the Forum’s groundbreaking Transparency By Design initiative.

The Other 85 Percent
Welcome to The Other 85 Percent. So what does “the other 85 percent” refer to? Research has shown that only about 15 percent of higher education students still fit the traditional definition of young adults age 18 to 22 who live on campus and go to school full time. Many today are working adults, often with families, who want to advance in their careers.

As the face of the typical student has changed, so must the institution of higher education itself. In this blog I will address issues such as educational accessibility, outcomes and accountability as they relate to the working adult. I encourage your comments and dialogue on these critical issues related to the future of higher education.

Theme: higher education, distance learning, college, elearning, online education