The new Google sites is available both on RMIT and private accounts. They are not replacing the classic sites – see the section on Migration below. There are a number … Read More
Practical Analytics
In 2015 we ran our practical analytics project. As well as using feedback from student activity to improve course design we also ran a number of events. You can view … Read More
And I’ll take the Low Road: Innovative Online and Maker Space Design
I am curious that a number of architecture books have been very influential in online design. These include the classic A Pattern Language and more recently Dan Hill’s Dark Matter … Read More
Drones at RMIT Event
The federal government has recently passed legislation allowing drones under 2kg to be flown without user certification. This has opened the market to innovations from companies competing for consumer interest, … Read More
“I Want Some Digital Literacy”
Digital literacy is like the green Volkswagen in the Steve McQueen chase scene from Bullitt. We don’t see it yet it is always there. Nobody comes along to university or … Read More
Your Chance to Go Global
Since my last most recent COIL update, there has been a lot going on in the background to initiate COIL activities at RMIT. We have been busy seeking out potential collaboration … Read More
Scoping the Global Logistics of Sustainable Fashion MOOC
Ben Stranieri and I have been looking at how an introductory MOOC could be shaped from his current logistics in fashion and textiles course. The course is the associate degree … Read More
Tea for Two: Comparing two Songwriting MOOCs
In my spare time earlier this year, I did a couple of xMOOCs. Yes I know, “Howard get a life!” I was interested to learn about songwriting and after a … Read More
Scoping the Global Logistics of Sustainable Fashion MOOC
Ben Stranieri and I have been looking at how an introductory MOOC could be shaped from his current logistics in fashion and textiles course. The course is the associate degree … Read More
The #FlexibleLMS. When does more than one become better?
Great universities have more than one LMS. The LMS can be a flexible space where by taking a multiple LMS approach, larger institutions can strengthen teaching and learning as well as infrastructure capability.