As we move toward creating effective online learning environments, we also need to be thinking about how the on-campus experience should change. The undergraduate experience is about many things, and not all of them are best learned online. It also...
Idea Bank: Educational experiences
4/11/13
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At MIT , we have 3 types of courses. 1. Action learning (Project based courses ) 2. Discussion oriented (case based ) courses 3. Lecture based courses .
I would like EdX to evolve best strategies for with both these types of courses . I also...
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4/10/13
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It will be great if a well-designed and impactful module on ETHICS can be added to all the courses offered by MIT.
With all good wishes and goodwill for all - Shashi K. Sharma (ME '78)
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4/9/13
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The internet is about decentralization and customization. Web 1.0 decentralized data access by broadening connectivity. Web 2.0 decentralized content creation by providing easy-to-use platforms to share and modify information. Web 3.0 will...
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4/8/13
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Move away from the lecture model and use the flipped classroom model where appropriate; the advantage of a physical campus is the opportunity to collaborate and work on research. Focus the time on campus for these efforts, and use the classroom for...
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4/8/13
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First, I believe on-line courses to educate on technical material should include videos, graphics, hyperlinks for details, and most important, tests with instant feedback. That will be a big step forward over lectures and textbooks.
Second, I...
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4/8/13
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First, the idea of driving the cost of a residential education down via digital media is very compelling. Shortening the time spent in formal "college" would help many families for whom college is not a viable alternative due to financial constraints...
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4/8/13
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With Ed X and OCW, MIT shares in developing a platform for online education. Education is evolving rapidly - there are some needs met well by MOOCs at a small cost per student and with maximum flexibility and minimum risk to finances and reputation...
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4/8/13
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Alumni, Student living, teaching methodology, academic year, and finances (all that nicely packaged for your eyes only ;-) )
1) Alumni participation:
Alumni are divided in at least two camps, the Devout, and those who really don t care...
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4/7/13
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Help Maintain Fraternities
It is true that I was graduated nearly 50 years ago (1967), but a major part of my education was in the fraternity I belonged to (SAE). I learned to live with other folks and to manage my own life. Interpersonal...
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