Iowa Education News

Governor’s Bullying Prevention Summit Agenda

Governor’s Bullying Prevention Summit Agenda

Details about Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s Bullying Prevention Summit have recently been announced. On November 27, attendees will participate in a day-long conversation dedicated to the topic of bullying prevention in our public schools.  According to the Governor’s office, the day’s events will include: The agenda for the Governor Bullying Prevention Summit is as follows: [...]

Virtual School

My First iNACOL Virtual School Symposium #VSS12

My First iNACOL Virtual School Symposium #VSS12

Words can’t truly describe my excitement as I countdown the days to attend my very first iNACOL Virtual School Symposium #VSS12. In October 2012, iNACOL’s Virtual School Symposium (VSS) will bring together over 2,000 representatives from national, state, district, private, and other virtual school programs to attend the premier K-12 online and blended learning conference. [...]

Online Learning

Blogging vs. Message Boards in Online Courses

Blogging vs. Message Boards in Online Courses

Proponents of social learning theory believe that learning is based upon an individual’s overall environment.  What one observes and experiences has a profound impact on how one makes meaning of information.  Learners process information based upon their shared experiences with others, entering into a phase of learning that includes: attention; retention; reproduction; and ultimately the [...]

Research

Blogging vs. Message Boards in Online Courses

Blogging vs. Message Boards in Online Courses

Proponents of social learning theory believe that learning is based upon an individual’s overall environment.  What one observes and experiences has a profound impact on how one makes meaning of information.  Learners process information based upon their shared experiences with others, entering into a phase of learning that includes: attention; retention; reproduction; and ultimately the [...]

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Meet James Brauer

Meet James Brauer

James Brauer is a virtual school principal, education blogger, doctoral candidate, Connectivist, futurist, and proud father & husband. Biography James Brauer is a virtual school principal and education blogger striving to help educators “Connect. Network. Learn.” Brauer is presently pursuing a Doctorate in Education Administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He has also graduated [...]

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