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Register Today for “Understanding Lincoln,” a New Online Course
The House Divided Project at Dickinson College and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History are doing something unprecedented. They are launching an open,online graduate course called...
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Understanding Online Courses: A Student’s Perspective
As a college student, I have always been both curious and skeptical about “online courses”. Although I have never taken one, I have often imagined the potential ease that learning at home would bring....
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The MOOC Revolution: True or Deja Vu?
The stage appears to be set for what could be the future of higher education. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are one of the hot topics for universities around the country, with hundreds of courses...
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A grass-MOOCs movement
An elderly woman approaches a table, behind which stand excited university students. She tightly clutches a stack of yellowing papers, her favorite selections from her collection of Ragtime sheet...
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Ten Critical Questions About Online Learning
This summer, I am working with undergraduate researchers Russ Allen and Leah Miller to study the new possibilities and enduring limits of open online learning. We are researching the subject through a...
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Hybrid Learning: Detriment or Enhancement?
Along with the growing popularity of MOOCs, has come a rising debate in regard to their effectiveness. It seems that there is a constant comparison between learning in an online environment and...
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“One course to rule them all”: Are MOOCs the imperialism of the 21st century?
New York Times columnist, Thomas Friedman, has always touted his enthusiasm for the MOOC, calling it a “revolution” to sweep the status quo of higher education. In January of 2013, he wrote that...
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The Absent Professor: Grading Assignments for MOOCs
As Massive Open Online Courses continue to gain popularity and media coverage, much of the focus has been on learning online vs. learning in a classroom. However, just as important as learning itself,...
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First Day of Class: A student’s reaction to the “Understanding Lincoln”...
The first day of class—most people know what that experience is like: Nerves—Am I in the right place?—Excitement—I’ve heard this professor is really good—Curiosity—Who are these people sitting around...
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Weighing the Cost of MOOCs: Is it Worth the Expense?
MOOCs are supposed to be free, but it appears that for universities and professors, that is hardly the case. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have so far proven to be a huge financial commitment for...
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A return to segregation in education? Why MOOC-enthusiasts need to be careful
We often think or hear of the MOOC as the great equalizer of higher education, a medium to disseminate college-level education to billions, regardless of their income bracket. But recent events...
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Who is the real Sam Wilkeson?
As readers of Blog Divided are well aware, we have been fascinated by the story of Samuel and Bayard Wilkeson, a father and son who were both at Gettysburg, one as a correspondent for the New York...
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Introducing “What Would Lincoln Do?”
I am moderating a special panel at Ford’s Theatre on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm on the always relevant topic of “What Would Lincoln Do? Understanding How Lincoln Gets Used (And...
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Our Top Ten Lincoln Resources
To honor Lincoln’s 205th birthday, we are tweeting out the top ten Lincoln resources from House Divided. But here is the full list: #1 Lincoln’s Writings: The Multi-Media Edition Created by...
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What People Are Saying About “Understanding Lincoln”
Last year, nearly 750 participants signed up for a unique online learning experience. ”Understanding Lincoln” was the first open, online graduate course offered in partnership between the House...
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Short Video About Online Lincoln Course
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Review: Digital Scholarship Lab
Digital Scholarship Lab. University of Richmond, 2014. http://dsl.richmond.edu/projects/ Reviewed by Leah Miller, Dickinson College DSL Projects gateway The Digital Scholarship Lab at the University...
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Special Showing: “The Gettysburg Story” (May 7)
The Gettysburg Story Preview from Jake Boritt on Vimeo. Noted filmmaker Jake Boritt is coming to Carlisle on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 for a special free public showing and discussion of his latest film,...
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Report from Opening Night of Online Lincoln Course
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Week 1 from Lincoln Course –The Railsplitter
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