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"The World Is Open" by Curtis J. Bonk explores how web technology is transforming education. Published in 2009, the book highlights the impact of e-learning, blended learning, and open educational resources. It showcases innovative programs such as Virtual High School and the University of Phoenix's online offerings, demonstrating the accessibility of education for students worldwide. Bonk emphasizes the importance of learner participation in digital communities and the benefits of real-time collaboration through platforms like SecondLife. Ideal for students, educators, and parents seeking modern educational solutions.
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The World Is Open: How Web Technology is Revolutionizing Education • Book by: Curtis J. Bonk • Published in 2009 • Justin Bleier
“WE-ALL-LEARN” • Web Searching in the World of e-Books • E-Learning and Blended Learning • Availability of Open Source and Free Software • Leveraged Resources and OpenCourseWare • Learning Object Repositories and Portals • Learner Participation in Open Information Communities • Electronic Collaboration • Alternate Reality Learning • Real-Time Mobility and Portability • Networks of Personalized Learning
Web Searching in the World of E-books • Google and other search engines allow people to search for the info they want and can get it instantaneously • Bonk refers to this as “Fingertip Knowledge” • The documentation of books online have allowed people to use the internet instead of libraries to read and do research
E-learning and Blended Learning • Programs such as Virtual High School allow public school children to enroll in classes online either part time or full time. • University of Phoenix has 300,000 students around the world, 200,000 of them are studying online
Alternative Reality Learning • Simulators for pilots and surgeons allow for professional development that won’t endanger real people • SecondLife and video conferencing allow people to connect internationally and professors can teach lectures to students who aren’t in a physical classroom
How it Relates to CS408 • Overarching theme of the book is to embrace technology and allow it to benefit students of all ages • Contradicts the article “Is Google Making Us Stupid” by Nicholas Carr • Uses SecondLife as an example of people using web technologies to connect with others in a virtual setting
Would I Recommend the Book?! • I would highly recommend this book to: • Students of all ages who are looking for innovative and new ways to advance themselves in a school or work setting • Educators who are searching for new ways to engage their students and allow them to learn in the modern world • Parents of young children who are curious about options for their children’s education in an E-learning setting