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Learning first, technology second

Learning with e's

There is nothing wrong with any of these approaches, provided they don''t get in the way of good pedagogy. Sometimes, the technology does get in the way of learning and teaching. Or is it because you have actually sat down and worked out what problems technology will solve, and how pedagogy will be enhanced by its introduction?

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Viva la evolution

E-Learning Provocateur

Encouraging more of a user-generated and peer-to-peer learning environment may not be to everyone’s taste so a VLE such as Moodle will give more control. Really what would do us more good is to either assess realistic risks, or evacuate safely in the event of a fire.

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It's complicated

Learning with e's

While I was there I did several presentations and workshops, and also recorded an interview 'on the sofa' with Director of Learning Facilities, Associate Professor Mike Sankey. We concluded by discussing the merits of personalised learning environments and how to promote change and innovation in traditional education contexts.

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In theory.

Learning with e's

Teachers who seek excellence should aspire to understanding how learning experiences can be optimised to promote good learning outcomes. There are many who are expert in learning and teaching though, who have scant appreciation that in technology mediated learning environments, things can be very different.

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Online courses must die!

E-Learning Provocateur

If we dispense with online courses in favour of PDFs, how can we incorporate interactivity into the learning experience? Enter the Informal Learning Environment (ILE). Essentially, an ILE is a space (like a website or intranet site) that centralises relevant learning resources in a particular domain.

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From EDUPUNK to ds106. 10Q: Jim Groom

Learning with e's

None of this happens in an LMS (or VLE), in fact, that systematic design of that system is anathema to all of these crucial elements of educating in the digital era. What is on your horizon for new technology, new ways of learning and new pedagogies? 7) What will be the next big thing in education?