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The point of no return

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Transformative learning is found in the struggle to make sense of chaos, in the churn of the unfamiliar, and in the cognitive dissonance of doubt. 2000) Learning as Transformation: Critical Perspectives on a Theory in Progress. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2. Festinger Cognitive Dissonance Theory 12.

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Theories for the digital age: Self regulated learning

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Various commentators suggest that as much as seventy percent of learning occurs outside of formal educational settings (Cofer, 2000; Dobbs, 2000; Cross, 2006). 2000) Informal Workplace Learning. 2000) Simple Moments of Learning. Informal and self regulated learning are defining characteristics of 21 st Century education.

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Digital assignments: How shall we grade them?

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Modelling best practice is a very powerful approach and offers cognitive apprenticeship to learners if managed appropriately. Can a 5 minute video contain the same level and quality of academic discussion as a 2000 word essay? Photo from Wikimedia Commons Digital assignments: How shall we grade them? Or is it an easier option?

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