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The 3 Components of Metacognition

KnowledgeOne

As described by two theorists, metacognitive experiences are the “product of the process of monitoring cognition” (Büchel, 2013a; Efklides, 2001). Are we really good at multitasking? Metacognitive experiences. They are made possible by linking knowledge and metacognitive strategies to achieve a goal. Stress and memory.

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Theories for the digital age: The digital natives discourse

Learning with e's

One of the more controversial theories of the digital age is the claim that technology is changing (or rewiring) our brains (Greenfield, 2009) whilst some also claim that prolonged use of the Web is detrimental to human intellectual development (Carr, 2010). There are, inevitably, objections to the Digital Natives position.

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SOLUTIONING IMPLICATIONS OF HEGEMONY

Learnnovators

Also, when it comes to the hullabaloo over ‘new age’ teaching because of younger age learners being included in the audience, the claims made about multitasking and learning preferences of digital natives vs. digital immigrants are simply mythical. Digital natives, digital immigrants. Prensky, M. Bennett, S.,

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Theories for the digital age: The digital natives discourse

Learning with e's

One of the more controversial theories of the digital age is the claim that technology is changing (or rewiring) our brains (Greenfield, 2009) whilst some also claim that prolonged use of the Web is detrimental to human intellectual development (Carr, 2010). There are, inevitably, objections to the Digital Natives position.

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The natives are revolting

Learning with e's

So here, just for the record are my own, and other people's thoughts on the controversy of Marc Prensky's Digital Natives and Immigrants theory. Prensky originally suggested that those who were born before the digital age are immigrants, whilst those who have grown up with technology are the natives.

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Social media and reflection: marriage or divorce?

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

Multitasking. Social media (and digital media in general) provide many opportunities to collect data about yourself. For instance, Chloe Fan kept all her movie tickets since 2001. A lot of times, social media don't solve the underlying learning disabilities. Hence work on social media AND the practices is needed. Quick messages.

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The Rise of the Consumerization of Learning

Learnlight

In the view of Merriam (2001) a learner: Is able to direct their own learning. It is not just that modern learners and Millennials expect to access learning in digital, bite-sized portions – they do, but that is not the point. A Multitasking, Multi-screening Learner. The Perfect Learner. Has a resource of life experiences.

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