Learning with e's
OCTOBER 26, 2012
Much of this learning is informal, (Commentators such as Cofer (2000), Cross (2006) and Dobbs (2000) place the proportion of informal learning at around 70%) and is also generally location independent. These facets of modern life in combination have led educators to question the validity of pre-digital age learning theories.
Learning with e's
OCTOBER 29, 2012
Various commentators suggest that as much as seventy percent of learning occurs outside of formal educational settings (Cofer, 2000; Dobbs, 2000; Cross, 2006). In many ways, heutagogy is aligned to other digital age theories, in that it places an importance on ‘learning to learn’, and the sharing rather than hoarding of that knowledge.
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Learning with e's
OCTOBER 27, 2012
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). 2006) Homo Zappiens: Growing up in a Digital Age London: Network Continuum Education.
Learning with e's
SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
This is number 28 in my series on learning theories. I''m gradually working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. My most recent post explored Jack Merizow''s Transformative Learning theory. Bandura Social Learning Theory 4.
Learning with e's
OCTOBER 27, 2012
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). 2006) Homo Zappiens: Growing up in a Digital Age London: Network Continuum Education.
Learning with e's
OCTOBER 10, 2019
Communication, including speech, clothing and actions all serve to signal our cultural identities and group membership (Pahl and Rowsell, 2006). Such new literary practices of communication (Lankshear and Knobel, 2006) rely heavily on shared spaces, shared symbolism and the viral nature of the social web. and Lukose, R. and Knobel, M.
Learning Visions
MAY 18, 2006
Thursday, May 18, 2006 A General Theory of Love An article in National Geographic about the chemistry of love sparked a conversation with my friend Bob. He sent me a book, " A General Theory of Love." Cammy at Learning Solutions #ls2010 Audio Interview with Will Thalheimer on Common Des. Its keeping me up late at night.
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