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Reality bites

E-Learning Provocateur

Hence studies undertaken in the K12 or higher education sectors may not translate so well in the corporate sector, where the dynamics of the environment are different. But even when a study is set among more authentic or relevant conditions, the results are unlikely to be universally representative.

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3 hot resources for best practice multiple-choice quizzing

E-Learning Provocateur

Alarmingly, many of the studies were inconclusive, adopted a flawed experimental design, and/or didn’t compare the performances of the quiz-takers on the job under the different treatments – which is the whole point! The peer-reviewed literature wasn’t much better.

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10 hot tips for moocers

E-Learning Provocateur

Upon further reflection, I appreciate that what gave me an edge in this mooc was my experience in studying at postgraduate level. ” It may very well be the right mode of study for you, but of course there are many others to consider. Firstly: “Why a mooc?” Secondly: “Why this mooc? Do something daily.

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The future of MOOCs

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MOOCs beg the question: If I can study at Stanford University for free, why would I pay tens of thousands of dollars to study at your dinky university and subject myself to your arcane rules? No more lazy professors, no more specious journal articles. Studying on campus will become a status symbol.

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The future of MOOCs

E-Learning Provocateur

MOOCs beg the question: If I can study at Stanford University for free, why would I pay tens of thousands of dollars to study at your dinky university and subject myself to your arcane rules? No more lazy professors, no more specious journal articles. Studying on campus will become a status symbol.

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5 papers every learning professional should read

E-Learning Provocateur

I don’t read as many journal articles as I’d like. Given the challenges and pressures of professional life, combined with everything else that’s been going on privately, I’ve fallen out of the habit of scanning the latest abstracts and deep diving into particular studies.

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Connectivism and the modern learner

E-Learning Provocateur

Recently, I read a blog article about connectivism by Debora Gallo. However, I accept Siemens’ subsequent point that the discourse since his article was published has helped to create a context of understanding. Provide case studies illustrating how new information has affected existing situations in the real world.

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