Learning with e's

JUNE 12, 2020

From my experience in traditional classrooms lack of engagement, and its cousin, low-level disruptive behaviour, are often the result of boredom. 1995) Social presence theory and implications for interaction and collaborative learning in computer conferences. International Journal of Educational Technologies , 1 (2/3), 147-166.

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KnowledgeOne

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

These two academics with atypical backgrounds realized that play and fun, despite their learning potential, are often underused in higher education. In an interview conducted by the TALON online teaching and learning network, Lisa Forbes and David Thomas discuss game pedagogy in higher education and online learning. Forbes, Ph.D.,

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Learning with e's

MARCH 25, 2018

Before I reveal the results, here's the reasoning behind the poll: I am constantly amazed at the persistence of 'mythical beasts' in education. They are the myths of education, and I want to know why they are so resilient. Another persistent untruth is the theory of left and right brain dominance, also referred to as hemisphericity.

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Learning with e's

APRIL 16, 2014

Many of the earlier learning theories place the learner in splendid isolation. From the neo-behaviourist theories of Thorndike, Watson and Skinner, we were led to believe that learners respond to stimuli and make associations between the two, and that these links represent learning. Unported License.

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Kitaboo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In today’s dynamic educational landscape, where remote learning has become a new norm, keeping students engaged is more crucial—and challenging—than ever. Embrace Diverse Learning Styles To create truly engaging teaching materials , it is imperative to comprehend the diverse learning styles present in any classroom.

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Learning with e's

OCTOBER 31, 2013

It''s not as commonly referred to in the educational field as it should be. And yet praxis is (or should be) at the very heart of what we do, and who we aspire to be, as educators. My explanation is that praxis is at the nexus - the overlap - between theory and practice. It''s the sweet spot of education in action.

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Learning with e's

MAY 27, 2014

This is number 8 in my series on learning theories. My intention is to work through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In the last post we examined the various educational theories of John Dewey including experiential learning.

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Learning with e's

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Many would agree that a lot needs to be done to bring education up to date. Some advocate the flipped learning approach and to a certain extent, the transfer of content delivery from the classroom to the home (or elsewhere) makes a lot of sense. Unported License. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e''s.

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TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

If you read any professional journals or education publications over the summer break, most of them have written at least one story on this new ideology. Every education blogger seems to have an opinion on the topic as well. Whether an emerging or experienced flipped educator, where the video comes in your lesson is up for discussion.

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Learning with e's

JULY 11, 2014

This is number 24 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. The last post highlighted issues around the andragogy theory of Malcolm Knowles. Bandura Social Learning Theory 4.

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Learning with e's

JULY 24, 2012

There has been a lot of discussion recently about the personalisation of education. The sticking point is that most education is publicly funded, the state has a major stake in how it's conducted, and therefore dictates what should be taught in schools. This is universal education, and if one size does not fit all.

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Learning with e's

MARCH 13, 2014

New theories for the networked, digital age, emerging cultures of learning and a hyper-connected and networked society. The impact of traditional education on contemporary pedagogical practices. The impact of traditional education on contemporary pedagogical practices. Unported License.

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Learning with e's

JUNE 24, 2014

This is number 19 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In my last post I featured the work of Carl Jung and his theories of synchronicity and archetypes.

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Learning with e's

JUNE 6, 2014

This is number 15 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In my most recent post I featured Richard Gregory''s perceptual hypothesis and its applications to education.

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Learning with e's

APRIL 26, 2019

He patiently listened to what I had to say, thanked me for my time, and then took the video cassette, walked into the classroom and played it in its entirety anyway. Video seems to be deeply embedded into the toolkit of educators, because it can be a powerful medium, but whether it is used effectively is open to debate.

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Learning with e's

DECEMBER 8, 2010

There has been a lot of discussion recently about the personalisation of education. The sticking point is that most education is publicly funded, the state has a major stake in how it's conducted, and therefore dictates what should be taught in schools. This is universal education, and if one size does not fit all.

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Learning with e's

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

This is number 30 in my series on learning theories. I''m 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 examined Stanley Milgram''s experiments on obedience to authority and their application in education.

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KnowledgeOne

APRIL 21, 2021

Now, education, too, has migrated to the online environment. And how is a virtual classroom different from an in-person classroom? Online teachers possess specific skills and competencies that allow their knowledge to translate effectively from a physical classroom to a digital one. Is the caviar still caviar?

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Learning with e's

AUGUST 25, 2014

This is number 26 in my series on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In this post, I''m revisiting a well known and heavily used motivational theory - Maslow''s Hierarchy of Human Needs.

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Learning with e's

MARCH 13, 2018

Image from Pixabay Flawed though it is, Maslow's theory of motivation highlights at least one important theme: We are social beings and we need to know that we belong. The power of peer approval cannot be underestimated, and often becomes the source and impetus of positive behaviour within the classroom and beyond. Unported License.

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Learning with e's

MAY 5, 2017

Over 150 of my third year education students are grappling with this conundrum as I write. Instead, the assignment focuses on the visions and values of each student, and their future aspirations as educators. Unported License. It's not an easy prospect to decide who should define the curriculum. It's a tough assignment.

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Learning with e's

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) theory has several layers, but the important one to consider is the zone where we are able to learn more with the help of a more knowledgeable other person. Prentice-Hall series in social learning theory. Social foundations of thought and action: A social cognitive theory.

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Learning with e's

JUNE 1, 2014

This is number 11 in my series of short posts on learning theories. My intention is to work through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In my most recent post I examined Leon Festinger''s work on social comparison and its applications to education.

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Learning with e's

DECEMBER 16, 2016

This is number 36 in my continuing series of blog posts about learning theories. Psychology has contributed much to our understanding of how people learn, and listed alphabetically below are all of the previous theories I have featured in this series. Bandura Social Learning Theory 4. Bruner Scaffolding Theory 5.

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Learning with e's

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Today we are facing this challenge in education, across all the sectors of learning and teaching. New methods cannot be fully explained or justified by old theories. And yet change is exactly what we face each and every day, especially if we are educators. In fact we have been facing this challenge for some time.

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Learning with e's

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

These are some of the most important things I have learnt from my 40 years working in educational technology: Technology doesn't improve teaching. You can't simply drop technology into education. Back in 1976, when I first began work as an educational technologist, technology was limited in functionality.

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Learning with e's

JUNE 20, 2013

Mostly it is integrated into classrooms, but it is largely left out of most curricula. Seats of learning are notoriously resistant to change, but change is needed if progress in education is to be made. And yet, although society has moved on, industrialised processes still persist in all sectors of education.

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Learning with e's

MARCH 20, 2013

In education, the common objective is usually to learn specific content, skills or competencies within defined areas. There are the formal, classroom based collaborative spaces and there are the informal, non classroom spaces where we learn most of what we know in interaction with others. I can think of at least three kinds.

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Learning with e's

JUNE 3, 2014

Here is number 13 in my series of short posts on learning theories. I''m working through the alphabet of psychologists and provide a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. In my most recent post I examined Howard Gardner''s theory of multiple intelligences and its applications to education.

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CourseArc

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Producing the educational outcome that your target audience wants is every instructional designer’s ultimate goal. Example: If your objective is to train users to troubleshoot problems in a specific program or operating system, your content must go beyond delivering theories or serving as a reference (with anecdotes, diagrams, etc.)

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Learning with e's

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

In other words, we enable digital and physical learning spaces in which they can freely explore ideas, argue with each other (and us) over concepts and theories and in so doing, develop their reasoning and thinking skills. Unported License. In order to develop key critical thinking skills, learners need to be able to argue effectively.

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Learning Visions

APRIL 18, 2007

Wednesday, April 18, 2007 Another take on Cognitive Load Theory The authors of the Eide Neurolearning Blog weigh in on recent research and articles on cognitive load (including the death of Powerpoint that have been talked about here ). Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID. Can I, um, have your attention, please?

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Learning with e's

DECEMBER 9, 2016

This is number 34 in my learning theories series. Psychologists and cognitive scientists have offered a number of useful theories that aid our understanding of learning. In this series I have been providing a brief overview of each theory, and how each can be applied in education. Bandura Social Learning Theory 4.

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Learning with e's

OCTOBER 10, 2019

2006) New Literacies: Everyday Practices and Classroom Learning. 2006) New Literacies: Everyday Practices and Classroom Learning. 2006) Literacy and Education: Understanding the new literacy studies in the classroom. 1947) The Theory of Social and Economic Organisation. Unported License. Unported License.

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Learning with e's

APRIL 8, 2013

When they enter into formal education, they enter into an artificial environment where learning is managed, directed and organised for them. As a response to the problems of learning in homogenised, regimented environments such as classrooms and lecture halls, Technology Enhanced Active Learning (TEAL) came into being.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Theory vs. Application in Instructional Design: One Academics View A long time ago, I decided I was much better at the practical side of things than the theoretical. Over the past few days, Ive been having a back and forth with Dr. John Curry, an Assistant Professor in Educational Technology at Oklahoma State.

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Learning Visions

MAY 9, 2007

Wednesday, May 09, 2007 Cognitive Flexibility Theory & Multiple Representations After reading Clarks comment on my posting from yesterday , Ive been looking into Cognitive Flexibility Theory (Spiro), trying to better understand the notion of "multiple representations." (You Creating Social Presence in Online Classroom (ID.

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