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Curriculum or pedagogy?

Clark Quinn

For example, I worked on a project that was trying to develop some K12 curricula online, to provide support for learners in HS that might not have sufficiently capable learners. So I have argued for a massive project, but using advanced curricula and pedagogy. The simple fact is that we need a better curriculum and a better pedagogy.

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Pedagogy vs. Andragogy: Where Many Get it Wrong In Their Learning Strategy

eLearningMind

It’s not all Greek to us: When we’re talking about eLearning, the words “pedagogy” and “andragogy” are often thrown around. Both of Greek origin, pedagogy literally translates to paidi (child) and ago (guide). What are the differences between Pedagogy and Andragogy? The problem? Adult Learning.

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Great and small

E-Learning Provocateur

In Australian English for example, fair dinkum means “true” or “genuine” Linguaphiles speculate the phrase originated in 19th Century Lincolnshire, where “dinkum” referred to a fair amount of work, probably in relation to a stint down the mines. And yet our language is nuanced.

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Is the pedagogy of MOOCs flawed?

E-Learning Provocateur

That of course is not to say that the e-learning designer is prevented from using these devices; for example, he or she might leverage other non-LMS technology within the organisation or in the cloud. Moreover, although an organisation may have a subscription to an LMS that offers these devices, it may not have them activated.

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Alternate Pedagogies and Experiences

Clark Quinn

And one of the things that has been of interest to me is looking differently at pedagogies. In the traditional view, we activate the learner’s interest, we present them with the concept, we provide examples, we have them practice (with feedback), and we conclude the learning experience. Traditional.

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Connected pedagogy: Smart technology

Learning with e's

A variety of new approaches to pedagogy have been introduced as a result of our hyperconnected society (of which more in a future blog post). The fact that any of us can access knowledge, expertise and resources so we can learn at any time and in virtually any place, means that the way we see pedagogy must change. To be continued.

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Transformers

E-Learning Provocateur

Look no further than the Higher Education sector for a prime example. Beyond our misgivings with technology, moreover, the virus has also shone a light on our pedagogy. For example, if we were charged with upskilling our colleagues across the business in Design Thinking, we might kick off by sharing Chris Nodder’s 1.5-minute