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3 Steps to Transition From Teacher to Trainer (and One Word of Caution)

Learningtogo

Now is a good time to review the differences between andragogy (adult learning) and pedagogy (teaching children) and learn some techniques to offer to those of us making the transition or supporting colleagues who are making the journey. As an adult, the sharp distinction some professionals make between andragogy and pedagogy trouble me.

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The future of MOOCs

E-Learning Provocateur

Sure, the pedagogy may not be perfect, but the alternative is much worse. Involving little more than knowledge transmission and perhaps a quiz at the end, the xMOOC is widely seen as replicating old-fashioned lectures and exams. The pedagogy of MOOCs will be enriched. Offshoring will become the rule, not the exception.

OER 279
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The future of MOOCs

E-Learning Provocateur

Sure, the pedagogy may not be perfect, but the alternative is much worse. Involving little more than knowledge transmission and perhaps a quiz at the end, the xMOOC is widely seen as replicating old-fashioned lectures and exams. The pedagogy of MOOCs will be enriched. Offshoring will become the rule, not the exception.

OER 225
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The 100 Best Trivia Questions with Answers

ProProfs

Want to test knowledge? What is a golfer said to have, if he is entitled to tee off first? What city lies on the western shore of the Caspian Sea? What is pedagogy? Introduction. Sports trivia questions. Technology trivia questions. Science trivia questions. Health trivia questions. Geography trivia questions. Conclusion.

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eLearning Conferences 2011

Tony Karrer

link] or [link] December 14, 2010 International Workshop on Knowledge Discovery Using Cloud and Distributed Computing Platforms , Sydney, Australia. link] February 3-4, 2011 Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy , Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA. Maarten, The Netherland Antilles. https://tekri.athabascau.ca/analytics/

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Is Borderless Education Changing the Dynamic of Higher Education?

Hurix Digital

It transcends beyond cultural, geographical, and institutional boundaries to redefine the accessibility of knowledge. It is a student-centric approach that involves various pedagogies and learning methodologies, such as smart classes , online learning platforms, off-shore campuses, etc.