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Learning first, technology second

Learning with e's

Ideas range from games based learning , to the use of social media and networking, to simpler approaches such as the use of digital cameras in art or data logging in science. Is your school community ready to adopt new practices or will they resist? Are your staff on board with this idea? Unported License.

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Coalescing virtually

Moodle Journal

I have been working on plans to encourage students to adopt the idea of virtual learning communities for the coming academic year. But to be realistic there has to be some sense of virtual value! I naturally intend being part of all this as you can see here.

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The survival of higher education (3): The Social Web

Learning with e's

Although this is not the entire story, I believe we will need to adopt these and other new technology mediated approaches widely if we wish to secure the future of higher education. blogs disruptive innovation education higher education learning social web Technology the future of education VLE wikis' Unported License.

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Facebook for e-Learning

eFront

At the same time, Facebook is one of the fastest growing social networks that helps people communicate efficiently with their friends, families, coworkers, and classmates. Sorry I got carried away a bit there :P You can also integrate other social networking API's such as Twitter. November 7, 2010 9:34 AM JasonOutThere said.

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Edupunk stalks the institution.

Learning with e's

There has been much rhetoric over how academics are increasingly disenchanted with institutional VLE provision and are subscribing to a 'doing it yourself' approach. Students are also voting with their feet, with many preferring to use social networking tools such as Facebook to communicate in place of the institutional e-mail system.

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What to Do With a Broken LMS

CLO Magazine

However, basic and advanced features such as social networking and informal learning can be built in and road tested to work in pre-built learning portals — upgrading LMS capabilities rather than building from scratch. Moodle is a VLE designed to support learning in the academic community.

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Multi-Generational Learning in the Workplace

Janet Clarey

Google, Google Scholar, and Wikipedia for homework, the school’s VLE/LMS, instant message, text, profile on a social networking service like Facebook or MySpace.). Neomillennial User Experience Design Strategies: Utilizing social networking media to support “always on” learning styles. & Fisher, M. 34 (1) 5-32, 2005-2006.