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Engaging online learners 1

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In order to rationalise activities within such a collaborative space, it is prudent to identify a framework within which activities can be defined. 1995) Social presence theory and implications for interaction and collaborative learning in computer conferences. 2009) Destructive creativity on the social web.

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Engaging online learners 2

Learning with e's

I also mentioned a very useful model that promotes creative, collaboration online writing. It can be adapted for a number of contexts, especially to promote various kinds of collaborative learning. 1995) Social presence theory and implications for interaction and collaborative learning in computer conferences.

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Wiki working

Learning with e's

I published two journal articles recently on the use of wikis in teaching and learning, and I'm making them available here on this blog. The first article came out of a whole term of gathering data from student teachers who were using wikis to support their study, and as a tool to encourage sharing and collaboration.

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

Learning with e's

The Social Web promotes collaboration Collaborative forms of learning are becoming increasingly popular methods of adult education, because they involve all students in the process of learning. The Good, the Bad and the Wiki: Evaluating Student Generated Content as a Collaborative Learning Tool.

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Learning with 'e's: Mashing it up

Learning with e's

Earlier today I was invited by my good friend Maged Kamel Boulos to write a paper on educational mashups for inclusion in a special issue of Future Internet - an online open access journal, which he is guest editing. Wikis can promote collaborative learning, and serve as repositories for user generated content (Wheeler et al, 2008).

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SMBs and Social Learning Technologies

Janet Clarey

Strategies: As part of a blended learning strategy. To provide a community for learning professionals. To provide a collaborative learning environment among cross-functional groups. As part of a learning plan. To create a place for informal learning. British Journal of Educational Technology, Vol.