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Acquistions – Someone had an idea

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The other day, I was listening to an audiobook, and the author spoke about ideas. I thought about this, as you can tell, and said to myself, okay, let’s write a post where the e-learning history and thus learning systems, authoring tools, and alike are intertwined with good and bad ideas. A lot of us, I think, come up with ideas.

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Supporting online learners

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If you're new to online teaching, or are revisiting it, do consider spending an hour of your time to browse through the ideas in this module. I cover a range of themes around online learning support, and apply several well known theories to explain what is required in digital learning environments. There is a quiz and a range of activities.

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Learning, making and powerful ideas

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My last post explored Donald Norman''s ideas around perception and the design of every day objects. 1980) Mindstorms: Children, Computers and Powerful Ideas. Festinger Social Comparison Theory 11. Lave and Wenger Communities of Practice 26. Previous posts in this series are all linked below. Reference Papert, S.

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Knowledge, practice and community

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In this post, I extend this idea into the work Lave did with Etienne Wenger, which has become known as Communities of Practice. The work of Lave and Wenger advances this concept, turning its focus to the people who make up the learning communities we are all a part of. Festinger Social Comparison Theory 11.

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THREE STRATEGIES FOR LEADING VIRTUAL SALES TEAMS

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You can also create internal communities of practice around skill sets that need continual attention or specific projects or tasks. The network these communities of practice create can extend far beyond the initial intent of the group and build strong connections among your team.

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3 Key Strategies for Leading Remote Sales Teams

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You can also create internal communities of practice around skill sets that need continual attention or specific projects or tasks. The network these communities of practice create can extend far beyond the initial intent of the group and build strong connections among your team. Featured Resources.

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Learning first, technology second

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Many teachers welcome the idea of bringing new technology into the classroom. 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. Are your staff on board with this idea? Let me elaborate. Leave the store.