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From novice to expert

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Reference Lave, J. Knowles Andragogy Photo by Thomas Hawk on Fotopedia From novice to expert by Steve Wheeler is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 and Wenger, E. 1990) Situated Learning: Legitimate Peripheral Participation. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Unported License.

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Instagram, WhatsApp and Learning

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This ‘paragogical’ theory is based on the premise that online networks are sufficiently developed to support user-generated content that can be shared freely and widely [ 55 , 56 ] to inform communities of practice and interest [ 57 ] (‘paragogy’ in this context refers to the conscious practice of peer learning, according to [ 56 ]).

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Learning first, technology second

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Let me give you an example: Many schools, colleges and universities have by now implemented a managed learning environment (MLE) sometimes referred to as a virtual learning environment (VLE) or Learning Management System (LMS). Sometimes, the technology does get in the way of learning and teaching. Leave the store. Unported License.

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Is all learning social?

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Another theory derived from social constructivism has been proposed by Lave and Wenger (1991) who argue that the formation of communities of practice can explain much of the informal learning that occurs for example in the workplace. References Bandura, A. 1978) Mind in Society: Photo by Steve Wheeler Is all learning social?

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Our mutual friends

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Learning within a highly connected community of practice provides learners with new vistas, greater scope for exploration, and access to dialogue at the highest level in their field of study. References Jenkins, H. Lave and Wenger Communities of Practice 26. But that is the subject matter for another blog post.

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Going the extra mile

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The previous post highlighted issues around the theory of Communities of Practice, from the work of Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger. How teachers encourage and support this kind of self actualization relies a lot on their creativity, their ability to inspire, and how well they practice the fine art of education.

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The point of no return

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Reference Mezirow, J. Lave and Wenger Communities of Practice 26. Maslow Hierarchy of Human Needs Photo by Sid Mosdell on Flickr The point of no return by Steve Wheeler is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 San Francisco: Jossey Bass. Previous pos ts in this series: 1.

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