Remove Communities of Practice Remove Creative Commons Remove Press Remove Roles
article thumbnail

From novice to expert

Learning with e's

Where some might see lurking (being present but not directly contributing to discussions or online activities) as a form of social loafing or lack of engagement in the learning community, Lave argues that it is legitimate and can lead to fuller participation once knowledge and confidence has been gained. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

article thumbnail

Taking up residence

Learning with e's

The media and press also persist in using the term with alacrity, even though several academics , researchers and thought leaders (including Prensky himself) have repeatedly warned us about its lack of veracity or misinterpretation. This is why networked learning, and communities of practice are so important. Unported License.

Theory 105
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Theories for the digital age: Self regulated learning

Learning with e's

A number of collaborative and social networking tools regularly play a role within the average student PLE. Further, personal devices enable individuals to gain access and to participate at many levels within their communities of practice, from ‘entering by learning’ through to ‘transcending by developing’ (Ryberg & Christiansen, 2008).

Theory 103
article thumbnail

Shifting sands

Learning with e's

In the digital age, where we are surrounded by new and emerging technologies, pedagogical theories and practices are in need of change. Academic roles are changing. That they are ephemeral, from this perspective, will be less important than the impact such communities will have whilst they still exist. Unported License.

article thumbnail

E-Learning 101: Straightforward Answers to Fundamental Questions

ATD Learning Technologies

What is Creative Commons? Creative Commons is a type of copyright license wherein the creator of the content still retains the rights but allows others to use it free of charge with certain stipulations. Use of Creative Commons content is already pre-authorized with the terms and conditions set by the owner.

article thumbnail

Blogging as conversation

Learning with e's

I could have simply used a paper based diary, but I decided when I first heard of blogging that it might fulfil the role of an e-diary for me. You don''t need to wait for your publisher to run the presses, or for the postman to deliver your first edition. But this was a limited view. But blogging is different, because it is immediate.