Learning with e's

MARCH 9, 2014

In mathematics, I have seen interactive whiteboards used very effectively to teach number bonds and floor robots can be used successfully to teach geometry and algorithms. If you believe technology can be used to engage students, to enhance or extend learning, or to enrich the life of your community of practice, then go for it.

Technology 111

Technology Social Networks VLE Pedagogy 111

Learning with e's

AUGUST 10, 2009

1) The French had no effective leadership, but the English and Welsh had a strong and determined leader in King Henry V. Anyone with a modicum of insight will see that there are several parallels here with the battle between the institutional VLE and Edupunk style ‘do-it-yourselves’ personal web tools. The personal web is on the rise.

VLE 86

VLE Virtual Learning Environment PLE Web 86

Learning with e's

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

The user interface on most VLE/LMS technologies is often too complex for students, who spend much more time trying to navigate and discover content than they do actually learning that content. This can be a desirable effect if the student is required to learn something deeply and reason about its significance. Koffka Gestalt theory 21.

Design 98

Design Cognitive Theory Maslow 98

E-Learning Provocateur

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

• Would a wiki be a more effective (self-directed) mode of delivery? • Encourage continual communication among the learners and their colleagues in the wider workplace. Consider a regular “community of practice&# meeting if the conversation does not naturally emerge. Connectivist design.

Theory 156

Theory Informal Tips Cognitive 156