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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. In this post, I''m revisiting a well known and heavily used motivational theory - Maslow''s Hierarchy of Human Needs. Most versions of Maslow''s Hierarchy are represented as pyramids.

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The importance of being networked

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One of the key reasons educators need a PLN is to keep in touch, to maintain dialogue with their community of practice. Indeed, the fact that many social media users are altruistic and are willing to share their ideas for free to their community should be enough to convince most educators to join in. References Maslow, A.

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Is AI taking over jobs? It’s time to create more meaningful careers

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It aligns with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, where the pursuit of personal growth and fulfillment is at the pinnacle of human needs. You could also establish company-wide initiatives that focus on environmental sustainability, ethical sourcing, or community engagement. Recognition.

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Going the extra mile

Learning with e's

The previous post highlighted issues around the theory of Communities of Practice, from the work of Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger. In this post, I'm revisiting a well known and heavily used motivational theory - Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs. Most versions of Maslow's Hierarchy are represented as pyramids. Unported License.

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Connected pedagogy: Shared minds

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We learn best when we feel we belong, and we feel more comfortable when we perceive psychological safety (Maslow, 1954). One essential element of connected pedagogy is communication. Related blog posts Connected pedagogy: Social media Connected pedagogy: Smart technology References Maslow, A. 1954) Motivation and Personality.

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The point of no return

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The previous post featured Abraham Maslow''s Hierarchy of Human Needs. 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 Jahoda Ideal Mental Health 20.

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#LearningIs social

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In the digital age, it is commonplace to connect into a Community of Practice that reflects or represents our interests. In Lave's terms, the CoP is essential for developing our sense of purpose within our chosen community. There are many social theories that explain our membership of 'tribes' or communities.

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