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Parabolic learning

Learning with e's

We have previously explored a number of learning theories, new learning technologies, concepts around crowdsourcing, wisdom of crowds, folksonomies and user generated content, Web 2.0, mobile learning and a whole host of other themes during the course. Today was different, because normally I prepare thoroughly for the sessions.

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The social impact of disruptive technology

Learning with e's

Of course, what I write on my blog is not institutionally checked, which is different to a publication in a scientific journal which may go through two blind peer reviews. Of course they can be used inappropriately, e. Others don’t accept the idea that students have the same status as lecturers. Smartphones are disruptive.

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#40years of educational technology: Social media

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By 2006 several social networking sites were enjoying surges in popularity, including MySpace, Bebo and of course, Facebook. Around the turn of the century we all began to be aware of a surge in the use of the Web for creating content. 2006 was also the year Twitter was launched. Unported License.