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Generation next

Learning with e's

It's safe to claim that much of higher education is firmly rooted in the past , reflecting colonial history, traditional values and 20th (or even 19th) Century pedagogies. This might be seen as a generalisation, because there are some pockets of innovative pedagogy to be found in every large education institution. Unported License.

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Our digital future 11: AI enhanced course design

Learning with e's

Other jobs in society may already have been supplanted by robotics and artificial intelligence. Mostly, they are repetitive, low level or dangerous jobs, but replacing teachers with computers is neither desirable nor expedient. However, replacing some aspects of what teachers do is both effective and inevitable. "AI

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The AfL truth about assessment

Learning with e's

Many of the jobs children will take when they leave school in ten years or so haven''t even been conceived yet. This is assessment for learning (AfL) rather than assessment of learning, and it''s critical for good pedagogy. Photo from Wikimedia Commons by Hariadhi Who put the ass in assessment? a certainty. It should be AfL.

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Fade away

Learning with e's

Technology in itself is not enough to solve all of the problems inherent in education, but in concert with new pedagogies, visionary educators, and strong leadership, change can, and does happen. I wrote a post last year that argued for pedagogy to remain uppermost in our minds. As such we should make it mundane. Unported License.

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Tips for Better Data Visualization

CourseArc

So, what are the best and most effective practices to consider during data visualization? Which charts or graphs would you select for this job? Mastering data visualization tools is just part of your path to effectively using data. Image: “ I Heart Graphs ” by Ken Kuchih via Flickr Creative Commons License.

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Content as curriculum?

Learning with e's

Content is still very much king in schools, because 'content as curriculum' is easy and cost effective to deliver, and that is what most governments require and impose. It may impress your friends during a pub quiz, but it won't get you a job. Jobs are appearing that didn't exist even a year or two ago. They will tell you.

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Interview with Terry Anderson

Learning with e's

Terry: I think like any professional, distance educators need to know how to effectively use the tools of their trade. Second,to follow from Marshall McLuhan the Medium is the Pedagogy (first coined by Cousin (2005). Steve: What would be the three most important things an educator would need to know today? Unported License.

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