Learning with e's

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

As I have previously argued, I believe summative assessment methods are only useful to mark an end to a specific period of learning, a gateway into the next stage of the learning journey (and I''m not convinced we should even be doing this in many cases). One recent assessment method I have used is to get students to make videos.

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Learning with e's

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Photo by Crabchick on Flickr In my #3quotes series I have been citing directly from the texts of education thinkers, because it is important to apply ideas and theories in context. 3quotes from Bruner by Steve Wheeler was written in Plymouth, England and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0

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DECEMBER 3, 2014

On the second day of the project they assembled their images and videos together, added sound effects and music, and then presented their videos to their peers and the module tutors for feedback. Plymouth has a rich heritage and is steeped in history. Below is a fine example of the work they produced in their Stories without Words project.

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Learning with e's

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Technology integration results in digital tools being embedded into learning, so that for example maker cultures emerge, or the classroom activities are flipped , supporting more effective pedagogies and improving student learning outcomes. Ultimately, technology should be integrated into education so that learning can be transformed.

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Learning with e's

JANUARY 31, 2016

In a recent blog post, Antonio Teixera , President of EDEN wrote: "By just adding 21st century technologies to 20th century teaching practices we’ll only be diluting the effectiveness of teaching." Firstly, the technology will not fit the teaching method. Thirdly, the effectiveness of both technology and teaching will be diluted.

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Learning with e's

MAY 2, 2019

Photo by Vladimer Shioshvili on Flickr Educators have been using video for decades. Later I witnessed the use of video as a feedback method for student teachers on practice. They need to find resources quickly and effectively, so navigation of content must be quick and simple. References Brame, C. Unported License.

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Learning with e's

JULY 29, 2019

Photo by Florian Klauer on unsplash I have been privileged over the past few years to have garnered a good audience for my writing. All this has been possible because they are all labelled as Creative Commons with a repurpose licence. 2005) Free Culture: The Nature and Future of Creativity. As this blog approaches 8.5

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Learning with e's

JULY 12, 2017

Photo from LSE Library on Flickr Most of the students starting university at the end of summer 2017 were born around the turn of the century. Yet innovative pedagogy in higher education is not prevalent, and academics are generally reluctant to change their methods. It's a sobering thought. Unported License.

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APRIL 10, 2017

Whiteboard rooms are a simple yet surprisingly effective method to encourage and support creativity, agile thinking and collaborative working. In the digital realm, how effective are shared spaces such as wikis and forums for promoting creative thinking? What about spaces for problem solving? Unported License.

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Learning with e's

MARCH 12, 2016

However, these are still used effectively by those who desire to access educational opportunities to which they would otherwise have no access. 3) Learners need consistent, reliable access to learning materials, but also connections to peers and teachers if learning by mobile is to be effective. don't have internet capability).

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Learning with e's

MAY 31, 2018

Photo by Sean MacEntee on Flickr Old Trafford. It's an unimportant gulf to bridge when we talk about ways of thinking, and methods of teaching. Education and industry rarely communicate effectively. The Theatre of Dreams. It's the home of Manchester United - probably the greatest football team in the world. Unported License.

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Learning with e's

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

It seems strange that although research points to their ineffectiveness as a method of learning, lectures still figure predominantly in higher education. Some academics might argue that when faced with a large group of 150 or more students, the lecture is the only viable method. Photo by Archbob on Pixabay Why lectures?

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Learning with e's

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Some of the most effective learning methods involve students doing and making, problem solving, and playing games, all of which comply with the notion of being in a meaningful setting. There is evidence that schools are beginning to adopt authentic learning methods. This is a real challenge to many schools. Unported License.

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Learning with e's

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Our final #EDENchat of 2015 focused on new learning environments, namely MOOCs, flipped classrooms and blended learning methods. One of the key discussion points was around the nature of these approaches and their effectiveness as learning environments. The dates and topics will be announced on this blog and on the EDEN website soon.

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Learning with e's

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Take the job of teaching - how many things do we need to do simultaneously to be an effective teacher? Blue Beetle Training is one of a number of companies popping up in the learning and skills sector that focus on developing creative and innovative new ways to learn. How many of us would like tuition in how to do that successfully?

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Learning with e's

MAY 6, 2016

Was there a creative difference? This led to a brief discussion on which method was the most effective - collaboration and exploration, or direct instruction? One remark was that 'there are many ways to create a box, and many methods that can be used to teach it, but ultimately, everyone still makes a box.'

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Learning with e's

JULY 26, 2019

Photo by Nick Morrison on unsplash Language, like all forms of human communication, tends to evolve as each new generation uses it. Which can you use more effectively to articulate your ideas? As it has evolved, so it has developed to encompass all of the achievements of our human history. Wheeler, S. Carmarthen: Crown House.

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Learning with e's

JUNE 18, 2014

Deductive reasoning methods can therefore also be applied to good effect in just about any lesson on any subject. The ability to deduce from the general to the specific is the basis of all good science, and runs consistently through a number of disciplines such as mathematics and statistical analysis. Unported License.

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Learning with e's

JUNE 1, 2014

In effect, says Festinger, we seek to reduce our dissonance through attempting to rationalise our thoughts and beliefs and those with which they conflict. Indeed, problem based learning is thought to be one of the most effective situated learning methods. Festinger called this phenomenon cognitive dissonance. Unported License.

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Learning with e's

JULY 19, 2015

This image was sent to me by Simon Ensor, (his blog Touches of Sense is well worth reading by the way) and here is my response: The is a photo of jigsaw puzzle pieces, which brings three things to mind about education that are key to our understanding of good pedagogy. There are methods that people adhere to. So what are your ideas?

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Learning with e's

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

It's a very effective method to help the audience join the dots. Used appropriately, it can be a very effective method to prepare students' minds for when an important principle or concept needs to be conveyed. They introduce a seemingly random topic early on in their set, and it seems there is no relevance.

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Learning with e's

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

It's a very effective method to help the audience join the dots. Used appropriately, it can be a very effective method to prepare students' minds for when an important principle or concept needs to be conveyed. They introduce a seemingly random topic early on in their set, and it seems there is no relevance.

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Learning with e's

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

What is it about games that make them so popular, and such a powerful learning method? For a start, there are an impressive array of transferrable skills to be acquired, especially if the games played are designed effectively. Photo by Steve Wheeler The games we play by Steve Wheeler is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0

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JANUARY 10, 2014

It took many years before he was able to express himself effectively, and he would become extremely agitated when he couldn''t make himself understood. The other children got used to him, and over time, he learnt to control his impulses, and to express himself more clearly and effectively. All they could see was the strange behaviour.

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Learning with e's

OCTOBER 13, 2012

The bottom line is this: In the UK, exams are used by Government more to provide indicators of school effectiveness than they are for providing students with qualifications. There are many better methods of tracking student progress than exams. Many assessment methods are substantially more effective in assessing for learning.

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Learning with e's

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

I have managed many meaningful conversations with students about their work through this method, both during lessons and also post-lecture, but it''s clearly not for everyone. I have used these to great effect with smaller groups to enable them to document and share their progress during project work. Unported License.

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Learning with e's

APRIL 26, 2016

What kind of assessment feedback is the most effective for students? What methods of learning do they prefer? Photo courtesy of JISC Student voices unheard? by Steve Wheeler was written in Plymouth, England and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Are these supported?

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Learning with e's

APRIL 1, 2014

For quite some time now though I have been considering other ways that might be less time consuming and also more effective in disseminating these ideas. By far the best method with the least risk for me though, would be telepathy - transmitting my ideas directly into the minds of others, through new technologies such as the Muse Headband.

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Learning with e's

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

Video is also very effective for storytelling, and one of my favourite things to watch on video is documentaries. Podcasting is a popular method for conveying knowledge in audio format. Creating videos of events, presentations, interviews, demonstrations. Tools to look out for: Podbean, Libsyn , Audacity. Teaching is for a season.

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Learning with e's

OCTOBER 3, 2015

There are some great exemplars of effective education from across the ages. She could have taught them to sing anything using this method - even Firestarter. Recently I have been teaching a research skills module to a whole year group of third year education undergraduates. Look, I'm being serious here - kind of). Unported License.

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Learning with e's

AUGUST 7, 2011

I visit a lot of schools as a part of my role as a teacher educator, and it always strikes me when I enter a school reception area, that only the best children's paintings, photos and other artwork are on display. by Steve Wheeler is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Why is that?

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Learning with e's

AUGUST 18, 2015

Colleagues resisted the presence of computers, because they were worried about the potential effects, and some also questioned their validity. I had to ensure that the computers were deployed appropriately and in a manner that would demonstrate their effectiveness. If we want education to be effective, then some things need to change.

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Learning with e's

JULY 12, 2015

Increasing numbers of high profile academics (such as danah boyd and Martin Weller for example) are turning their backs on traditional methods of research dissemination, publishing their work exclusively on free-to-read open access platforms or on their blogs. Photo by Justinc on Wikimedia Commons Open or shut? Unported License.

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Learning with e's

DECEMBER 6, 2012

This is known as sentiment tracking, a method that may well come in useful in education in the future. They want to know how a complaint in a public forum can have negative high impact on their business if it's not dealt with effectively. It's a very effective marketing ploy, but there is also enormous educational potential.

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Learning with e's

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

I argued that due to advances in information and communication technologies (ICTs) that traditional student catchment areas would begin to disappear or become less obvious (the death of distance) and recommended that universities turn their attention to blended and distance methods to broaden and extend their reach (the distributed model).

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Learning with e's

APRIL 21, 2015

Ipsative assessment is not a commonly known method, and yet most of us use it just about every day to measure ourselves. Whether we can effectively replace our current system of assessment with ipsative assessment is another question entirely. One teacher raised their hand. This is a standard response. Unported License.

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Learning with e's

JUNE 18, 2014

Deductive reasoning methods can therefore also be applied to good effect in just about any lesson on any subject. The ability to deduce from the general to the specific is the basis of all good science, and runs consistently through a number of disciplines such as mathematics and statistical analysis. Unported License.

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