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Learning theories for the digital age

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I pointed out recently that many of the older theories of pedagogy were formulated in a pre-digital age. I blogged about some of the new theories that seem appropriate as explanatory frameworks for learning in a digital age. Is it now time for these new theories to replace the old ones?

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Bear pit pedagogy

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In other words, we enable digital and physical learning spaces in which they can freely explore ideas, argue with each other (and us) over concepts and theories and in so doing, develop their reasoning and thinking skills. Unported License. In order to develop key critical thinking skills, learners need to be able to argue effectively.

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Communities and connections

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My opening keynote speech at the 29th annual EDEN conference at VIVES University of Applied Sciences in Bruges, Belgium earlier this week was given the title Connected pedagogies - Learning and teaching in the digital age. Unported License. Unported License. These are presented at the very end of my keynote.

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Narrative pedagogy 3: Problem solving

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In this short series (on what I will call 'narrative pedagogy'*) I'm exploring some of the storytelling techniques that can be adapted for use in education. The first post featured a technique called Interrupted Routine ; the second discussed Red Herrings in narrative. Unported License. Unported License.

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The EDEN interviews: Stefan Hrastinski

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In this interview after his keynote, we enjoyed a wide ranging discussion around various theories of pedagogy, student engagement and participation, networjed learning, and the specific characteristics and practices that make a teacher effective in digitally mediated spaces. Unported License.

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What has been and what is yet to come

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In the meantime, here's the title and abstract of my keynote: Technology Supported Learning: What has been, and what is yet to come In recent years education has been assailed by waves of new technologies, theories and practises. If you would like to book me to speak at your event, please email me at this link to discuss your requirements.

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Praxis makes perfect

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Today we discussed praxis. My explanation is that praxis is at the nexus - the overlap - between theory and practice. My explanation is that praxis is at the nexus - the overlap - between theory and practice. Praxis is the essence of what happens when theory is applied to practice, and can be simplified in this Venn diagram.

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