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Learning first, technology second

Learning with e's

In mathematics, I have seen interactive whiteboards used very effectively to teach number bonds and floor robots can be used successfully to teach geometry and algorithms. There is nothing wrong with any of these approaches, provided they don''t get in the way of good pedagogy. But that is the problem. Leave the store.

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Good morning Barcelona!! Jim Groom at #EDEN15

Learning with e's

Groom made several key points around the process of 'uneducation' (borrowed from Brian Lamb) where he talked about 'descent into the maelstrom' - an account of effects of modern networked communication on professional practice. His keynote speech at EDEN 2015 started in anarchic, Robin Williams style 'Good morning Barcelona!!' Cue applause.

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In theory.

Learning with e's

A lot of teachers do have a working knowledge of how electronic media can be used to support learning, but how many know when to use them and how to optimise their effects? e-Pedagogy is not an easy field to understand, but it is on the increase, and we need new theories to help us understand.

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From EDUPUNK to ds106. 10Q: Jim Groom

Learning with e's

None of this happens in an LMS (or VLE), in fact, that systematic design of that system is anathema to all of these crucial elements of educating in the digital era. What is on your horizon for new technology, new ways of learning and new pedagogies? That said, I had to breakup with EDUPUNK in 2010 because it wasn''t fun any more.