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Learning first, technology second

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Ideas range from games based learning , to the use of social media and networking, to simpler approaches such as the use of digital cameras in art or data logging in science. Sometimes, the technology does get in the way of learning and teaching. Unported License. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e''s.

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7 ways to support learner-teacher interaction

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Here''s a few ideas for you to consider: 1) Lecturers can make sure they maintain dialogue with their students through participation in social media sites. 2) One popular social media site - Twitter - is a different proposition entirely. Hyperinks and other media can be sent as tweets. Unported License. But be careful.

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The future of learning

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Informal learning is becoming an increasingly enriched experience with personal tools, and there is improved connectivity too, ensuring that anyone who has a mobile smart device is more likely to be able to connect to the Internet quickly and seamlessly. Unported License. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e's.

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The personal web

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I believe the PLE extends beyond personal web tools to encompass other tools and resources, such as paper based resources and broadcast media such as television and radio, as well as conversations with other people, realia experiences and so on. Unported License. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e's.

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The survival of higher education (3): The Social Web

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Below are four reasons why the Social Web and associated media are changing higher education. Here social media were used to connect people, enabling them to collaborate together in project work, small group learning and online discussions. Unported License. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e''s.

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Punk learning

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Punk learning (some would call it Edupunk ) reflects that seventies music ethos. For some time, educators have been subverting established methods and turning their backs on institutional tools and technologies such as the managed learning environment (also known as LMS or VLE). Unported License.