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3 Steps to Transition From Teacher to Trainer (and One Word of Caution)

Learningtogo

Now is a good time to review the differences between andragogy (adult learning) and pedagogy (teaching children) and learn some techniques to offer to those of us making the transition or supporting colleagues who are making the journey. As an adult, the sharp distinction some professionals make between andragogy and pedagogy trouble me.

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The future of MOOCs

E-Learning Provocateur

Sure, the pedagogy may not be perfect, but the alternative is much worse. Countries that currently attract foreign students to their shores will need to brace for the impact on their local economies, as an ever-increasing proportion of students choose to gain an international education without leaving their home country.

OER 279
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The future of MOOCs

E-Learning Provocateur

Sure, the pedagogy may not be perfect, but the alternative is much worse. Countries that currently attract foreign students to their shores will need to brace for the impact on their local economies, as an ever-increasing proportion of students choose to gain an international education without leaving their home country.

OER 224
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The 100 Best Trivia Questions with Answers

ProProfs

What is a golfer said to have, if he is entitled to tee off first? What city lies on the western shore of the Caspian Sea? What is pedagogy? Which NFL franchise was in Cleveland until the 1940s, in Los Angeles until the 1990s, and is in St. Louis today? Answer- The Rams. How many feet separate the stakes in a game of horseshoes?

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eLearning Conferences 2011

Tony Karrer

link] February 3-4, 2011 Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy , Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA. link] May 30-June 1, 2011 Redesigning Pedagogy : Transforming Teaching, Inspiring Learning, Singapore, Singapore. link] August 17-18, 2011 Conference on eLearning and IT Offshoring , New York, NY, USA. link] April ?,