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The evolution of personal learning environments

Origin Learning

A personal learning environment refers to the tools, technologies, resources etc. that a person uses at the individual level to build on his knowledge base. By and large, this constitutes John’s Personal Learning Environment (PLE). Much of our learning is informal and happens online.

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Revisiting personal learning

Clark Quinn

And I was reminded of it thinking about personal learning, and looked at it again. So here’s a mindmap of personal learning, and the associated thinking. You can also search for information, using DuckDuckGo or Google, or going straight to Wikipedia or other appropriate information resources you know.

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What are Personal Learning Networks?

SHIFT eLearning

Most of us might answer “in a classroom”, but, in reality, the majority of learning comes from other places, like Personal Learning Networks. Today more learners use tools like Google and Wikipedia to acquire new skills and knowledge. They subscribe to personal and professional blogs.

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Developing Personal Learning Networks – Resources

David Kelly

More and more people are realizing they are networked learners, with a large percentage of their learning coming via a dedicated group of chosen and trusted resources. This network of resources is commonly referred to as a Personal Learning Network (or PLN), and it is one of the most powerful learning tools in a networked world.

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Personal Learning Tools and Technologies

Tony Karrer

Tools to Make Reading & Research More Effective Personal Learning Knowledge Work Environment Personal and Group Learning Using Web 2.0 Tools to Make Reading & Research More Effective Personal Learning Knowledge Work Environment Personal and Group Learning Using Web 2.0 links: [link]

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5 eLearning Trends Leading to the End of the Learning Management System

easygenerator

Today learning is becoming more “pull’ and less “push”, as learners take charge of their own learning. Since there is so much available information for anyone to find what they need, when they need it — through search engines, Wikipedia, Mooc’s or YouTube. All methods are good and they can even be combined.

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The grassroots of learning

E-Learning Provocateur

Here’s a common scenario: I “quickly” look up something on Wikipedia, and hours later I have 47 tabs open as I delve into tangential aspects of the topic. The Internet is thus the perfect vehicle for explaining the concept of rhizomatic learning. That’s the beauty of hypertext.

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