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"Where Do You Learn?": Tweeting to Inform Learning Space Development
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Rob Hubbard Jun 30.
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For those who have not tried my 21st century learning quiz yet here it is and was designed by young learners as part of the BSF programme
http://future.ncsl.org.uk/ShowResource.aspx?ID=826
I agree Lesley, My grandaughter is 3 this month and uses her Toshiba netbook(present from grandad) to watch peppa pig on BBC iplayer and uses skype to speak to and see her grandparents, and uses her grandma'a iphone touch skilfully! She will be 14 i…
I thought it was about time I 'upskilled' myself and spent some time in a Primary School this morning in a reception class. I was just amazed to see 4 and 5 year old children being given instruction that they had to 'choose' a quiet activity. They h…
Here is a quick look at the proposed School of the Future in the UK before 2020:
http://www.55degrees.co.uk/solutions/learning/building_schools_for_the_future.php
I just made the same suggestion in this discussion then saw your reply Richard!
http://altogethernow.ning.com/group/contentanddigitalresources/forum/topics/what-tools-can-tutors-and
I like the sound of eMentors - what a great idea. Is this a local…
Hi Cathy
I recently hosted a meeting of eMentors (students that teach the teachers how to use technology appropriately) at Hopwood Hall College near Manchester - and the students are very keen to support teachers in the use of twitter. So much so t…
This looks like some interesting some work from Glasgow caledonian on digital literacies
http://www.academy.gcal.ac.uk/llida/about.html
Recently, Channel 4 commissioned some research from OTX into the relationships that kids aged 12-24 have with technology.
Some top-line stats may surprise you about the average 12-24 year old (or not, if you are one or if you live with one or two!)…
During the Becta/NUS joint-events, we had a good discussion with college students about their view of using technology to learn. As many of you have mentioned, students do have the awareness and ability to discriminate tools which can help them lear…
Just to share this link from Committee of the Inquiry into the changing learner experience - Can HE keep up with the Web 2.0 world? which can be found at http://clex.org.uk/ourfindings.php which states: the report finds that universities and college…
Bob Thanks for your comments - the focus you mention is so important in bringing together the sector expertise, engagement and experience in CPD and it is fantastic to see all partners committing to making it happen. We have a consenus now on which…
This is really welcome news....the prospectus sounds like it will be a useful lens for cpd for the sector.....which combined with the organisational self review available with generator, should provide a long overdue focus on cpd for the FE system w…
A lot of people have commented that developing the current workforce is a major challenge if we are to progress towards the vision for 2020.
In April 2008 Becta published the first FE and Skills Harnessing Technology Strategy and Implementation Pla…
A lot of people have commented that developing the current workforce is a major challenge if we are to progress towards the vision for 2020.
In April 2008 Becta published the first FE and Skills Harnessing Technology Strategy and Implementation Pla…
Learner expectations are a major issue in the report from the committee of inquiry into HE and most of the key findings and recommendations transcend all sectors.
http://flux.futurelab.org.uk/2009/05/14/higher-education-and-web-20/
Interesting article in Educause Quarterly "Where Do You Learn?": Tweeting to Inform Learning Space Development"
http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/EDUCAUSEQuarterlyMagazineVolum/WhereDoYouLearnTweetingtoInfor/163852
PS I have lost faith in t…
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 11:00am on June 5, 2009,
Barbara Newland said… - Hi
It would be good to catch up. I am going to the Blackboard conference in Washington and hope to meet Linda. Do you remember the one in Baltimore?
Barbara
- At 10:30pm on May 4, 2009,
Ellen Lessner said… - Hi Cathy,
This is a pleasant surprise and I will look at the area you suggested.
Hope you had a good holiday weekend!
Ellen
- At 10:05pm on April 1, 2009,
John Peacock said… - Cathy
I think the site could lead to some interesting exchanges. If we can prevent colleges from opening new buildings and filling them with "old" technology it would be a massive step forward.
John
- At 7:22pm on March 27, 2009,
Sue McLeod said… - Hi Cathy, I've viewed some of the video and it is interesting. Have also passed on to Rosie. We're planning all the IT for our new build ready for Sep 09 so useful to review what's happening. Hope to speak soon. Sue.
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