Learning with E’s
from Learning with E’s: Educational Theory and Practice in the Digital Age by Steve Wheeler
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[Paulo Freire] counsels: ‘Washing one’s hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral.’ from Learning with E’s: Educational Theory and Practice in the Digital Age by Steve Wheeler Read more →
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In the act of public writing, we expose our ideas and begin to understand our own thoughts more clearly. from Learning with E’s: Educational Theory and Practice in the Digital Age by Steve Wheeler Read more →
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Whatever the format of the story, whether related as an oral presentation, a blockbuster movie, or even a bestselling novel, storytelling has the function of reinforcing societal norms, and tracing the history of who we are, our collective identity, the very essence of our humanity. from Learning with E’s: Educational Theory and Practice in the […] Read more →
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The Web is a large learning space where we encounter others also interested in the same topics. It is a limitless place where people create and share knowledge, and it is a space in which we can have conversations that can continue almost indefinitely, drawing others into the dialogue from diverse interests, cultures and backgrounds. […] Read more →
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Have the multi-dimensional possibilities of the Web forged a generation of non-linear thinkers, or has the Web simply been fashioned in such a way that it reflects the natural structure of human minds? from Learning with E’s: Educational Theory and Practice in the Digital Age by Steve Wheeler Read more →
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[Siva Vaidhyanathan] is uncomfortable with the erroneous misclassification of generations and associated assumptions of technology competency levels, and warns: ‘We should drop our simplistic attachments to generations so we can generate an accurate and subtle account of the needs of young people–and all people, for that matter.’ from Learning with E’s: Educational Theory and Practice […] Read more →
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Further evolution of technologies and increased reliance upon their use in human activities may advance society into completely new, unexpected and unpredictable directions. from Learning with E’s: Educational Theory and Practice in the Digital Age by Steve Wheeler Read more →
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The institutional learning platform–the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) or Learning Management System (LMS)–is a classic case of decisions being made about learning without consulting the learner, or indeed, even the practitioner. The architecture of the standard VLE/LMS requires that knowledge is offered in homogenised format, and there is little space for personalisation of content. It […] Read more →
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When a learner starts to blog, they start to think for themselves. They have to consider the audience of more than one (the teacher) and they are required to be masters of their own journey. from Learning with E’s: Educational Theory and Practice in the Digital Age by Steve Wheeler Read more →