Editor’s note: In the first two terms of implementing an iPad programme, Longfield Academy in Kent have noticed a great impact on teaching and learning – read more of the findings from the programme.
Editor’s note: Older people tend to dislike e-readers, but expend less cognitive effort using them than when reading real books. This research looks into how we perform as readers across different devices.
Editor’s note: Slidedeck from Karl Kapp on immersive learning through games, gamification and virtual worlds.
Editor’s note: Reflective piece by Clive Shepherd on synchronicity in learning – can we make more of being together, learning together? Shepherd thinks so.
Editor’s note: Author Euan Semple looks at mobile communication and why companies need to pay attention – and adapt – to this ever-growing phenomenon.
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Following his presentation at Learning Technologies 2013, head of community development at DPG Mike Collins…
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Editor’s note: Ahead of their design jam, the Big Idea, weelearning have written an introduction to the concept of design thinking. Great introduction and primer on the main concepts.
Editor’s note: Reflections on how L&D can help build personal and organisational resilience from Sukh Pabial who is helping his organisation change rapidly as a part of the change agenda in the NHS.
Editor’s note: Instructional designer Margaret Kelsey’s reflections on Learning Technologies 2013. The following paragraph sums it up well: ‘Thankfully, we are now entering this age of connectivism supported by technology because the human spirit is predisposed to seek, find, and explore; to hypothesize, synthesize, and analyze concepts; to share, connect and collaborate – all without imposed limitations. Witness the increase in home school programs for youth and online programs for adults; all self-directed learning.’
Editor’s note: Dr Kelly Brooks of the American Public University looks at research into whether video games can help to increase fitness. can games produce real work behaviour change?
Editor’s note: Clark Quinn’s mindmap of a Roger Schank keynote at the Third International Conference of e-Learning and Distance Education shows Schank’s views on how learning really works.
The slidedeck from Scott Scanlon, creator of Curation Traffic, annotates examples of curated content. Not…
In his session at Learning Technologies 2013, the BBC’s former chief learning officer Nigel Paine…