21 mars 2019

By Stephen Downes - Stephen's Web. Personalization and the 2 Sigma Problem
Arthur VanderVeen, EdSurge, Aug 10, 2014
"Personalization." writes Arthur VanderVeen, "is defined as differentiating instruction and providing regular corrective feedback based on the needs of each student." But it's very expensive to do effectively for groups of students. More...

By Stephen Downes - Stephen's Web. BlendKit 2014: Choose Your Own Teaching and Learning Adventure
Melissa Loble, Canvas by Instructure, Aug 10, 2014
There was once this think called 'programmed learning' which was essentially designed as a series of branches and options (like a computer program). Originally pioneered by B.F. Skinner, it was all the rage for a while, but has virtually disappeared. More...

By Stephen Downes - Stephen's Web. Mobile Learning - No Pedagogy Required!
Brent Schlenker, Corporate eLearning Strategies and Development, Aug 10, 2014
There's a bit of a discussion following this short post, not surprisingly. The core of the argument is this: "Pedagogy is defined (according to a quick Googling) as a method or practice of teaching.  Mobile learning is not about teaching.  Mobile learning is about...well...learning. What's the word for 'a method or practice of learning'?" Learnagogy? Learnology. More...

By Stephen Downes - Stephen's Web. Can You Really Teach a MOOC in a Refugee Camp?
Steve Kolowich, The Chronicle: Wired Campus Blog, Aug 10, 2014
The answer - just barely - is "yes". It takes power, of course, and internet access. In this case, "Some refugees have day jobs in the U.N. compound, and Ms. Moser-Mercer arranged to have officials let two men watch videos and complete assignments when they were not working." But it seems to me that if power,  internet and access devices could be provided not just to UN offices but to the camp as a whole there could be a significant benefit produced. More...