New Learning?

This week has seen me return to the blog. This was originally set up as part of a training course for encouragaing teachers to venture into the world of learning online. I leave it here to show the past.

The future beckons.
The technology changes, but does our learning and teaching change with it?
I did my original teacher training in the late 70's. At this time the use of videos was just beginning to get solid airplay in the classroom.
Last friday (23 june) I attended a get together on mlearning in Wollongong. Alex Hayes posed a question about the new technologies on offer: is it good pedagogy?
How can technology have a pedogogy? I don't think it is technology that is the issue - it is the thoughts, desires and passion of the teacher that dictates the pedagogy. How can we utilise these things to reach people? Re-engage the learner. But were they really disengaged? Probably it is the system of education that was disengaged, or the teacher. By definition - how can a learner be a disengaged learner? Disengaged from the world - I think not.
They are engaged - it is the teacher that is often are not engaged with the learner. A BIG difference.

To that end this blog will now reflect my thoughts and gleanings from 2 projects I am currently involved with (more on them later) and other things that interupt my thoughts.

Now - to think - about where/how to get the most from what we have - web 2.0? pdas? mobile phones or notebooks on a cliff top?
who knows where it will go...?
..................the holidays appear closer ==> time to reflect

The Joys of a life away from work

too often we spend our whole life revolving around our work.

For example many people in IT spend their spare time doing computer activities, instead of having a life separate out side of work.

Variety is the spice of life - enjoy the out doors - so visit a national park near you : NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

the joys of blogging

well - here we go - off on a way to communicate in a totally different way.
People can tell their experiences in their learning journey.

simple and easy!!!!

Col's Exploring elearning

eLearning is not just about teaching students in an online environment.

There are many ways inwhich to engage in learning that involve the use of "electronic" media.

Engagement can be through the use of simple things like BLOGs.