Online Learning Update

February 2, 2012

Advice to Teachers on Online Learning

Filed under: Online Learning News — Ray Schroeder @ 12:04 am

by Stephen Downes, Half an Hour

I generally describe my process under three major headings: interaction, usability, and relevance. I foster a wide and diverse network of contacts and connections from around the world, in order to draw from the widest range of experience and feedback. To that end I have created what is sometimes called a ‘personal learning network’ supported by my own online writing as well as places where I can read blogs and comments. Under the heading of ‘usability’ I foster consistency and simplicity in my life and in my learning. To this end I strive to be clear about my values and purpose, to organize my knowledge around my own understandings, and to represent my understandings from my own perspective and in my own words. Finally, under the heading of ‘relevance’ I strive to ensure my learning serves my own needs as well as the needs of those whom I serve. I seek learning that is appropriate to the task at hand and accessible to me in both content and format. (See more here: http://www.downes.ca/presentation/138  )

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