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Could learning analytics lead to the ‘Wal-Martification’ of Higher Education?
As a self-professed skeptic of learning analytics (I’m still not totally convinced they are great for the learner…even if they might be a great tool for education institutions), I was reassured to hear Gardner Campbell (director of professional development and innovative … Continue reading
Think before it’s too late (Edward de Bono)
It is really different to convince people that thinking is important. Thinking needs to be practical rather than political, and focussed on ‘what’s next’ rather than what has been. According to Edward de Bono (keynote at the final day of … Continue reading
Posted in All, Engagement, Future, Research
Tagged Edward de Bono, Mind, Science in Society, Six Thinking Hats, Skeptical Inquiry, Thought
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One thought to rule them all: The most powerful force in the world
This was the keynote presentation on day 4 of ICOT. Kerry Spackman, opened by saying that you can work really hard but if nothing changes you are wasting your time. And making a small difference, even if you don’t know … Continue reading
Posted in All, Future, Research
Tagged Belief, change, diversity, future, innovation, Kerry Spackman, motivation, neuroscience, psychology, sustainability
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The life of PII (Public Interest Index) – Harnessing the Tiger (Government)
Mai Chen, the keynote for day 3 of the ICOT conference, is an energetic, provocative professional, who, again, I have seen only on video previously. Today she is speaking about thinking keeps you ahead of the wave, which includes Nobel … Continue reading
Data mining interactions in a 3D immersive enviroment for real-time feedback during similated surgery
The presenter, Gregor Kennedy, started by saying that this is a bit of an odd presentation. He was presenting on behalf of quite a big team, including a couple of data mining experts. Learning analytics are a hot topic…”and why … Continue reading
Posted in All, Future, Research
Tagged data mining, feedback, immersive simulation, learning analytics, simulation
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The future is new – the future is now!
Wikisource logo, no text variant (Photo credit: Wikipedia) At the opening of the Ascilite conference 2012 (Te Papa, Wellington), Neil Selwyn opened by explaining that his aim was to make the audience feel uncomfortable – to ask questions about some … Continue reading
Posted in All, Future, ICT Enhanced learning and teaching
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The Internet of Things (free e-book review by Derek Wenmoth)
If you are interested in where the connected world is heading then the e-book reviewed by Derek Wenmoth is likely to be something you might want to download and read. I watched the video embedded at the end of … Continue reading
Posted in All, Future
Tagged efficiencies, future, Internet of Things, Knowledge Management, sustainability
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Designing learning spaces…some thoughts and resources
English: The media suite at Albany Senior High School, New Zealand. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There is a growing interest in designing flexible learning spaces that will provide opportunities for students (of all ages) to learn in a space that best … Continue reading
Posted in All, Design, Future, Student voice
Tagged design, designing learning spaces, ecology, elearning, flexible learning spaces, High school, JISC infoNet, learning spaces
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Change at the speed of…so, who has got it right?
There is, perhaps, a perception that change is happening at great speed. However, some of the big institutions (e.g. education, health) appear to be positively glacial with the rate they are responding to change, and what is more, there seems … Continue reading
Posted in All, Design, Future
Tagged architecture, change, design, empowerment, future, innovation, mindshift, Technology
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Sharing openly on the Internet: The solution or the problem?
Michael Winter shared the link to this video, writing, succinctly, “I think this is important”. I felt it was a powerful protest against many of the laws, legislations and policies that are being put together, including SOPA and ACTA – and … Continue reading
Posted in All, Future, Social Networking
Tagged ACTA, Freedom of speech, internet, Privacy, protest, SOPA, Stuxnet
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