'autonomy' is a key
concept in Western liberalism
Teaching 'E-learning and Digital Cultures' | thoughts and reflections on the EDC MOOC - 0 views
Technological Determinism: Technological Autonomy - 0 views
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Referring to standardized human behaviour and to what he calls the 'invisible technology' of language as well as to machines, Postman argues that 'Technique, like any other technology, tends to function independently of the system it serves. It becomes autonomous, in the manner of a robot that no longer obeys its master' (Postman 1993, p. 142).
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The Frankenstein Syndrome: One creates a machine for a particular and limited purpose. But once the machine is built, we discover, always to our surprise - that it has ideas of its own; that it is quite capable not only of changing our habits but... of changing our habits of mind' (Postman 1983, p. 23).
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An Affinity for Asynchronous Learning - Hybrid Pedagogy - 1 views
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is the belief (as Kolowich suggests) that increasing the “human” element of an online course is best done by either showing the face/voice of the teacher
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Asynchronous communication links with my local time, my skills, my preferences, my interests, my agenda. So it is focuses on ME. Synchronous communication links with teachers and other learners, it is spontaneous and lets you know how is your GROUP.”
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In our survey, convenience was one of the main reasons people preferred asynchronous learning
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