Online learning is "the blackboard of the future" - 7 views

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  #1 anonymous on 03 Sep 14

   

  Read this very interesting article from The Independent about the development of online learning platforms and how they have become more accepted in general:
  
  http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/online-learning-is-the-blackboard-of-the-future-9117075.html

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Read this very interesting article from The Independent about the development of online learning platforms and how they have become more accepted in general: <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/online-learning-is-the-blackboard-of-the-future-9117075.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/online-learning-is-the-blackboard-of-the-future-9117075.html</a></div>

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  #2 krwarman on 03 Sep 14

   

  Thanks for sharing this article. Education is changing rapidly!
  
  I believe (and am experiencing) that MOOC is an effective and enjoyable way to learn, and I love the idea of education being more accessible. However, just because kids can and are playing with ipads at an early age is not enough to convince me that it is best for their development (or the best and only way for them to learn). Kids need hands-on exploration and face-to-face interaction as well for their fine-motor skills (as well as their health and overall wellbeing); we all need to learn from our environments as well. This article also does not acknowledge the possibility that ipads and video games could be a reason for the decrease in children's attention spans. Online learning platforms can provide support for self-directed learning, which will prove to be more effective than the tradition structured school system; I just hope the people who create online learning platforms encourage learning activities that do not involve the screen.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Thanks for sharing this article. Education is changing rapidly! <br /> <br /> I believe (and am experiencing) that MOOC is an effective and enjoyable way to learn, and I love the idea of education being more accessible. However, just because kids can and are playing with ipads at an early age is not enough to convince me that it is best for their development (or the best and only way for them to learn). Kids need hands-on exploration and face-to-face interaction as well for their fine-motor skills (as well as their health and overall wellbeing); we all need to learn from our environments as well. This article also does not acknowledge the possibility that ipads and video games could be a reason for the decrease in children's attention spans. Online learning platforms can provide support for self-directed learning, which will prove to be more effective than the tradition structured school system; I just hope the people who create online learning platforms encourage learning activities that do not involve the screen.</div>

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  #3 krwarman on 03 Sep 14

   

  Here is an article that provides reasons for more nature and less ipads for young children: http://www.2machines.com/articles/181304.html

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Here is an article that provides reasons for more nature and less ipads for young children: <a href="http://www.2machines.com/articles/181304.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.2machines.com/articles/181304.html</a></div>

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  #4 anonymous on 08 Oct 14

   

  This article re-emphasizes the fact that traditional lectures are ineffective ways of conveying new knowledge. This article takes the next step and emphasizes the importance of digital media and online platforms as the main conveyors of learning for the next generation. The whole reason why these new ways of learning are more effective than traditional lectures, is that they engage the students a lot more than the lectures do. Student engagement, interactivity etc. boosts the learning experience, which is demonstrated by the use of the research included in this article.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article re-emphasizes the fact that traditional lectures are ineffective ways of conveying new knowledge. This article takes the next step and emphasizes the importance of digital media and online platforms as the main conveyors of learning for the next generation. The whole reason why these new ways of learning are more effective than traditional lectures, is that they engage the students a lot more than the lectures do. Student engagement, interactivity etc. boosts the learning experience, which is demonstrated by the use of the research included in this article.</div>

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