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Our mutual friends

Learning with 'e's

I''m gradually working through the alphabet of psychologists and theorists, providing a brief overview of each theory, and how it can be applied in education. So Milgram''s notion of six degrees is not so much a theory of learning, more a social contact theory, but it has significant implications for learning in the social media age.

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Theories for the digital age: Connectivism

Learning with 'e's

Learning in the industrialised world can now be contextualised within a largely technological landscape, where the use of digital media is assuming increasing importance. These facets of modern life in combination have led educators to question the validity of pre-digital age learning theories. 1964) Understanding Media.

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What Kids Need for Optimal Health and School Engagement

MindShift

Even the best-laid plans will likely remain plans without effective communication and professional development for school faculty and staff, a mechanism for soliciting and truly hearing student voices, and extensive parent education on the goals you are trying to accomplish with your new policies and programs. How much is too much?

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Transparency is the New Black

The Daring Librarian

Now, more than ever, education professionals must be visible and transparent in what they do and with their program and practice. Now, before we start I gotta add that this is by NO MEANS a checklist of 8 social media things you have to do ! No social media guilt from me or my blog dear friend!

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10Q: Helen Keegan

Learning with 'e's

We are fortunate to have many innovators in education. In the post-compulsory sectors of education too, there is a lot of innovation and creativity, but sometimes this can go relatively unnoticed. heloukee (online), Senior Lecturer in Interactive Media and Social Technologies at the University of Salford.

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Register Now for the Open Mini-Conference on Library "Expertise, Competencies, and Careers"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Gross (more on each below), who will take a look forward at the skills and knowledge needed to support successful libraries of the future, examining educational programs and employer expectations. Presentation and discussion will include requirements and expectations from educators and from both the employee and employer’s perspective.

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All Hands On Deck Approach to Connecting with Families

A Principal's Reflections

Since each group has unique relationships with families, I leveraged them to distribute emails, paper flyers, and social media posts. While each group was impactful in its own way, the mainstream media had a different type of influence that could not be overlooked. Journal of Educational Psychology, 98, 653-664.

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