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How to educate in the 4th Industrial Revolution

eSchool News

Perhaps you’re taking your lunch break in your car that has satellite radio and reading this article on a mobile device. Evidence that we’re in the middle of the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) is all around us. Education Lags Behind Industry. Industry is structured to pivot at a moment’s notice and to innovate rapidly.

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HOT QR Codes in the Classroom & Library

The Daring Librarian

A Quick Response (QR) code is a two-dimensional or 2D bar code which can be interpreted by any mobile phone with camera capabilities. QR Code Jewelry - If I weren''t so busy (and so indolent) I''d start a cottage industry of Customizable QR Code jewelry or buttons on Etsy.com. but what heck ARE they? I''ll keep you posted!

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Stuck in the past?

Learning with 'e's

Technology (in the form of mobile telephones) has changed the way we communicate with each other, and social networking services such as Facebook have made similar advances in the way we relate to our friends and family. The answer to the question for many schools, is that technology brings very little change to the way teachers educate.

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Connected Minds.

Learning with 'e's

The chapter showcases some of the recent research into the use of wikis in higher education and Steve Wheeler approaches this topic armed with an extensive data set derived from the discussion group postings of his online teacher trainee groups. He identifies a variety factors that have an impact on the formation of such a listening culture.

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10Q: Helen Keegan

Learning with 'e's

I get a real thrill seeing learners develop their digital identities and personal networks over time – I love the fact that the boundaries blur between education/industry, tutors/students, as they build their own networks and gain confidence in connecting with others online. I changed the focus from VLEs to open blogs, wikis etc.

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Learning Revolution Free Events - ISTE Unplugged + Hack Education - AERO - Gaming in Ed Call for Proposals - Students Driving Change

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

link] Introduction to Mind Amplifiers June 11 - July 10, 2014: A five week course using asynchronous forums, blogs, wikis, mindmaps, social bookmarks, synchronous audio, video, chat, and Twitter. Is your library mobile friendly? More information at [link]. One Week Calendar All events are listed in US-Eastern Daylight Time.