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Problem based learning

Learning with 'e's

During the pandemic crisis, EDEN has instigated a number of live webinars in which specialist academics are invited to present their thoughts on a variety of technology supported learning topics. Mine, which can be seen again on YouTube was called ' Face to face at a distance : Building communities of learning online.'

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American higher education might not be broken, but seems to be sick

Bryan Alexander

We discussed the future and current state of online learning. There were comments about universities acting to support the public good, and the importance of academic knowledge for the commonweal. I left the meeting hopeful and inspired. It also raises the possibility of cutbacks, layoffs, and queen sacrifices.