With increasing research into the learner experience comes increasing need to consider the ethics of this type of research. The only two questions we received about the two papers we presented at the Networked Learning Conference in Aarlborg, were both about ethics. The first question was ‘What are the ethical considerations that need to be [...]
Archive for May, 2010
Ethics and the Learner Voice
Posted in CCK08, CCK09, Networked Learning Conference 2010, Research, tagged conference, Connectivism, coursestructure, downes, ELESIG, ethics, Research, siemens on May 17, 2010 | 6 Comments »
Academic credibility
Posted in Blogging, CCK08, Networked Learning Conference 2010, Research, tagged academic, blogs, CCK08, education, openness, Research on May 14, 2010 | 5 Comments »
In recent days, and as a result of ongoing conversation, both on and offline, in the light of my experience at the Networked Learning Conference, I have been thinking a lot about the implications of openness for academic credibility and learning. The ideas I am about to express are the result of a conversation that [...]
Too much choice
Posted in CCK08, Communities of practice, Networked Learning Conference 2010, tagged CCK08, conference, connections, Connectivism, learning, meaning, negotiation, networked learning on May 11, 2010 | 3 Comments »
I am still reflecting on my experience at the Networked Learning Conference and it has been heartening to receive supportive comments here on this blog, in emails and f2f. The conference in Birmingham yesterday was wonderful. Inspiring in many ways. It’s interesting to reflect on why it worked so much better for me than the [...]
A dark night of identity
Posted in Communities of practice, Research, tagged conference, education, identity, knowledge, learning, pedagogy, Research, Wenger on May 10, 2010 | 8 Comments »
I have spent the last 24 hours at a conference in Birmingham. I found this a highly stimulating event. Once again, Etienne Wenger was the keynote speaker, but this time he was speaking specifically about the meaning of learning, to an audience of mostly Higher Education academics. I find Etienne inspiring to listen to. There [...]
The Reality of the Networked Learning Conference
Posted in CCK08, CCK09, Networked Learning Conference 2010, Research, tagged CCK08, CCK09, conference, Connectivism, networked learning, NLC2010, Research on May 7, 2010 | 8 Comments »
The Ideals and Reality of Participating in a Conference ( a personal perspective) This week I have presented for the very first time (with Roy Williams) a paper at a conference (the Networked Learning Conference) This has been a steep learning curve for me which I reflect on here. I had ideals – yes – [...]
Second NLC Presentation 2010
Posted in CCK08, CCK09, Networked Learning Conference 2010, Research, tagged blogs, CCK08, CCK09, conference, Connectivism, downes, forums, networked learning, NLC 2010, online, Research, siemens on May 1, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Here is the presentation for our second paper which we will present on Tuesday at the Networked Learning Conference in Aalborg. Blogs and Forums as Communication and Learning Tools in a MOOC I think we are all set to go now.
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