Posted in General news, book on Feb 12th, 2007
LearnScope provides opportunities for educators to explore e-learning solutions with clients by way of a capability development model for knowledge aggregation, complementing and building upon existing professional development opportunities provided by employers across VET / VTE.
This year NSW LearnScope has a range of funding opportunities which embrace the fact that learning occurs in teams, via [...]
Posted in General news, book on Aug 31st, 2006
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I never tire of introducing teachers to the power of digital stories; without fail, no matter the field, the context, the age, the gender, teachers can immediately see a use for the methodology to improve teaching and learning opportunities with their clients/learners.
This week I’ve run three workshops, two today, at [...]
Posted in E-learning issues, book on Aug 31st, 2006
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Web 2.0 - Social Software
The very term strikes fear in the hearts of all of us ( generalising a little I know ) however, my observations are that the internet is changing……changed…….. coined web 2.0.
Let me attempt to ellucidate some coffee fueled throughts from 12 thousand feet above sea level on [...]
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Lately I ‘ve been contemplating just how many champions out there that are taking e-learning and m-learning to the brink of the unknown with learners of all age descriptions.
Whilst out at Penrith the other day I had a chat with Colin Tyrell who’s been working in earnest with his students exploring [...]
Posted in Innovation and Change, book on Aug 27th, 2006
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It’s one of those phrases that grabs you instantly at “ an AHA moment! It’s also one of those phrases you wish you had thought of yourself. Sadly, not this time.
It’s originator is Richard Watson in his article Dont Confuse Creativity with Innovation which is a recent article in Fast Company.
It’s [...]
Posted in Innovation and Change, book on Aug 21st, 2006
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MARIE JASINSKI - Design Planet
A reflection on appreciating the value of diverse approaches to innovation…
INNOVATORS! They drive me crazy.
What drives you crazy?
Well, they leap before they look.
They get caught up in speculative ideas that often go nowhere.
They are like butterflies and they flit from one idea to another.
They dont seem too [...]
Posted in E-learning issues, Tools and resources, book on Aug 21st, 2006
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Almost every day I’m asked about the difference between blogs and wikis; people are still really confused about what each one enables. Really the only way to clarify this is to immerse yourself. Through trial and error you soon discover the strengths and limitations of each type of tool. Refer back [...]
Posted in E-learning issues, General news, book on Jul 25th, 2006
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The use of new and emergent online social authoring softwares provide educators with an opportunity to link their open-to-the-web spaces and places for teaching and learning purpose.
A search using key terms such as ‘free’, ‘open networked’, ‘e-learning’ and so on will provide a host of tools which on the surface appear [...]
Posted in Innovation and Change, book on Jul 18th, 2006
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In the PINK - What we need is a whole new mind
MARIE JASINSKI - Design Planet
I’ve always enjoyed reading colourful authors. Graham GREENE is one of my all time favorites, especially The Heart of the Matter. Then there is Patrick WHITE’s The Eye of the Storm, which is creating a [...]
Posted in Innovation and Change, book on Jun 30th, 2006
MARIE JASINSKI
” Introducing myself as the new blogger on the block “.
Design Planet - find out what I’m up to!
LearnScope! It’s been an integral part of my life since 1998. In fact, I was there when LearnScope got its name at the first Reference Group meeting at the Hyde Park Plaza in [...]