Siemens (2005) points out that learning is no longer an individual activity. Rather, it is inherently social. Knowledge is constructed through social interaction. The video, “Rethinking Learning”, states how 21st century learners are “embracing change”, are curious, and have a “question disposition” (formerly known as a “gaming disposition”). New learning environments need to be able…

Learning is both a conscious and subconscious process, being both passive and active in nature. Learning should not be teacher-centered but should center around the students themselves.  Learning is best achieved through elements of journey, discovery, and experience. Learning is a social activity as knowledge is more deeply developed through collaboration. Learning should be seamlessly…

Learning within the context of Web 2.0 is expansion. It is inherently social. Individuals are learning from each other in communities that form around interests and topics. While the e-Science and e-Humanities examples provided by Brown and Adler (2008) are good examples of the learning opportunities Web 2.0 has to offer, Web 2.0 has developed…

Intro My name is Kerry Clancy. I am in the MEd for LDT. This is my last semester of coursework. I work for World Campus, helping to develop their New Student Orientation programs. The current projects we have in process are Graduate Student Orientation, Military Student Orientation, Continuing Student Orientation, and Student Ambassador curriculum. Last…