Comments on: “E-Learning: An Oxymoron?” http://blogs.cetis.org.uk/asimong/2008/06/12/e-learning-an-oxymoron/ Cetis blog Tue, 22 Aug 2017 13:13:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.22 By: Ray Tolley http://blogs.cetis.org.uk/asimong/2008/06/12/e-learning-an-oxymoron/#comment-29 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:41:18 +0000 http://blogs.cetis.org.uk/asimong/2008/06/12/e-learning-an-oxymoron/#comment-29 Hi, Simon,
I feel that E-Learning is NO oxymoron. It might be in some cases of traditional university presentations, but even that is changing. However, university life is only one very small almost insignificant part of the sum of learning of all sectors of education (formal, non-formal and informal, Adult, Leisure etc).

Speaking for the pre-19 sector I would suggest that the big ‘E’ is rapidly transforming teaching and learning.

The following links are somewhat limited, but in short presentations begin to suggest some areas where it is the big ‘E’ that can really transform both teaching and learning.

http://www.slideshare.net/maximise/planning-my-learning/

http://www.slideshare.net/maximise/a-universal-eportfolio-501038/

But then, I’m biased, e-Portfolios are my overwhelming passion!

]]> By: Sheilamacneill http://blogs.cetis.org.uk/asimong/2008/06/12/e-learning-an-oxymoron/#comment-28 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:34:52 +0000 http://blogs.cetis.org.uk/asimong/2008/06/12/e-learning-an-oxymoron/#comment-28 Hi Simon

IMHO we need to stop talking about “e-learning” as being something different to any other types of learning. What we need to concentrate on is enabling teachers and students to utilise the most appropriate technologies ( digital and non digital) to create the optimum learning experience. BTW I know of courses where students and tutors sit round the campfire in second life.

Sheila

]]> By: rowin http://blogs.cetis.org.uk/asimong/2008/06/12/e-learning-an-oxymoron/#comment-27 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:47:35 +0000 http://blogs.cetis.org.uk/asimong/2008/06/12/e-learning-an-oxymoron/#comment-27 Very interesting post, Simon. It reminded me of this story, ‘Is Google making us stupid?’ http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/print/200807/google which has been doing the rounds the last couple of days. I’m not sure how convinced I am by the article’s arguments, still thinking about it all, but wanted to flag it up anyway!

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