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Monthly Archives: May 2012
What is reality? Understanding how history is constructed and the value of difference.
As i was driving this morning there was a fascinating programme on the radio about Troy. From the perspective of the mythology, the archaeology and documented history, they sought to build a consensus opinion of where the city actually was … Continue reading
Posted in Age, Archaeology, Authority, Clarity, Complexity, Education, Experience, Fact, Fiction, History, Time
Tagged Fact, Mythology, Reality, Troy, Truth
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Achievement, reward and shared success in learning.
In a follow up to yesterday’s post, i can report that we were successful in our adventure. The rewards for success? To sit in the sun with a cider and share stories from the trip. No certificate, no qualification, no … Continue reading
Posted in Achievement, Adventure, Challenge, Learning, Reward, Social Learning, Success
Tagged Achievement, highs and lows, Journey, Kayak, Learning Journey, Reflection, Reward
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A day for adventures: what we learn from testing ourselves.
Today is a day for adventures. I’m setting out to sea with two of my friends in the kayaks to circumnavigate the harbour and up the Wareham river. Then back again. Ok, so it’s not the Amazon that we’re navigating, … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure, Challenge, Change, Exploration, Introspection, Leadership, Learning, Reflection
Tagged Adventure, amazon, Disturbance, Kayak, Learning, Learning Methodology, longest trip, poole harbour, Reflection, wareham river
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Exploring social learning environments: what can we take with us that is familiar?
A weekend of sunshine has reminded me of one of the crucial differences between the real world and the virtual: the weather. Whilst we build relationships and friendships in both real and social contexts, whilst we manage challenges and reflect … Continue reading
Posted in Challenge, Clarity, Collaboration, Community, Formal Spaces, Informal Spaces, Learning, Online Spaces, Reflection, Social Learning, Spaces
Tagged Identity, Reflection, Social Learning, Social Media, Social Networks, Technology, Trust
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Clarity and brevity: why less is more, but more feels safer.
I’m working on a project at the moment around a pretty simple topic, it’s an interesting subject, but not complex. The challenge is to get people to do something differently. Not hugely differently, but a little differently. But, for some … Continue reading
Posted in Clarity, Effectiveness, Information, Learning, Writing
Tagged Brevity, Clarity, Length, Simplicity, Writing
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Relationships in learning: for support, for challenge, for friendship.
Whilst driving yesterday, i was thinking about the nature of relationships. Some of the people in the car i knew well, one i had never met before. With those people who i knew, there was a dialogue based on understanding … Continue reading
The ease of engagement: how we learn to participate in social learning spaces.
If i say that riding a bike is intuitive, i mean that no conscious thought is needed to do it, that anyone can just pick it up, that no instruction is required. My statement would, of course, be wrong: it … Continue reading
Posted in Challenge, Collaboration, Community, Engagement, Environment, Informal Spaces, Learning, Social Learning, Spaces
Tagged BBC, bbc research, behaviours, Engagement, Fluidity, Learning, passive consumers, research
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