Category Archives: Education

Death of the University: Exploring the Bastions of Quality

Posted on April 27, 2022 by julianstodd

That nothing persists should be the foundation of our thinking: not nations nor mountains, beliefs nor blossoms. Everything that is built will erode and fail. Whilst the mechanisms of judgement may range from the erosive quality of sand and wind … Continue reading →

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Get a job! Who owns your development?

Posted on November 7, 2013 by julianstodd

Sorting through the attic last night i came across a real gem: the printout from an early computer program that i was forced to use at school to give me some careers advice. I have to say, it’s a triumph … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Education, Generalist, Introspection, Leadership, Learning | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Mobile Learning: the state of play

Posted on October 7, 2013 by julianstodd

The ecosystem of mobile learning is in constant flux: advances in technology being rivalled by creative methods of applying it in the real world. Sometimes a technology creates possibilities, sometimes inventive minds find creative ways of applying old technologies, and … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Just in time' learning, Agile, Blended Learning, Collaboration, Education, Formal Spaces, Games, Gamification, Informal Spaces, Learning, Mobile Learning | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 25 Comments

Conkers: tribal wisdom and sore knuckles

Posted on September 30, 2013 by julianstodd

Walking in the forest yesterday, the conversation turned to conkers (or horse chestnuts, if you prefer). Dionne had found the first ones of the season, lying on the ground under the spreading boughs, and this prompted a discussion about the … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Just in time' learning, Age, Community, Education, Experience, Game, Games, Heritage, Knowledge, Learning, Social Learning | Tagged , , , , , | 22 Comments

Opening Pandora’s box

Posted on September 26, 2013 by julianstodd

A while ago i was thinking about ‘how people come to learn‘. There were four main reasons: planned, needs driven, curiosity and by accident. The next two days for me are going to be about curiosity and accidental learning, and … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Just in time' learning, Agile, Choices, Community, Creative, Curation, Curiosity, Discovery, Disturbance, Education, Learning, Reflection | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

Wisdom in the Social Age

Posted on September 24, 2013 by julianstodd

I had dinner with some friends last night who are just home from six months travelling around Japan. As they shared their stories, it became clear that they’d amassed a wealth of local knowledge whilst out there: synthesised from different … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Agile, Authority, Blog, Blogging, Collaboration, Community, Education, Expedition, Experience, Information, Knowledge, Learning, Narrative, Social Learning | Tagged , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Becoming a Social Leader: organisational strategies for engaging and retaining talent

Posted on August 7, 2013 by julianstodd

To face the challenges of the Social Age, a time when change is constant and innovation and creativity key for survival, organisations need social leadership. Social leaders will enable them to develop and maintain their agility, their ability to respond … Continue reading →

Posted in Adaptability, Agile, Authority, Change, Community, Education, Knowledge, Leadership, Learning, Mentoring | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

A methodology for learning. Part 6 – Assessment

Posted on July 31, 2013 by julianstodd

In this series of articles, i’m exploring my Learning Methodology in more detail. We started by examining Context, the contract for the learning, and moving onto Demonstration, where we illustrate our points. Then into Exploration, with a chance to play … Continue reading →

Posted in Achievement, Assessment, Challenge, Context, Demonstration, Design, Education, Effectiveness, Engagement, Instructional Design, Learning, Learning Design, Learning Methodology, Learning Styles, Motivation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

A six stage methodology for learning. Part 4 – Exploration

Posted on July 26, 2013 by julianstodd

I’ve been exploring my methodology for learning in more detail across a series of articles. We started with Context and then Demonstration: today, we’re looking at the third stage, Exploration. Exploration is where we play with the learning, and it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Context, Demonstration, Design, Education, Effectiveness, Instructional Design, Learning, Learning Design, Learning Methodology | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

A six stage methodology for learning. Part 3 – Demonstration

Posted on July 25, 2013 by julianstodd

This week i’m exploring my Methodology for learning in more detail: today, it’s the second stage, Demonstration. Whenever we are designing training, it’s important that, at some point, we demonstrate what we mean. This may appear obvious, but you’d be … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication, Design, Education, Effectiveness, Learning, Learning Design, Learning Methodology | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments