Educational Pedagogy

Learning doesn't have to be a "loner" experience.

Russian psychologist Lev Vygotsky suggested that knowledge is constructed through our interactions with others.
MOOCs (Massive Open Online Learning) leverage our inherent social needs by bringing people together to learn the same material in a virtual group. Students can express what they're feeling and experiencing with others in a shared space, making the learning journey more enjoyable and less daunting.

As people gain confidence, they often enjoy friendly competition with fellow learners to push themselves to compete exercises and assignments. Recognition is part of our need for building self-esteem—and some courses have gamification built in to reward student accomplishments and community helpfulness.

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https://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?tag=Social+Learning

This is an interesting intro to social constructionism as it applies to eLearning.  I hope the MOOCs do what they suggest and are not just an attempt to throw jargon out there.

STILL following "WE have ALWAYS done it this way" OR ALREADY on Growth-Mindset!? Well, when analyzing posts from EDUcators, TEACHers from around the world on Social-Media twitter since 2009 already, I must admit (excuse-me please...) that MOST of THEM are still on a Fixed-Mindset! Very rare are those who have already adapted their…

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Learn how to balance honesty with compassion for maximum impact

Whether you're a leader or a peer, part of your responsibility is to give people feedback. Having been raised in a culture that often dances around the truth and tiptoes near insecurities, you may lack the skills required to balance brutal honesty with a sense of compassion.

Think about the feedback you've been given. Chances are, in some of those situations, the feedback was hurtful. Other times, after the initial sting subsided, you learned a great deal about yourself.

In the best type of feedback, however, you felt respected, safe, and pushed slightly outside of your comfort zone. That's because the most effective type of feedback is tailored to the individual--making him or her feel appreciated and pointing out where growth needs to occur.

Finding that perfect mix is easier than you think.

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http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?tag=feedback