tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3075408044714061091.post2283507143133962457..comments2023-08-27T23:12:45.489-04:00Comments on ExploratoryLearner - The Real Deihl: Jott Inspires a Reconsideration of Blackboard or Any LMS System In Higher EducationWilliam "Bud" Deihlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244282448132367608noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3075408044714061091.post-55392244299568115142009-08-17T09:43:04.739-04:002009-08-17T09:43:04.739-04:00Stephen, Frank, et. al., Thanks for reading my blo...Stephen, Frank, et. al., Thanks for reading my blog and for providing a link to your document on "Social Learning...". <br /><br />The problem which is still a concern to me is the "walled garden" approach to learning managment systems. I understand the concerns relative to FERPA, however to be truely engaged in social learning, one must have the ability to invite and engage learners outside of the "garden". <br /><br />As you move foreward in your work, consider that other content experts, authors, learners with great questions, etc. are/or can be part of a true social learning environment.<br /><br />Thanks again for your paper and for the conversation.<br /><br />BudWilliam "Bud" Deihlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17244282448132367608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3075408044714061091.post-859494911795397052009-08-14T13:43:23.926-04:002009-08-14T13:43:23.926-04:00Our team at the Gilfus Education Group just releas...Our team at the Gilfus Education Group just released this white paper to provide critical insights to practitioners while clarifying "Social Learning" as a concept.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gilfuseducationgroup.com/social-learning-buzz-masks-deeper-dimensions" rel="nofollow">Social Learning Buzz Masks Deeper Dimensions Mitigating the confusion surrounding “Social Learning” (Download Here)</a><br /><br />It is our hope that by leveraging socially based technologies the education industry can shape a new educational technology paradigm that realizes the promises of true “Social Learning”.<br /><br />By understanding its applications we can create a unique opportunity to improve student engagement, student retention, academic success and overall educational outcomes.<br /><br />– Stephen Gilfus, Gilfus Education Group (Founder Blackboard Inc. left the organization in 2007)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3075408044714061091.post-69461038546618055782008-02-16T21:32:00.000-05:002008-02-16T21:32:00.000-05:00Man on fire indeed! I am down in St Pete attendin...Man on fire indeed! I am down in St Pete attending the eLearning 2008 conference, and tonight's opening keynoter was Barry Dahl, VP for Technology at Lake Superior College. He discussed E-Learning Myths...and used clickers throughout. One of his myths was that a LMS is crucial...and 88% of the audience agreed with that statement. Barry (and I) were therefore in the 12% that thought LMS's could be restrictive and not take advantage of wonderful Web 2.0 applications. So keep firing away!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3075408044714061091.post-51273676817829634202008-02-15T14:10:00.000-05:002008-02-15T14:10:00.000-05:00Michele, thanks for your comment. i agree that cou...Michele, thanks for your comment. i agree that courses using new tools are possible, but I'm not ready to throw the baby out with the bathwater. I still see value in an LMS within an institution, but I really want people to explore the native capabilities or lack thereof and leverage appropriate ones to meet their objectives. Bb and other LMSs (I assume) do a good job of providing secure access and handling course administrative activites, however our learning opportunities can be much more. Let's use them where they work, tweek them with "steroids" (other tools) and link to other options when the needs dictate.William "Bud" Deihlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17244282448132367608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3075408044714061091.post-89666442123977294572008-02-15T13:09:00.000-05:002008-02-15T13:09:00.000-05:00This is a GREAT post, Bud--I agree with you comple...This is a GREAT post, Bud--I agree with you completely about re-considering the whole idea of needing an LMS in light of the availability of so many free tools to support learning. I'd much rather see money spent on helping staff learn how to use these tools effectively rather than on the tools themselves. And I love your ideas about how Jott could be used to support learning. Has my mind going in a lot of different directions. Excellent stuff!Lovekandinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17971255476487539791noreply@blogger.com