We hear the word “learning” and our knee jerk, often unconscious reaction is to think “education.” But, in reality, learning is not primarily about education. Indeed, formal, teacher-led educational experiences account for only about five percent of the learning we do in life. No, learning is about much, much more than education. By extension, the […]
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The Work of Learning
As educational content becomes a more and more of a commodity, it’s more important than ever to remember that access does not equal learning. Hordes of people have accessed MOOCs. Few of them finish. And even fewer of them engage with the courses in a way that results in lasting learning. As enticing as it […]