Well, the panic is over. I didn’t figure out Minecraft but I did manage to download it and set it up on my iPad. I’m keeping my mind open as to the learnings I will gain from it but for now I think I’ll just park it and focus on the course content that interestsContinue reading “Reflections on IDEL Week 1”
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MOOCs – the final word?
My latest MOOC started today, ‘Discovering Your PhD Potential: Writing a Research Proposal’ offered by the University of Leicester via FutureLearn. I had enrolled several weeks ago and was hurrying through another couple so that I could focus my full attention on this one. Well, so far so good. I’ve enjoyed the discussions with otherContinue reading “MOOCs – the final word?”
Journey from classroom learning to distance learning
It’s 30 years since I graduated with my primary degree, a BA in European Studies specialising in Social Research. Lectures back then were classroom based with student / lecturer interaction based on the size of the class. Larger classes in theatres relied on the lecturer presenting his/her knowledge with the aid of postcards and acetateContinue reading “Journey from classroom learning to distance learning”
Retirement – really?
Over the years I often joked about when I retired I would learn to play golf and work towards a doctorate. It’s now summer of 2017 and I am retiring from my industry role having been working full-time for 30 years. 30 years! where did that time go? During my time at secondary school IContinue reading “Retirement – really?”
Sandra Flynn 