I read a lot about personal learning networks (PLN) and feel happy to have one of my own. On closer inspection though, I think we’ve been mis-selling them. A learning network would be a series of different channels and environments. Mine would contain my podcast libraries, video libraries, significant Evernote record, Pocket and Feedly records… Read More Personally speaking
In Jon Ronson’s recent podcast series the Butterfly Effect, he investigated how the porn industry was turned upside down following the decision by one man to get rich through giving the world all porn online for free. It’s honest but non-judgmental or salacious, treating the people interviewed with respect and care. The parallels with learning… Read More Butterfly effect
…in every way, try and change a little. I started adding a blog post every day a couple of weeks ago and it’s been an epiphany for me. I didn’t do it to chase views or connections; I’m always heartened when people want to connect with me and comment on my thoughts and ideas. I… Read More Every day
And Learning Styles. In your learning sessions people will be Googling your references to check your version of the truth. They’ll check the evidence of your assumptions to make sure that you’re data led. They will look up comments online about your models and suppositions to check your insights are accurate. If your learning function… Read More Lies, Damned Lies,
We all know that feeling when the blueberry muffin you have is cut open and you find one blueberry. When you prepare a large ripe avocado and find a stone so large it could act as a cricket ball. When your box of sultana bran has 3 sultanas. If you’re promising things in your delivery… Read More Delivery matters
Lost and Desperate 