There is no need to stick to the four walls in
the learning process. There are so many spaces that one could make use of and
that are effective depending on the technology tools they want the learners to use. The teacher does not have to be the centre of knowledge. He
can just be a guide and let the learners direct their own learning.
My idea of learning space is the ability to
study anywhere. It should not be confined to the four walls. In the various
groups and numbers, learners can still collaborate, do research, share
knowledge out in the open; in the fields, at home, in the confines of their
bedrooms, at the sidewalks, as they are traveling, name it. Although some technology tools dictate where they can be used e.g Desktops and projectors.
Therefore, when designing learning, a teacher
can think of using any available place outside and inside Classrooms without regret. Let the
learners enjoy their learning in different environments at different times.
Great Observation. Besides there are portable projectors and storage facilities one can use to access their work.
ReplyDeleteIndeed Maggie, learning should not be confined to only the classroom but can surely take place anywhere and anytime.
ReplyDeleteTrue Prossy. Otherwise it will not be exciting.
DeleteI like this, share knowledge out in the open. Thanks Marggie
ReplyDeleteThe reality of course is that conventionally we are almost required to stay in the classroom and technology can help us turn the physical space into a virtual space with no boundaries.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tutor for that guidance. In otherwords we are looking at flexible spaces within the four walls where learners can seat in any formation that defies the traditional one in order to study and share information.
DeleteYou are right Margaret. Learning occurs everywhere.
ReplyDeleteYes it does but for this case, considering the Tutor's earlier correction, it shows that technology almost always dictates where learning should take place.
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