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The Long and Winding Path of Research

When I started exploring MOOC platforms through a mobile-learning (m-learning) lens, the path forward seemed fairly straight. My focus was trained on how access to…

YouTube Learning Channel: “English with Emma”

Team A.K.M.A Alex Nwokoukwo, Kym Elderkin, Marion Goetze, Asha Khan  In today’s digitally mediated learning environments, understanding how platform bias shapes access to information, how learners cultivate autonomy and motivation, how parasocial relationships are shaped by algorithmic influence, and the… Continue Reading →

Peer Assessment Now Open

by Anne-Marie Scott.  Hi Everyone,Thanks to everyone who made it along to each of the team presentations, and thanks to each team for all the hard work and effort that clearly went into each presentation. The Peer Assessment activity is now open a…

MOOC PLATFORMS & THE DIGITAL DIVIDE

“Learning without limits” – (except for access, cost, format, and inclusion) For our group assignment for LRNT 526, the “Coasters”, Lauren, Chris, Allie, and Stephen,…

Week 5 and Group Presentations

by Anne-Marie Scott.  Hi All,Thanks to everyone who was able to make our Monday session and as usual the recording is available for those that weren’t.This week we spent a little time talking about what makes a good research question which I hope …

End of Week 4

by Anne-Marie Scott.  Hi All,A quick note to let you know that your grades and more importantly your feedback on your Individual Learning Plans have just been uploaded to Moodle. Thanks to everyone for all the effort and thought you’ve clearly bee…

Individual Learning Plans

by Anne-Marie Scott.  Hi All!I hope you’ve all had some opportunity for a little rest and relaxation this long weekend, and for those who celebrate, a sufficiency of Easter chocolate.Thanks for submitting your Individual Learning Plans yesterday. …

Parasocial Interactions in YouTube-Based Learning

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Like many others I’ve often turned to YouTube for quick, practical learning. Whether it was figuring out how to pronounce a tricky word or learning how to bake a cake. What I hadn’t really stopped to reflect on until now is just how rich and layered the learning experience on YouTube actually is. As part […]