Daniel Purdy clarifies misconceptions about the Zone of Proximal Development (Vygotsky) in contrast to scaffolding (Bruner). He then explores how technology can be used to implement these ideas.
Glenn Mason and Jessica Raschke discuss the history of TEL, how TEL is studied and future developments in the field
Glenn Mason discusses Dewey's legacy in the context of 21st century technologies
Promotes learning practices that prepare students to learn in environments that require self-direction and the capacity to reflect on areas that require attention or further consideration.
Glenn Mason discusses the work of Stephen Brookfield, a key thinker in the field of teaching and learning over the past 50 years.
Glenn Mason and Jessica Raschke present a brief outline of learning design in TEL including current trends in the field
The ‘digital native’ became popularised in the early 2000s by technologist, Marc Prensky. Leisha Du Preez surveys the field of research about the 'digital native' and reviews critical approaches.
Glenn Mason and Hermy Llacuna discuss the history and future of Artificial Intelligence in higher education
Glenn Mason discusses critical approaches in educational technology with an outline of entangled pedagogy
Leisha Du Preez and Hermy Llacuna ask what is the environmental impact of online teaching and learning? A case study illustrates some of the issues and the impact of AI on the environment is discussed
