Shannon–Weaver Model of Communication
Overview The Shannon–Weaver model is one of the earliest and most influential models of communication (Chandler and Munday, 2011). It was initially published by Claude Shannon in his 1948 paper A Mathematical Theory of Communication (Shannon, 1948). The model was further developed together with Warren Weaver in their co-authored 1949 book The Mathematical Theory of […]
Conflict Management Styles
ASSERTIVENESS AND COOPERATIVENESS Based on Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI) Model, animals can be assigned to each style to help participants to understand each one further. They are: Lions – Competitive, assertive but non co-operative Competition is the flip-side of accommodation – it’s about making sure your own needs are met, no matter the cost. […]
Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI)
When two people are attempting to resolve a conflict, their individual behaviours can be described in terms of the levels of assertiveness and cooperativeness they express. Assertiveness measures the degree to which they attempt to satisfy their own concerns. It describes how they value the task and how they work to make their point clear. […]
What is a MOOC?
A massive open online course (MOOC) is an online course aimed at unlimited participation and open access via the web. In addition to traditional course materials such as filmed lectures, readings, and problem sets, many MOOCs provide interactive user forums to support community interactions between students teachers. MOOCs are a recent and widely researched development in distance […]
ePortfolio Reflection
When we started the MSc course it was explained to us how we had to keep an eportfolio site to show learning over the course. I have a post about what an eportfolio is here. In my degree course in UCD I had to keep a learning journal which reflected on different aspects of the […]
My eLearning Philosophy (After)
My experience as a result of this programme, both as a learner and Trainer who develops courses, has increased my conviction that eLearning is the future for my Department (Department of Agriculture Food and Marine) but changes need to be made. The introduction of tools to allow us to engage and work collaboratively with students will provide a […]
Protected: Artifact Demonstration
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70:20:10 Framework
The 70/20/10 Model for Learning and Development is a learning and development model based on research and observation carried out from the 1960s until present. Morgan McCall and his colleagues working at the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) are usually credited with originating the 70:20:10 ratio. Two of McCall’s colleagues, Michael M. Lombardo and Robert W. […]
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