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. […]
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 […]
My eLearning Philosophy (Start)
What is eLearning? E-learning refers to the use of technology in learning and education. There are several aspects to describing the intellectual and technical development of e-learning, which can be categorized into discrete areas: e-learning as an educational approach or tool that supports traditional subjects; e-learning as a technological medium that assists in the communication […]
An avalanche is coming: Higher education and the revolution ahead
Barber M., Donnelly K., Rizvi S. (2013), An avalanche is coming: Higher education and the revolution ahead, http://www.ippr.org/images/media/files/publication/2013/04/avalanche-is-coming_Mar2013_10432.pdf Author(s): Michael Barber, Katelyn Donnelly, Saad Rizvi Published date: 11 Mar 2013 Source http://www.ippr.org/images/media/files/publication/2013/04/avalanche-is-coming_Mar2013_10432.pdf What I got out of the article was as follows: Globalisation and Technology is fuelling change The ubiquity of data, proliferation of the internet and mobile connectivity […]
New technology trends in education: Seven years of forecasts and convergence
Martin, S., Diaz, G., Sancristobal, E., Gil, R., Castro, M., & Peire, J. (2011). New technology trends in education: Seven years of forecasts and convergence. Computers & Education, 57(3), P1893-1906. This article looks at the trends identified over a 10 year period in seven Horizon reports on technology. See Post on 2014 Horizon Report for […]
Professional Development Reflection
This was an unusual module in so far as the assessment was an interview. In preparation for the interview it made me very aware of what I had achieved up until I started the course and made me focus on what I wanted to get out of it. The reading were very good and I […]
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