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Sep 2023
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Building Connectivism and Community in t...

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In this insightful episode, we meet English educator Saba Mogharebi (saba.mogharebi@smu.ca) to delve into the dynamic concepts of "Connectivism" and "Communities of Practice" and explore their profound impact on the world of teaching and learning. Join us as we uncover how these modern educational paradigms are reshaping the way we connect, collaborate, and cultivate knowledge in the digital age.


Resources mentioned:

  • Bates, T. (2019). Teaching in a Digital Age: Guidelines for Designing and Learning (Second edition). Tony Bates Associates Ltd. pressbooks.bccampus.ca/teachinginadigitalagev2
  • Wegner, E. (1998). Communities of Practice: Learning, Meaning, and Identity. Cambridge University Press.
  • Wegner, E., McDermott, R. A., & Snyder, W. (2002). Cultivating Communities of Practice: A Guide to Managing Knowledge. Harvard Business School Press.


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