Hypothesis, Theory, Model and Law
When thinking about ideas in a scientific context the ideas in question get described according to the level of corroboration and scrutiny they have received.
Education, Training and Applied Economics: A Digest
The relationship between education and economics is an area of wide scope and considerable complexity which merits an in-depth analysis, however this is a brief look at key points of interest.
Prospective View: Creating Ragged Universities
With a view of scaling the activities of the Ragged project and successful informal projects in general, this document serves as a discussion and exploration of propagating learning hubs using what is available and accessible in the underfinanced landscape particularly. Read more…
Dreamwhispering by Geoff Baines
I’m a futurist. I’ve allowed myself to admit this late in life, and have just completed a five week online course being trained to explore the future more effectively. There isn’t such a thing as the future, only many possible futures. I love the idea that the future can be shaped by people with foresight, intention, and love…
Ragged University: ‘Something For Nothing’ by Don Ledingham
The notion of getting ‘something for nothing’ doesn’t sit well with those of us of a lapsed Scottish Presbyterian background. Yet that is exactly what I received yesterday from Alex Dunedin and left feeling very pleased with myself.
Do Open Educational Resources Increase Efficiency
One of the questions people often ask about Open Educational Resources is “do they really increase efficiency?”
Creative Commons has worked with many OER innovators, and their stories indicate that it does. We thought it would be useful to gather pointers to some of these examples. Please read on, and leave a comment with other great examples of how CC-enabled OER can increase efficiency for teachers, students and selflearners. Note of course that increasing efficiency is only one benefit of OER.
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The Digital Aims of The Ragged University Project
The Ragged project uses available infrastructure and common technology to achieve its aims. The digital vision is a key part of this. The principle tenet of the Ragged project is to facilitate and build inclusive social capital. Read more…