Archive of live conversations
The Knowledge Tree has been holding live conversations in Elluminate Live! since Edition 5. If you missed a session, check out the links below.
Eyes on a green horizon (edition 20)
Jason Patten and Michael Abulencia from RMIT University’s Optical Program Department discussed their lead article ‘Eyes on a green horizon’, from Edition 20 of The Knowledge Tree, ‘It’s e-asy being green’, about the successful transition of RMIT’s Optical Training Program to an e-learning model. They discussed how the program implemented sustainable practices to benefit training organisations, learners and the community.
Recognising existing skills using e-portfolios (edition 18)
“As we move further into the digital age, electronic or e-portfolios are beginning to play a key role in the RPL (recognition of prior learning) process” says e-learning champion, Allison Miller.
Allison writes the lead article, for Edition 18: “Putting the learner in the driver’s seat“, on international perspectives in the use of e-portfolios for RPL assessment. To read Allison’s article visit Edition 18.
Engaging Youth in Online Learning (edition 17)
Bill Wade, a Lecturer of Multimedia and teaching/learning champion at Charles Darwin University leads a discussion on his article AND gives lots of insights about a number of issues to do with quality e-learning and catering for youthful students! To read Bill’s article visit Edition17.
Facing the Future (edition 16)
Barb McPherson of River Murray Training discusses the implications of the declining national productivity for workforce participation and productivity. She argues that there is a need for businesses and RTOs to respond with innovative business practices and more effective training strategies. Some of Barb’s observations focus on the insights she gained from her attendance at the Australia 2020 summit. To read Barb’s article visit Edition16.
A Dangerous but Powerful Idea: Counter Acceleration and Speed with Slowness and Wholeness
A conversation with Geetha Narayanan, Principal Investigator with Project Vision at the Centre for Education Research Training and Development (CERTAD) within the Srishti School of Art Design and Technology in Bangalore, India.
Social Network Sites: Public Private or What?
A conversation with danah boyd, PhD candidate in the School of Information at University of California, Berkeley and a fellow at the University of Southern California (USC) Annenberg Center for Communications.
Technology shaping learner dispositions
A conversation with Sean and Paula Lancaster, teacher education specialists from Grand Valley State University, Michigan.
Blogs and Community: launching a new paradigm for online community
A conversation with Nancy White, Full Circle and Associates, Seattle.
Podcasting Pedagogy and Implementation
A conversation with Dr. Michael Thomas, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business Administration (NUBC) Japan.
The Knowledge Tree Goes Social
A conversation with Joanne Jacobs. Click to download the presentation (160k) that accompanied the conversation.
E-Learning and e-business coalescence
Bringing training organisations and industry partners together with Jennifer Dunbabin and Graham Walsh.
Managing Emergent Work: Revisiting Jazz Lessons
A fascinating conversation on emergent work practices with Prof. Ann Majchrzak and Dave Logan.
Using Social Networking Software
Panel: Ulises Mejias, Anne Bartlett-Bragg, James Farmer, Leigh Blackall, Barry Gordon discuss the whole Web 2.0 phenomenon. Click to view the Learning Times archive and listen to the podcast (16 MB). You will need to log in (free).
RSS, Blogging and what it means for teaching and learning
Interviewer Michael Chalk quizzes Alan Levine, with Gary Putland.
