Learning, knowledge and meaning: the Singapore diary - a book from the blog
by Julian Stodd
Price: Free! 5260 words.
Published on May 17, 2013. Nonfiction.
In the Social Age, knowledge is no longer enough: our value comes in our ability to create meaning. But how do we do this? How do we make sense of the world around us and use that meaning to take action, to learn? This book, based upon five days of writing in Singapore, is a reflection on learning, knowledge and how we create meaning.
Location: United Kingdom
Member Since: May 04, 2012
Julian Stodd
Biography
Julian Stodd is a learning and development professional based in the UK, specialising in elearning, mobile learning, social media and learning theory. As eLearning Director for GP Strategies Ltd., Julian is heavily involved in the development of elearning and blended learning solutions, working at a strategic level with global clients to understand how their learning needs can be met.
Julian started out volunteering in museums at the age of twelve, doing every job imaginable, from conserving artefacts and cataloguing collections, through designing exhibitions, and into giving guided tours and working with school groups. He loved the opportunities to work with stories, to meet people, and to walk with them along a learning journey.
Via a conservation sciences degree with archaeology, this led him into postgraduate research around educational theory, communication theory, psychology and design. Julian is grounded in understanding how people learn, whatever the technology, and what the barriers are that can prevent them from learning.
Today, he writes widely in his learning blog around various aspects of learning: mainly e-learning, social learning and learning technology. Asked recently what the most important skill was for an aspiring e-learning specialist, Julian's answer was ‘storytelling’. At heart, everything revolves around the clarity and coherence of the narrative.
Julian started out volunteering in museums at the age of twelve, doing every job imaginable, from conserving artefacts and cataloguing collections, through designing exhibitions, and into giving guided tours and working with school groups. He loved the opportunities to work with stories, to meet people, and to walk with them along a learning journey.
Via a conservation sciences degree with archaeology, this led him into postgraduate research around educational theory, communication theory, psychology and design. Julian is grounded in understanding how people learn, whatever the technology, and what the barriers are that can prevent them from learning.
Today, he writes widely in his learning blog around various aspects of learning: mainly e-learning, social learning and learning technology. Asked recently what the most important skill was for an aspiring e-learning specialist, Julian's answer was ‘storytelling’. At heart, everything revolves around the clarity and coherence of the narrative.
Where to find Julian Stodd online
Twitter: julianstodd
Blog: http://julianstodd.wordpress.com
- Instead of having an organisational story that we teach to people, we need a shared #story that they have ownership of. #SocialAge writing
- In the #SocialAge we see devolution of power to the #community & into the hands of individuals. We need different ways of mitigating #risk
- In the #SocialAge of working and learning, the community and organisation are in a constant battle to co-curate the value of the #brand
- Finishing a chapter on how organisational brand is now owned by the community: official messages subverted in a process much like #graffiti
Blog: http://julianstodd.wordpress.com
Books
A Mindset for Mobile Learning: A Journey through Theory and Practice
by Julian Stodd
Price: $6.99 USD. 21370 words. Published on November 8, 2012. Nonfiction.
(4.00 from 1 review)
Learning is going ‘mobile’, but this means many things: it's the technology of phones and tablets, it’s the learning we deploy, but above all it's a mindset. In this book we explore the emergence of mobile learning and practical approaches to its design and deployment. We explore how technology can facilitate learning, but doesn't guarantee it. We look at developing a mindset for mobile learning.
Price: $6.99 USD. 21370 words. Published on November 8, 2012. Nonfiction.
(4.00 from 1 review) Learning is going ‘mobile’, but this means many things: it's the technology of phones and tablets, it’s the learning we deploy, but above all it's a mindset. In this book we explore the emergence of mobile learning and practical approaches to its design and deployment. We explore how technology can facilitate learning, but doesn't guarantee it. We look at developing a mindset for mobile learning.
The Amsterdam Diary: An Exploration of Learning Culture
by Julian Stodd
Price: $2.99 USD. 4880 words. Published on October 26, 2012. Nonfiction.
Every organisation has its own learning culture, but where does it come from? Is it created by the organisation and inhabited by people, or does the group create the culture? In September 2012 I took a week to explore learning culture with my social learning network. I talked to a range of people and conducted a pop-up learning event around key questions, producing a narrative of our findings.
Price: $2.99 USD. 4880 words. Published on October 26, 2012. Nonfiction.
Every organisation has its own learning culture, but where does it come from? Is it created by the organisation and inhabited by people, or does the group create the culture? In September 2012 I took a week to explore learning culture with my social learning network. I talked to a range of people and conducted a pop-up learning event around key questions, producing a narrative of our findings.
Exploring the World of Social Learning
by Julian Stodd
Price: $6.99 USD. 43090 words. Published on July 13, 2012. Nonfiction.
The world has become a complex place. The old divide between the formal workplace and the informal social space is largely gone. Social learning lies mid-way between the two, providing new and exciting ways for us to interact with learners. In this book I will show you how to create dynamic social learning spaces and how to be involved in the conversation as it unfolds.
Price: $6.99 USD. 43090 words. Published on July 13, 2012. Nonfiction.
The world has become a complex place. The old divide between the formal workplace and the informal social space is largely gone. Social learning lies mid-way between the two, providing new and exciting ways for us to interact with learners. In this book I will show you how to create dynamic social learning spaces and how to be involved in the conversation as it unfolds.
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