Pedagogy

As my current client is Athabasca University, an online/distance learning institution based in Alberta, and I am also taking a weekend Mandarin course at the University of Alberta, the subject of effective and efficient teaching and learning is very personal.

I have a unique opportunity to analyze the subject of teaching/learning from various points of view:

• as someone supporting teachers and as someone playing a student role
• online, individual learning versus in-class, group learning
• part of work versus something one could call a hobby or personal interest
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