Episode #228: Adapting Learning for a Time of Abundance — Insights from Dave Cormier

The Higher Ed Geek Podcast

We’re pleased to have Dave Cormier, author of “Learning in a Time of Abundance,” on the show this week to explore the transformative shifts in education driven by digital abundance and technological advancements. Dave, with his extensive background in educational technology and a pioneering role in the development of MOOCs, delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by the current educational landscape. This discussion highlights the need for a paradigm shift from traditional models of learning to embrace the complexities and richness of information abundance, underscoring the importance of critical thinking, digital literacy, and adaptive learning methodologies in today's society.

Guest Name: Dave Cormier

Guest Social: LinkedIn

Guest Bio: With 25 years of experience as teacher, researcher and author, Dave is interested in how technologies change what it means to learn and to have learned. He is currently a learning specialist for digital strategy and special projects at the Office of Open Learning at the University of Windsor in Ontario Canada.

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