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ERIC #:	EJ930241
Title:	On the Changing Nature of Learning Context: Anticipating the Virtual Extensions of the World
Authors:	Westera, Wim
Descriptors:	Learning Theories; Relevance (Education); Experiential Learning; Electronic Learning; Multimedia Materials; Electronic Publishing; Internet; Theory Practice Relationship; Education Work Relationship; Educational Environment; Influence of Technology; Context Effect
Source:	Educational Technology & Society, v14 n2 p201-212 2011
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Publisher:	International Forum of Educational Technology & Society. Athabasca University, School of Computing & Information Systems, 1 University Drive, Athabasca, AB T9S 3A3, Canada. Tel: 780-675-6812; Fax: 780-675-6973; Web site: http://www.ifets.info
Publication Date:	2011-00-00
Pages:	12
Pub Types:	Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Abstract:	Contextual learning starts from the premise that learning cannot take place in a vacuum, but should somehow be connected with real world attributes to make sense to learners. Today, digital media tend to bring about new dimensions of context: internet connections and mobile devices enable learners to overcome restrictions of time and location, and neglect the physical boundaries and limitations of the learning environment. This calls for reconsidering contextual learning. This paper takes a theoretical stand by conceptualising the notion of learning context in the light of its virtualised extensions. It explains the historical and pedagogical backgrounds of contextual learning and reviews existing models that deal with context parameters. The paper identifies and discusses the constituting components of context for learning and it demonstrates how attributes of virtual representations affect the nature of context. The overall purpose of the paper is re-establishing the notion of contextual learning in the light of emerging digital media and making explicit the various dimensions involved. (Contains 1 table and 3 figures.)
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ISSN:	ISSN-1436-4522
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Languages:	English
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