The Long Tail in Learning: Ecology of Niches

August 13, 2008 by Erika · Leave a Comment

The Catalog of what can be learned online is almost endless. There are thousands and thousands of courses available, as well as the opportunities to join communities of niche enthusiasts that encourage a student’s passion for learning. While most of us are familiar with the Long Tail and how it has impacted the marketplace and economy, the Long Tail has also impacted education and learning in profound ways. Read more

Filed Under: Long Tail Keywords
Tagged: education, learning, Long Tail Keywords, niche, Semantic Web

Social Media Creating New Forms of Learning and Education

August 13, 2008 by Erika · Leave a Comment

Internet Evolution has moved us into a world where the line between producers and consumers of information and knowledge has become blurred, and it has shifted knowledge seeking behavior from looking for information on the web, to looking for PEOPLE with information and knowledge on the web. This is creating groundbreaking ways of supporting multiple modes of learning, and changing the way Universities are looking at online education. Read more

Filed Under: Social Media
Tagged: education, Long Tail Keywords, online university, OpenSource, social media