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Annotation – the missing element in iPad-based learning

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I’ve been getting a bit obsessed recently about the importance of annotation functionality, as a number of my long-suffering colleagues will testify.  Here’s my logic: iPads and other ebook readers will increasingly replace paper Some learners, particularly children, will make the transition away from paper now very quickly and be happy to study considerable amounts […]

Shailey Minocha

Reflecting on reflection

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Blogs, reflective journals, e-portfolios and other technologies are often claimed to enhance reflection which in turn is seen as having a positive impact on learning. Many assignment questions in subjects such as management and nursing are designed to encourage students to reflect on their learning and how it relates to their practice. But while there’s […]