The document discusses how technology-mediated learning impacts both in-person and distance education, highlighting convenience and immediate teacher support in traditional settings. It emphasizes the flexibility of distance learning, allowing learners to progress at their own pace in a personalized environment. An example given is the 'Syrian Journey' game which promotes empathy and engagement through interactive learning experiences.

1. Comment: In what ways does technology mediated learning
change both learning in person and learning at a distance?
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@name.
Make an Update: Find an example of a learning technology,
which genuinely makes a difference to the dynamics of
learning. Done by : Ron Genech

2. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-32057601
http://www.gamesforchange.org/game/syrian-journey/
Done by: Ron Genech

3. Comment: In what ways does technology mediated learning
change both learning in person and learning at a distance?
Discuss other participants' comments by mentioning them
@name.
Technology mediated learning can be more convenient, whether
learning in person at a ‘ brick and mortar’ school, ( B & M ) OR by
learning at a distance. In either case, help can be found, by asking
a question of the teacher, in person, OR by clicking and sending a
message.
Of course, the response time would be more immediate in a
B & M environment. The Time & Space factor are more
convenient in distance learning. The learner learns at their own
pace and a place of their choosing.
Make an Update: Find an example of a learning technology,
which genuinely makes a difference to the dynamics of learning.
I first used this website / activity when I was teaching Geography
to 9th grade boys in Kuwait. They had to play the game, and then
complete a map of the region to see the locations of the places
mentioned in the game. By making predictions, and seeing the
results, in real time, the students hopefully developed a sense of
empathy for the very REAL problems faced by the Syrian refugees.
The ‘Choose your Own Adventure’ book genre has been around
for a long time. Personally, I find them more engaging, as a reader.
Done by: Ron Genech

22. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-32057601
http://www.gamesforchange.org/game/syrian-journey/
https://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/features/a-choose-
your-own-adventure-model-of-learning/
https://www.iste.org/explore/In-the-classroom/Students-choose-
their-own-learning-adventures-with-interactive-fiction
https://www.open.edu/openlearn/history-the-
arts/culture/philosophy/choose-your-own-philosophy-adventure
Done by : Ron Genech