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The 21st Century world

 * You(Tube): Did You Know 3.0 (Officially updated for 2012) HD

History of Learning
A very good history of Learning theories is presented in the following video.

Ubiquitous learning
Bastionsoundz 22:58, 23 February 2014 (UTC)

Learning modes

 * Directed (objectivist)
 * Individual
 * Lecture
 * Constructed
 * Apprentice
 * On the job training
 * Group
 * Case Study
 * MOOC (massive open online courses)..

Learning trends

 * Distance learning
 * e-learning
 * mobile learning
 * blended learning
 * social learning
 * http://www.edudemic.com/social-learning/

Learning styles
There is a strong debate as to whether we have a preferred learning style. One school of thought believes different approaches are necessary for different learning situations and that learning style theory is nonsense!.

What is your preferred learning style?
Having some self-awareness of your study habits and learning styles is important regardless of whether you are studying online or in classroom-based courses. Try this online quiz from VARK to find out more about your personal learning style.

Learning style debate

 * A convenient untruth.(Wheeler, 2011)