Authors:
Ebba Ossiannilsson
1
;
Nick E. Eriksen
2
and
Nina Rung-Hoch
2
Affiliations:
1
Swedish Association for Distance Education, Sweden
;
2
Mentorix Moving Minds, Denmark
Keyword(s):
Eurekos, Inspired Learning, Learning Space, Mentorix Moving Minds, next Generation Digital Learning Environment, NGDLE.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Active Learning
;
Computer-Supported Education
;
Course Design and e-Learning Curriculae
;
e-Learning
;
Information Technologies Supporting Learning
;
Pattern Recognition
;
Social Context and Learning Environments
;
Theoretical Bases of e-Learning Environments
;
Theory and Methods
;
Virtual Learning Environments
Abstract:
With todays increased use of digitization in education and society there are needs for innovative educational strategies for enhancing learning and teaching. In addition, there are rising demands on embracing new digital learning and educational environments and integration of the social context, such as social interactions outside the formal institutional settings and social media to enhance new digital educational practices. This paper introduce the concept of next generation digital learning environment (NGDLE), and explore one inititave named Eurekos, from Mentorix, Denmark, but now from EUREKOS, which has been tested and in practical use for many learners and courses, especilly in the Netherlands, and Denmark. The architects behind EUREKOS follow the successful characteristic of a Personal learning environment (PLE), i.e. learn with other people, control of own learning resources, integrate learning from different institutions and sources, and manage activities. Eurekos provide
s course building facilities, learning teams, and a social hub integrated with social media. Eurekos can be likened to a LEGO baseplate. It integrates interoperability, personalization, learning analytics, collaboration, and a universal design with social media and the necessary software,
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