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Personal Learning Environments

Personal Learning Environments

Mary Hricko
Copyright: © 2017 |Pages: 13
ISBN13: 9781522523994|ISBN10: 1522523995|EISBN13: 9781522524007
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2399-4.ch021
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Hricko, Mary. "Personal Learning Environments." Handbook of Research on Instructional Systems and Educational Technology, edited by Terry Kidd and Lonnie R. Morris, Jr., IGI Global, 2017, pp. 236-248. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2399-4.ch021

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Hricko, M. (2017). Personal Learning Environments. In T. Kidd & L. Morris, Jr. (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Instructional Systems and Educational Technology (pp. 236-248). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2399-4.ch021

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Hricko, Mary. "Personal Learning Environments." In Handbook of Research on Instructional Systems and Educational Technology, edited by Terry Kidd and Lonnie R. Morris, Jr., 236-248. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2017. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2399-4.ch021

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Abstract

A personal learning environment (PLE) is a construct designed to facilitate the process of learning and knowledge management. As a multidimensional system, a personal learning environment enables users to control the content and process of learning through the selection of resources, applications, and activities that best serve the learning needs. Personal learning environments exist as transformative learning spaces that differentiate to the users' ongoing personal interests and needs. Personal learning environments will continue to transform the educational landscape as technology continues to impact our culture. New modalities of learning will be needed to meet the needs of individuals who wish to pursue education in a manner that best serves their needs. Self-directed learning will require flexible landscapes that can coexist with traditional educational platforms; personal learning environments, if implemented effectively, can meet the emerging challenges in the future of education.

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