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A Seismic Shift in Epistemology

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Title:

A Seismic Shift in Epistemology (ID: ERM0837)

Author(s):

Chris Dede (Harvard Graduate School of Education)

Origin:

EDUCAUSE Review Articles (05/07/2008)

Type:

Articles, Papers, and Reports

Abstract:

Web 2.0 is redefining what and how and with whom we learn. For example, in Wikipedia, “knowledge” is constructed by negotiating compromises among various points of view. This raises numerous questions: How do we in higher education help students understand the differences between facts, opinions, and values—and how do we help them appreciate the interrelationships that create “meaning”?

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http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ERM0837.pdf