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Notes 24.1 Pedagogy

Teaching practice has changed during the last century. It has been argued that the classical teaching is
not subjected to timeless and technological change. Supporters of the change argue that this learning
environment has changed fundamentally and it is necessary to develop pedagogy and to refl ect new
realities. This paper checks the argument whether an assessment is implicated to an “E -Pedagogy”.

24.2 What is Pedagogy?

Pedagogy is Greek word which is originated from the meaning ‘leading a child’. Its modern use is
related to art of teaching and science and includes the principles of teaching and learning.

24.3 Towards the E-Pedagogy

During last 20 years, a dramatic change has occurred in the equipments of teaching and learning while
there is no change in the methods of learning. Formal methods are used to learn these new methods. It
has two main reasons that it was not deemed to change the teaching methods and second – there is no
alternative method. Supporters of change have challanged the two.

24.4 A New Pedagogy and Learning Style

Several new pedagogies were proposed which provide an opportunity for all to directly learn E-learning.
However it is known as Connectivism or network learning. George Semens proposed this theory.

George Semens rendered E-Pedagogy

24.5 What is Web 2.0 Technology?

Web 2.0 technology is designed to create web sites and application with the purpose of online information
or material. Information can be transmitted online through this technology. This technology allows
people to share information easily to each other through different techniques. 2.0 Website is different
from others websites. It does not require any skill to participate in the designing or publishing of any
web, it is mainly created to be desinged and published by people and to establish conversation among
the world.
The nature of this technique is that it select people or makes a very comprehensive way for audience for
communicating about a simple and popular information. University establishes communication with
students, staff and wide educational community by using these equipments. This technology may be an
effective way to establish communication with students and research colleagues.
Type of web 2.0 technology with Wikidpedia: Blogs, social networking, Folksonomies, Podcasting and
matter hosting services. Many other website are present on web 2.0 in the form of wikidpedia, You Tube,
Facebook, My Space, Flicker etc.

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