Tuel, Kris

Väljataga, T., & Laanpere, M. (2010). Learner control and personal learning environment: a challenge for instructional design. Interactive Learning Environments, 18(3), 277-291. doi:10.1080/10494820.2010.500546

Summary:

This article discusses the Personal Learning Environment and how to address the lack of “instructional functions” and how that effects the self-guided learner. The findings include the notion that colleges and universities should give students more control over their learning projects, and that the self-directed learners could then continue their Personal Learning Environments and self-guided education beyond the institutional setting allowing them to be lifelong learners.

Evaluation:

I found this article quite interesting because I am a true believer in self-directed education-- to me, it’s the one thing no one can give you, you have to have the initiative and motivation to be educated. This article validates that point, and recommends changes that can be made to help ensure a successful path for a self-guided learner.

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