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Stephen Downes

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Interesting article on how the use of similar but contrasting cases helps deepen understanding. "when someone asks you a broad question like 'How would you define learning?' or 'What is learning?' you might draw a blank or go to vague generalizations. But let's say someone asks... 'How would you compare learning to ride a bike and learning to write a paper?' ... " or even "What's a bad definition of learning compared to a better one?" Depending on the contrasting case, you will think more specifically about different parts of learning. You will generate more ideas and maybe make insights you would not otherwise have made.

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