The Chris Mena Blog

Rethinking CMSs and Learning in Public

Personal Learning Environments (PLEs)

Traditional LMSs can be restrictive, but PLEs offer a learner-driven alternative, allowing individuals to curate their own education with diverse tools and networks for lifelong learning.

Rethinking Mobile Learning

Mobile learning should be more than just shrinking classroom content onto a screen. A shift towards experiential, collaborative, and interactive learning can unlock its full potential.

Creating an Online Community

Artistic Pedagogical Technologies (APTs) like AI-powered storytelling and interactive role-playing can boost engagement, social presence, and collaborative learning in online classrooms.

Personalized Learning Network

A Personalized Learning Network (PLN) helps learners build connections, share insights, and discover resources that reshape how they engage with knowledge and education.

Leveraging Social Networks

Social networks play a crucial role in online learning, offering flexibility, independence, and engagement. Discover strategies to enhance distance learning using Web 2.0 tools.