The Decentring of the Traditional University: The Future of (Self) Education in Virtually Figured Worlds

by Russell Francis

Book Overview

The Decentring of the Traditional University provides a unique perspective on the implications of media change for learning and literacy that allows us to peer into the future of (self) education. Each chapter draws on socio-cultural and activity theory to investigate how resourceful students are breaking away from traditional modes of instruction and educating themselves through engagement with a globally interconnected web-based participatory...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415681006
• ISBN13: 9780415681001
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"