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Evolution of Pedagogies

Educational approaches are changing in the current era to become more student-centered and to encourage critical thinking, active learning, and the development of soft skills. In order to motivate students to actively engage with the material and apply what they have learned in real-world situations, modern pedagogy frequently combines technology-assisted education, experiential learning, and collaborative projects.

Pedagogy will continue to develop in the future, incorporating cutting-edge technology like deep learning, augmented reality, virtual reality, and AI to provide individualized learning experiences. In order to strike a balance between the fundamentals of didactic pedagogy and cutting-edge, adaptable teaching strategies that meet the requirements and preferences of a wide range of learners, future educational practices will probably emphasize adaptation, mindfulness, and a growth mindset. Undoubtedly, technology-mediated learning has changed a number of facets of education.

The most evident change is better accessibility and more flexibility in learning spaces and styles. The usage of Learning Management Systems (LMS), like Moodle or Canvas, is one instance of e-learning technology. Depending on how they are used, these platforms can represent a blend of transformative, authentic, and didactic pedagogies. To replicate traditional teacher-centered training, lecture notes, presentations, and other static content can be distributed via an LMS in a didactic/mimetic manner. Information is given to students passively, just as in a traditional classroom. Although it might not be as engaging and interactive as other methods, this approach might be useful for systematic learning and core knowledge.

The use of multimedia tools and simulations in an LMS is a clear indication of authentic pedagogy. Students can apply theoretical knowledge in real-world contexts by including virtual labs or real-world problems. By connecting theory and practice and promoting a deeper understanding through practical applications, these technologies offer an immersive and contextual learning experience.

Ultimately, an LMS's implementation and the teaching methodologies teachers use will determine how much it resembles didactic, genuine, or transformative pedagogy. Since LMS systems are flexible, they may accommodate a variety of teaching and learning approaches, which makes them useful instruments in the context of contemporary education. 

Ref: 

1. Laurillard, D. (2013). Rethinking University Teaching: A Conversational Framework for the Effective Use of Learning Technologies. Routledge.

2. Siemens, G., & Gašević, D. (2011). Learning Analytics and Educational Data Mining: Towards Communication and Collaboration. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge (pp. 252-254). ACM.