Jump to: navigation , search Contents. create a significant shift in the educational experience. The differing viewpoints of PLEs are reflective of infancy of the concept, and the practical applications of the read/write web itself. Numerous other factors play a role: content creation tools, content storage, tools for communication, protocols/APIs, and identity management. The voice of an educator is still important, but not primary, as learners may be extending their overall learning through numerous voices. PLEs scale based on educator interests.

Accrediting bodies, such as AACSB, have traditionally had a strong influence on business education, which then permeates into the organization. While I have previously written about the trends I see happening in education and the workplace as a result of new technologies, I think there are many other issues that will contribute to the work literacy gap. The paradox to this is that "content" is now a product (transitioning to the service economy) which means we want our knowledge workers to "know more". This points out the difference between workplace and higher education.