The 5C Framework initially developed as a thematic framework for the open learning event Bring Your Own Device for Learning (BYOD4L) which has evolved into a pedagogical framework for wider use, particularly to foster social learning underpinned by critical and creative thinking and action.

1. The 5C Framework
Chrissi Nerantzi @chrissinerantzi and Sue Beckingham @suebecks
developed in 2013, first used for BYOD4L in January 2014
... the journey from a thematic to a pedagogical framework

2. The 5C Framework
• 2013: initially developed as a thematic
framework for the open learning event Bring
Your Own Device for Learning (BYOD4L)
• 2014: evolved into a pedagogical framework
for wider use, particularly to foster social
learning underpinned by critical and creative
thinking and action

3. The 5C Framework for social learning
5C linear visualisation Nerantzi & Beckingham

4. Connecting
• creating hooks
with individuals
and groups
• navigate in and
in between
online and
physical spaces
• discovering
resources,
ideas

5. Communicating
• listening and
reaching out
• multi-way
communication/
dialogue
• open sharing

6. Curating
• filtering
• organising
through themes
and tagging
• sharing and
signposting

7. Collaborating
• co-
constructing
• together:
process
and/or
product
• supportive
co-learning
relationships

8. Creating
• individual
and social
making
• playful and
experimental
• curiosity and
interest
driven

9. The 5C Framework for social learning
5C non-linear visualisation Nerantzi & Beckingham

10. The 5C Framework

11. How have you used the 5C
Framework?
We would love to find out!
Chrissi @chrissinerantzi and Sue @suebecks

12. Related resources
Nerantzi, C. & Beckingham, S. (in print) BYOD4L: Learning to use own smart
devices for learning and teaching through the 5C framework, in Middleton, A.
(ed.) (2015): Smart learning: teaching and learning with smartphones and
tablets in post-compulsory education, Sheffield: MELSIG publication.
Nerantzi, C. & Beckingham, S. (2014) BYOD4L – Our Magical Open Box to
Enhance Individuals’ Learning Ecologies, in: Jackson, N. & Willis, J. (eds.)
Lifewide Learning and Education in Universities and Colleges E-Book, available
at http://www.learninglives.co.uk/e-book.html. – invited chapter
Artwork by Ellie Livermore @ellielivermore

13. The 5C Framework
Chrissi Nerantzi
Academic Developer
Manchester Metropolitan
University
@chrissinerantzi
Sue Beckingham
Academic Developer
Sheffield Hallam
University
@suebecks
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