Each quadrant of this diagram serves to contrast the learning in various lifeworlds or cultures. The lifeworld in the second quadrant values sacred print delivered through sacred people, while the one in the first quadrant values learning through people in face-to-face encounters, a culture of primary orality. Those in the third quadrant dwell in the academic world with a penchant for print and expertise, and the lifeworld in the fourth quadrant depicts that of the many modern learners who value connection and knowledge gained through technology. Learners in each quadrant desire connection and
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