The ONL has been one of the best courses I have been on. The most important things that I take with me from the course are as follows: Structure is everything: a good course must be mapped out well. Introduction is key, availability and access to learning materials is crucial and there must be a… Continue reading Topic 5: Lessons Learnt, Personal Networks Created & Fun Times Shared…… I look forward to a changed outlook on Teaching and Learning.

The ONL has been one of the best courses I have been on. The most important things that I take with me from the course are as follows: Structure is everything: a good course must be mapped out well. Introduction is key, availability and access to learning materials is crucial and there must be a… Continue reading Topic 5: Lessons Learnt, Personal Networks Created & Fun Times Shared…… I look forward to a changed outlook on Teaching and Learning.

In my reflection for designing an online course, I have decided to look at the ONL course as a starting point. The most important aspect of an online blended course is the introduction. As an individual deciding to complete a course online with a group of strangers from across the world and a facilitator one… Continue reading Topic 4: Design for online and blended learning

In my reflection for designing an online course, I have decided to look at the ONL course as a starting point. The most important aspect of an online blended course is the introduction. As an individual deciding to complete a course online with a group of strangers from across the world and a facilitator one… Continue reading Topic 4: Design for online and blended learning

Learning in communities can easily be confused with group work. In our group’s discussions, Rafi shared a comprehensive definition of collaborative learning. This definition can be paraphrased to describe collaborative learning as broad overarching term encompassing the efforts of teachers and students. Collaborative learning includes a variety of approaches, tools and techniques. Individuals in the… Continue reading Topic 3 : Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning.

Learning in communities can easily be confused with group work. In our group’s discussions, Rafi shared a comprehensive definition of collaborative learning. This definition can be paraphrased to describe collaborative learning as broad overarching term encompassing the efforts of teachers and students. Collaborative learning includes a variety of approaches, tools and techniques. Individuals in the… Continue reading Topic 3 : Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning.

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It was an interesting topic with multiple facets that I had not even began to consider. Before embarking on this course, I did not feel insecure about having a digital identity, in fact I viewed the digital identity as a self-promotional branding tool, that would make me more accessible to students and more visible to… Continue reading Topic 1: Online Participation and Digital Literacies

It was an interesting topic with multiple facets that I had not even began to consider. Before embarking on this course, I did not feel insecure about having a digital identity, in fact I viewed the digital identity as a self-promotional branding tool, that would make me more accessible to students and more visible to… Continue reading Topic 1: Online Participation and Digital Literacies

The first week of the ONL course was a little daunting. However the first meeting was great. Everyone is incredibly helpful and nice. Particpating in the introduction was interesting. It always nice to start something new and meet new people. I am looking forward to working on my first FISH model and hope to contribute… Continue reading Getting connected

The first week of the ONL course was a little daunting. However the first meeting was great. Everyone is incredibly helpful and nice. Particpating in the introduction was interesting. It always nice to start something new and meet new people. I am looking forward to working on my first FISH model and hope to contribute… Continue reading Getting connected