The end of the beginning… Posted on May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 by Liezel Sonn What a journey this has been! A very special thank you to PBL10 for your insights and such differing points of view!!Despite viewing the scenarios from different angles, we managed to produce such works of educational art, that I doubt any one of…
Whose design is it anyway? Posted on May 9, 2021May 9, 2021 by Liezel Sonn When designing for online and blended learning, it’s very important to consider WHO you are designing for and what their MOTIVATION for learning is.The CoI model is a very useful tool for understanding the learner. Once you can fully grasp the so…
When the Group becomes a Team Posted on May 8, 2021May 8, 2021 by Liezel Sonn Based on my experience in the classroom as a lecturer, I’ve seen how group work can either yield brilliant results or fail dismally. What makes the difference in these groups? What is the success or failure based on? We can site all the…
When the Group becomes a Team Posted on May 8, 2021May 8, 2021 by Liezel Sonn Based on my experience in the classroom as a lecturer, I’ve seen how group work can either yield brilliant results or fail dismally. What makes the difference in these groups? What is the success or failure based on? We can site all the…
The Struggle is REAL Posted on May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 by Liezel Sonn How do you encourage online participation and develop digital literacy when your students do not have access to a computer, no data and cannot understand basic concepts in English (our language of tuition)?In a South African context – specifically the …
When everything is new, anything is possible Posted on March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 by Liezel Sonn Unsure. Insecure. Confused. Even a bit afraid.This is how it feels when starting anything new.Now add technology into the mix and having to share ideas with highly educated individuals and I’m ready to run for the hills.That’s how I felt when I started…
