Aalto University, Finland – Page 15 – Open Networked Learning

Collaborative learning for the society?

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Jukka Välimäki

The three main functions of universities are often described to be education, research and serving society. These functions are intertwined, but here I’m focusing especially on the third one – serving the society – in relation to collaborative learning in education. Teaching students to be academics and professionals in their fields can of course beContinue reading “Collaborative learning for the society?”

Creating the container of collaborative learning

Posted on May 6, 2020 by davidderichs

Collaboration in online learning can open extensive possibilities in knowledge creation, surpassing individual learners’ efforts. Achieving collaboration, however, can be a challenge. Chiriac and Granström (2012), Hämäläinen and Vähäsantanen (2011). Janssen

Topic 3: Networked Collaborative Learning

Posted on April 24, 2020 by camtos

How is learning in a group more valuable than the sum of its parts? And how can we communicate this added value to the students efficiently. A main challenge, in my opinion, rests on the individual personalities of the group members. There will always be cultural differences that affect the work, but in the end… Continue reading Topic 3: Networked Collaborative Learning

Topic 2: sharing and openness

Posted on April 21, 2020 by camtos

Our angle on the topic of openness was: how does it relate to equality? The main goal of open online education is accessibility, and through that accessibility, equal resources granted for all. However, access alone does not guarantee equality: not only due to literacy or to the availability of network connections, but due to the… Continue reading Topic 2: sharing and openness

Topic 1: online participation and digital literacies

Posted on April 21, 2020 by camtos

It’s quite appropriate that the first topic that we face is focused on online participation, because the main challenge of the first week is exactly to understand one’s own degree and mode of participation. In my case, I was quite unable to follow the many platforms on which we were expected to communicate, which led… Continue reading Topic 1: online participation and digital literacies

Managing the trade-off between open learning and resourcing?

Posted on April 16, 2020 by davidderichs

Open learning stands for making learning accessible and free for a wider audience – in contrast to for example degree studies, certification programs or pay-walled content. The main obstacle to open

On digital literacy

Posted on April 8, 2020 by panuerasto

Yes, literacy means traditionally capability of reading, but what about digital literacy? Is it just reading a digital text, like mobile version of newspaper? No, not really, since the reading is essentially the same regardless how the “ink” is printed – on paper or on a display. In the context of digital literacy the term … Continue reading “On digital literacy”

Topic 2: Leap of trust into the Openness

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Jukka Välimäki

Openness in education means open resources, open tools and open participation courses. It’s about sharing materials, collaboration and allowing learning. Openness requires trust. For example, I can share my materials with a Creative Commons license that requires giving appropriate credit to the licensor, but I have to trust that others know and respect the license.Continue reading “Topic 2: Leap of trust into the Openness”

Digital Literacy – Nurture not Nature!

Posted on March 30, 2020 by davidderichs

The COVID-19 lockdown of educational institutions has thrown many of its participants into the cold water. While many of us managed to adjust with some or little effort a considerable number

Topic 1: On Online participation and Digital Literacies

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Nuria Solsona

This blog reflects on the topic of online participation and digital literacies. It draws from my own experience as a teacher in transitioning to distant learning due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Web as a place & a digital culture shock

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Jukka Välimäki

Have you ever experienced a culture shock? Being in a new environment and having a feeling disorientation, having hard time in finding your own comfortable role in the new society or situation? The notion of ‘culture shock’ came in into my mind after familiarizing myself with David S. White’s idea of people as ‘Visitors’ andContinue reading “Web as a place & a digital culture shock”

To open or not to open – that is the question?

Posted on March 3, 2020 by panuerasto

Should I open my courses to wider audience or not? Why? Why not? This is question that arises every now and then. I understand the idea of life-long learning and that I basically I could contribute to that as well by opening the doors. I understand that opening the doors could bring publicity and positive … Continue reading “To open or not to open – that is the question?”