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A Culinary Approach to Collaboration: adding some spices for a collaborative learning environment

Ingredients to create a collaborative learning environment  Have you ever had a delectable Indian meal? Then you will now it means the most amazing array of colourful and flavourful spices. In the right combination, these spices transform a simple dish into a symphony of flavours. Similarly, a successful online collaborative learning environment requires a careful […]

From a Masala Dabba to a Learning Space: A Recipe for Online Collaboration

Topic 3: Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning – the reflection:  What? So What? Now What? Imagine stepping into a virtual classroom, not knowing a soul. The initial awkwardness mirrors staring down a complex Indian curry recipe, overwhelmed by the vibrant spice collection. Yet, just like those spices transform a simple dish, carefully chosen elements […]

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Technology “came” to me

Topic 1: Online participation and digital literacies reflection My most memorable interaction with technology was in primary school. We learnt how to switch on a computer, wiggle the mouse and right click. I was not particularly enthused as lessons were a prerequisite until a friend of mine started showing off her fast typing skills. My […]

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First Cerebration #ONL241

Upon learning that I would be part of this iteration I was really very excited. I get to learn new “things”, new technologies, new people (albeit being a bit of an introvert). There was a bit of uncertainty in the beginning – almost chaotic – but not really. If you get what I mean? Organised […]

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Topic 1: Infographic Poster

It takes a while for me to WANT to design when there is so much information worth exploring. Topic one had us look at what I would term as “digital literacy personal barriers to entry”. Its never easy to learn a new program. As educators it is more challenging to learn new technology in an […]

Where the wind blows – Connection week

The first week on ONL241 encompassed us introducing ourselves numerous times and being in sheer awe of what educators, creators, experiment-ors, researchers and one airport engineer passionately showing us a Singaporean airport. Mind blowing stuff I tell you! With a slight existential limp, I trudge heavy footed along. As part of PBL241 group 2, we […]

FINAL REFLECTION

 TOPIC 5:  INDIVIDUAL REFLECTION I would like to start this final reflection with yet another story. My colleague in administration wanted to study further but not through the company as it would mean having to pay back in time and she did no…