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Design for online and blended learning

I have to admit, that I am not that experienced in designing courses for online learning and as well don’t have that much experience in blended learning. Why? It has to do with somehow a lack of time to go deeply into these topics and develop myself material for blended learning. Maybe one would think… Weiterlesen →

Topic 5

So time fore som reflection on the course, my PBL-group and my own work. If I start with the course it selves, I can come up with mostly positive comments, so let’s start there. The first topic was around openness and sharing, two things that have had great impact of the growth of Internet, and … Fortsätt läsa Topic 5

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Collaborative learning: myth, dream, utopia or reality?

Nowadays, to learn together with coursemates using different forms and tools, including digital, has become an integral part of student centered education. Collaborative learning is often an essential part of online education. Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. Margaret … Fortsätt läsa Collaborative learning: myth, dream, utopia or reality?

Topic 4

During this topic I focused on how to try to ensure good communication in courses. Good and honest communication among students and between teachers and students are keys for a successful course. Successful interpersonal communication enhances learning. Building trust is essential to deal with emotional issues that arise in courses. It is essential for the … Fortsätt läsa Topic 4

ONL 5: Lessons learnt – future practice

I did not have specific expectations on what to learn during the ONL course, but I did expect that it would make me reflect more on my teaching. And this it did indeed. The most important thing it taught me are new concepts around which to frame my tea…

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Topic 4: Community of Inquiry and the constructivist perspective to learning

Today while riding the bus to my workplace, I decided to read a little more on the concept of community of inquiry (CoI). So as most of us do, I googled the term and immediately started reading the Wikipedia page on it (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_of_inquiry). So first thing I learnt: CoI has been a concept taken from … Continue reading Topic 4: Community of Inquiry and the constructivist perspective to learning

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Topic 4: Community of Inquiry and the constructivist perspective to learning

Today while riding the bus to my workplace, I decided to read a little more on the concept of community of inquiry (CoI). So as most of us do, I googled the term and immediately started reading the Wikipedia page on it (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_of_inquiry). So first thing I learnt: CoI has been a concept taken from … Continue reading Topic 4: Community of Inquiry and the constructivist perspective to learning