BLENDED LEARNING, (The future of online education in both basic and higher education institutions)

Universities have long been wrestling with the internet. On the one hand it represents a huge opportunity, in the shape of an enormous resource and new methods of delivery on the other it represents a huge threat, in the shape of an enormous resource and new methods of delivery. According to Morisson, (2016) online courses … Continue reading BLENDED LEARNING, (The future of online education in both basic and higher education institutions)

Collaboration or division of labor?

I believe in collaboration. I think that when multiple persons perspective and preunderstanding are used to try to understand a knowledge area or problem, it will be better. Partly because their own limited understanding can be complemented by others’ understanding. Partly because collaboration is based on communication and in communication with others, I have the …

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Topic 3, Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning

CC by Alexandra Wirth How and where does collaboration take place in the PBL ? Does it matter whether it takes place online or in class? I have been involved with problem-based learning PBL for more than 20 years. On the one hand as a didactic concept, on the other hand as a method. I … Weiterlesen Topic 3, Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning