The fourth topic concerned on how to design a blended learning program.Blended learning is defined as the blend of two “face-to-face” and “online” learning modes or as described in [1], it is defined as “the organic integration of thoughtfully selected and complementary face-to-face and online approaches”. We discussed three models, namely the five-stage model[2] ,Continue reading “Topic 4:Design for Online and Blended Learning”

The third topic centered around how to get people to really recognize the value of becoming part of a learning community and collaborate with their peers. The concept of collaborative learning is very new to me.I used to live and learn in a one-way broadcast environment. In a classroom with a strict rule (traditional style)Continue reading “Topic 3:Online learning in communities”

Our group discussions were about how to share an online course, how to create open material, what the obstacles were and most importantly what the benefits were. To me, openness has two perspectives. The first perspective is from the point of view of academics who will share their materials (they share their knowledge) and theContinue reading “Topic2: Openness of Education”