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Staying connected

Posted on by Ebba Sundin

I thought about Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) the other day when I passed by the local newspaper, and started to wonder if the local reporters are building their PLNs for their continuous professional development. I haven’t really thought about PLNs before and how it could benefit me in my role as a university teacher andContinue reading “Staying connected”

Topic 3 Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning

Posted on by Björn Hällis

Climbing the Tree and playing together This topic on the ONL-page posed a question on how to get people to recognize the value of becoming part of a learning community and collaborate with their peers in a way that makes use of all the different competencies that group members bring into the work. After ourFortsätt läsa “Topic 3 Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning”

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Networked Collaborative Learning – an intriguing journey

Posted on by Kathrin Zeller

“Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning”, topic 3 in the ONL course this autumn has been intriguing. Intriguing because of possibilities, the massive amount of literature and studies that have been produced and because this knowledge has been there for DEACADES: I wonder why there have not been more collaborative learning events in theContinue reading “Networked Collaborative Learning – an intriguing journey”

Learning in communities

Posted on by Mats Ahlskog

What I take away from this topic is the discussions around Personal Learning Networks as well as the differences between a “network and community”. During this topic it was the first time that I actually reflected upon the meaning and differences between the two words. A network is for example, organic, changing, weak ties, flexible, […]

Learning in personal communities (ONL202 Topic 3)

Posted on by Mohit Gupta

The topic 3 in ONL202 course addressed the importance of creating communities of learning. This aspect can be discussed from two different perspectives – teacher and student. In both cases, creating a personal learning network (PLN) is of great importance to facilitate learning. The definition and type of members in the PLN for a teacherContinue reading “Learning in personal communities (ONL202 Topic 3)”

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How learning occurs in the information age ?

Posted on by Nadia Cheikhrouhou

We are living in an information age that is characterized by increasing information about everything and anything available anywhere and everywhere. And because our cognitive capacity is limited , knowledge can be held by many different people interacting through networks or communities . So what is the difference between networks and communities and how connectionsContinue reading “How learning occurs in the information age ?”

Learning in communities – making it a fun-tastic experience

Posted on by Michael Hummel

When delving into this Topic 3 it became quickly apparent that there are many terms that are often used interchangeably. Yet a closer look at the definitions revealed decisive differences such as between “network” and “community” as explained by Kay Oddone in her YouTube video PLNs Theory and Practice. It is also advisable to makeContinue reading “Learning in communities – making it a fun-tastic experience”

Collaborative Learning as Democratic Practice: A History - NCTE

Topic 3: Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning

Posted on by Kingsley Sebake

What is Collaborative Learning? Collaborative learning is the educational approach of using groups to enhance learning through working together. Groups of two or more learners work together to solve problems, complete tasks, or learn new concepts The following are the benefits of collaborative learning and how I have used them in my classroom, My roleContinue reading “Topic 3: Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning”

8 Benefits of Blended Learning You Might Have Missed

Topic 4:Design for online and blended learning

Posted on by Kingsley Sebake

What is blended learning? Blended learning is an approach to education that combines online educational materials and opportunities for interaction online with traditional place-based classroom methods. It requires the physical presence of both teacher and student, with some elements of student control over time, place, path, or place.https://www.learnupon.com/blog/what-is-blended-learning/ Blended learning in my ecosystem I haveContinue reading “Topic 4:Design for online and blended learning”