Moving forward

Posted on by Ann Vestfält

One of my teacher training courses over ten years ago included reflecting on Hattie’s theory of visible learning as well as many other pedagogical perspectives. In student groups, we discussed the importance of teachers seeing learning through the eyes of students and various approaches to empowering students to take ownership of their own learning. There… Continue reading Moving forward

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ONL211 Topic 5

Posted on by Yuanye Zhou

I have finished the Open Network Learning (ONL) course in this May. This course starts at March and lasts for two months. During the two months, I feel quite comfortable of this learning style, as it breaks the ice of communicating with strangers. This type of learning could be helpful on my future course designContinue reading “ONL211 Topic 5”

ONL211 – 5th and final!

Posted on by Michail Galanakis

Interesting post this could be! I mean we have no specific question as such, it can be more of a reflection or my learning journey through ONL211. I read a few posts by peers (I am supposed to) and realised that most take this reflection pretty seriously listing positive and negatives. The style vary but […]

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Transformation

Posted on by Ann Vestfält

As I embarked on this ONL journey, I am not sure what my expectations were, apart from wanting to learn about learning in a digital classroom setting, however “fluffy” that might sound in writing. What I do know, however, is that my perspective on and my approach to this course has changed over time. From… Continue reading Transformation

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Introduction

Posted on by Keshnie Govender

Originally posted on maeling.onl:
Looking forward to a season of learning, to be loss in the world of expectant exploration, of undefined areas of uncharted waters personally in the sea of blogs. Much like opening pandora box, unlike my defined life as a family physician.

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The Power of Community– networked collaborative learning

Posted on by Keshnie Govender

“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much” – Helen Keller. At a glance one can denote that the needs and expectations of current day learners have changed dramatically. Learning communities,are both physical and digital connections. In South Africa the cost of education is getting higher, alas learners are also learningContinue reading “The Power of Community– networked collaborative learning”

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How are you, really?

Posted on by Andrea Korens

On Monday I attended a workshop: “Courageous Conversations” hosted by the East-West Center in Hawaii. “Leaders are often called upon to facilitate meaningful, civil, and sometimes difficult conversations” – and these courageous conversations are more important than ever in an increasingly polarized and divisive society. I see courageous conversations as bridge-builders; the opposite of shamingContinue reading “How are you, really?”