My journey through the world of Open Networked Learning (ONL)

Posted on by Aneé Sieberhagen

Let’s address the first question: What are the most important things I’ve learned through ONL and why? Collaboration is King (or Queen!): Turns out, learning isn’t just about going solo. Sharing ideas and working with others has been a game-changer. It’s like adding superpowers to my knowledge! The Power of “Open”: Who knew open networked […]

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Understanding Collaborative Learning: Cognitive Mechanisms and Factors for Success

Posted on by Yusein Redzheb Ali

Rochelle and Tesley define collaborative learning as a “coordinated and synchronous activity that results from a continuous attempt to construct and maintain a shared conception of a problem.” This succinctly summarizes “two or more people’s attempts to learn something together.” Although these definitions are not conflicting, they shed light on different aspects of collaborative learning. […]

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Welcome to Topic 5 (#ONL241) about Lessons learnt – future practice

Posted on by Filip LevälahtiLeave a Comment on Welcome to Topic 5 (#ONL241) about Lessons learnt – future practice

Congratulations, you have reached the final week of ONL241! You have come a long way since February, exploring new experiences, insights, and networks. How do you feel now, compared to how you felt at the beginning of the course? How do you feel about the digital stuff available out there, and your capability? We hope […]

With generative AI, it’s time to rethink learning

Posted on by Jonathan Phan

For Week Four’s topic on design for online and blended learning, I was tasked to lead the discussion on generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of education, in which we covered the applications and implications of generative AI on teaching and learning. I was quite familiar with this topic since I explored how students […]

Exploring students’ mindset as a group

Posted on by Jonathan Phan

For Week Three’s topic on learning in communities – networked collaborative learning, my team and I explored the concept of social learning, particularly group dynamics in a collaborative setting. As I read through the given scenario, it reminded me of my undergraduate years (such fond memories!) whereby the tutor would get us to form groups for […]

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Navigating the Complexities of Assessment in Collaborative Learning

Posted on by Saad Abdullah

The scenario in topic 3 brings into sharp focus a key challenge of collaborative learning: how can we design assessment practices that align with collaborative goals while also ensuring individual accountability? Traditional assessment models, with their emphasis on individual accomplishment, often clash with the shared learning aims of collaboration. This can make students worry about […]