I remember the first time I realized I was interacting with a chatbot customer service agent, rather than a real one. It took a while to figure it out, because many phone/utilities companies outsource their customer service to folks in developing countries, and agents often work from a script – in other words, scripted languageContinue reading “The death of authenticity?”
Openness: The Future of Science (and) Education
Imagine a world where scientific knowledge is accessible to everyone with internet connection around the globe. And I don’t mean media articles where information is digested and translated (and often misunderstood and miscommunicated) before getting to the public, I mean… Continue Reading →
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Navigating the Digital Continuum in Academia
In the digital age, both learners and educators must cultivate a diverse set of literacies to thrive in an increasingly interconnected and technology-driven world. By developing digital literacy, learners and educators can effectively navigate the complexities of the digital age,… Continue Reading →
Topic 1: Online participation and digital literacy
SCHOOLING OR SHOALING? My initial motivation for applying to an open networked learning (ONL) course and becoming a more active participant in online learning, was to experience it as a learner but also to be able to transfer what I have learned to my students and my work in general in the future. The learning […]
How did I get here?!
I’m attending the ONL 241 course which is very challenging as I don’t have much available time (as many other people). But I’m finding it very interesting and useful! Last week I watched the recording of the webinar with David White which was very inspiring. David challenged the participants to draw a map of their […]
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Topic 1#ONL241 Finding My Place in the Digital Ocean
Last week’s webinar inspired me to question myself, am I a digital Resident or a Visitor? White and Le Cornu’s framework suggests that Visitors view the web as a toolset, while Residents see it as a community – a place to connect and share with others (White & Le Cornu, 2011). I use various platforms […]
New learning journeys
It’s always so interesting learning with other educators. I often think about what my fellow learners would be like leading a classroom, as I’m reminded of how different I am as a learner vs. as a teacher. I know I’m a great teacher. My growth trajectory has been to become more learner-centred over the years,Continue reading “New learning journeys”
Connecting week
Hello everybody! My name is Vesna, and I am an English teacher at the University of Novi Sad in Serbia. I have a great love for nature, and I enjoy spending time outdoors. Although I’m not much of a morning person, I always start my day with a cup of espresso and soak up the […]
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Hello everyone and welcome to my blog! Through this blog, I will share insights, experiences, and practical tips gained from my journey through the ONL241 course#ONL241. I invite you all to share your thoughts, ideas, and questions in the comments below each post. Let’s make this digital space a place where we can all learn […]
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To be or not to be… How can we separate our personal Internet Life and our professional conversations and work?…