Topic 2 – Thoughts on product design – the open course case

The most important educational product that a faculty develops is a course. We might develop various teaching materials independent of courses but the course is the primary component of university education, which is the chief occupation of the faculty. Alas, it is often a lonely development and not too seldom an ad hoc activity. When […]

When There Is No Access

Common ChallengeThe common question that many raised in discussion today was: how do we provide access to knowledge and information on the internet, when there is NO access to the internet.  Hmmm… For me the questions are: how do we ac…

Giving Without Giving Away

In China, a teacher is highly regarded, amongst other reasons, because they possess knowledge.  And having knowledge gives the teacher power.  The power to grant access to classes to acquire knowledge.  The power to give a fresh graduate…

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Strange Crochet – Our PBL Group

Strange crochet, our PBL Group 10, reminds me of the many complex paths lifelong learning can take – I know an artist group working since 2004 every month on a crochet object: www.haekelobjekt.ch. It is a lifelong art project by Regula Michell and Meret Wandeler, and it tells us about how much time good art […]

Energized

Dear Electronic Diary,   Attended a webinar conducted by Dr. Maha Bali a couple of hours ago and wow wow wow!  So this is how online classes should be conducted!  Get participants involved by having them type in statements.  Ge…