PBL groups – Page 2 – Open Networked Learning

The Power (and Challenges) of Collaborative Learning

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Vesna Bulatović

Collaborative learning is seen as a valuable approach that promotes critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the development of 21st-century skills such as communication, teamwork, and adaptability. As a university teacher for more than twenty years, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible benefits of collaborative learning. It’s not always easy to implement, but when done right, it […]

Topic 3: Balancing Act: Navigating Goal-Oriented and Collaborative Approaches in Education

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Johanna Karlsson

Reading the texts and participating in the group meetings during Topic 3 has been somewhat of a journey for me. I’ve had to rethink a lot about my own approach to learning. I’ve read that many teachers tend to reuse the teaching style of their own teachers (Bernstein 2000). A teacher who had teachers with […]

Learning a new tool together

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Andrea Korens

I’m embedding the template I’m using to teach FigJam to my PBL group, mainly so I can test functionality and watch how it changes as we play with it. FigJam is very new to me as well, but I find it to be a fun tool so far, Miro-esque with more options for play andContinue reading “Learning a new tool together”

In the Open wide space…

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Alexandra Doroftei

As visitors or residents (White & Le Cornu, 2011), every day, we are faced with an immense open space of information through internet access. There are numerous opportunities to access resources to learn about something of interest. The challenge is to select trustworthy content from the available options. Of course, each one interests depend on […]

REFLECTION – TOPIC 2

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Dragana Vukovic Vojnovic

OPENNESS and SUPPORT The second lap of our ONL journey has got us thinking more about what it means to be open, and whether we can really keep our private and professional lives separate. In my fantastic PBL group Take V, I think we have managed to establish an atmosphere of trust so that […]

Topic 1: Motivation and Benefits of Online Participation and Public Discourse

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Yusein Redzheb Ali

In today’s digital age, online platforms have become an integral part of our daily lives, allowing us to socialize and expand our knowledge. While it may be comfortable to consume information online as anonymous users, the value of participating openly in public spaces may not be immediately evident. As a result, some individuals may be […]

“It’s beyond my control”: the feasibility of the protection of IP rights in the context of OE

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Anna Zemskova

Hi world! During the past two weeks we have been discussing sharing and openness in the context of open learning. As a result of our fruitful discussions, a lot of fascinating aspects, relating to this topic, were revealed, but in my post here I would like to focus on a particular concern that I have […]

Reflection on Topic 2: Finding and using openly licensed resources

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Verica Aleksic Sabo

I think that finding and using openly licensed resources is a crucial aspect of modern education, especially in the context of open education initiatives. As an educator, I believe that incorporating openly licensed resources into teaching materials can greatly enhance… Continue Reading →

Open Education: When “open” really means “freemium”

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Carlos Diaz Ruiz

Open Education reflected the ideals of the Early Internet regarding the
inherent freedom of knowledge. To protect it, we must ensure Open Education
means open not freemium.

A Reflection on Open Educational Resources: A Hunt for Quality amidst the Easter Bounty

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Aneé Sieberhagen

Easter brings a delightful mix of traditions – the sweet aroma of hot cross buns, the hunt for hidden chocolate eggs and bunnies, and for some, the savoury indulgence of curried fish. This season also offers a chance to reflect on the concept of “openness” and the treasures it holds, much like the hidden treats […]

How do gardens grow?

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Andrea Korens

Another of my group members shares my nostalgia for the promise of the early internet, and it has me thinking more about what it was that excited me at the time. I remember poetry, busy background images, card games, forums, and chat rooms. A bit later – music pirating, blogs, early social network sites, skype,Continue reading “How do gardens grow?”

Topic 2: The Implications of Openness

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Susan Lee

These two weeks of ONL journey brought me through an impactful, challenging and encouraging ride on open education practices in the time of generative AI use. It was impactful to dialogue with my PBL group and the larger community of educators connected through Dr Maha Bali’s talk, who shared our honest concerns and struggles with […]