PBL groups – Page 3 – Open Networked Learning

Sticky notes & Open tabs

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Andrea Korens

I applied for a job recently, and it got me thinking about one of my shortcomings when interviewing with people who don’t know me already. I’m a great synthesizer – I can hear and process many pieces of information, and quickly articulate big-picture meaning in a way that many people have noticed and appreciated asContinue reading “Sticky notes & Open tabs”

TOPIC 4: From HI to AI

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Dragana Vukovic Vojnovic

In our PBL05 group ‘Take V’, we really played with the AI and came up with our slogan for the presentation ‘HI, carefully choose your ‘AI’. We all had a different specific goal we wanted to achieve by experimenting with ChatGPT, summarized benefits and drawbacks and also put together some remedies for specific issues one […]

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

Posted on April 30, 2024 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 […]

Seven easy steps to integrate AI in Collaborative Social Learning for “solving” Wicked Problems: A reflection.

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Carlos Diaz Ruiz

We can redesign collaborative learning in tertiary education using wicked
problems and AI-enhanced thinking.

Understanding Collaborative Learning: Cognitive Mechanisms and Factors for Success

Posted on April 29, 2024 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. […]

From Wet Labs to Virtual Simulations: Generative AI in Diverse Courses (Focus on the applicability of AI across different subjects)

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Verica Aleksic Sabo

The scenario for Topic 4 presents a common challenge faced by educators in today’s digital age – designing effective online courses while integrating emerging technologies like Generative AI. This technology has the potential to enhance learning experiences through personalized content… Continue Reading →

Topic 4: The Genius is in the Asking, Comprehending, and Reflecting — Reflection on the practice of a design for online and blended learning

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Yanqing Lin

I finally stepped into the role of moderator for our group’s exploration of “Design for online and blended learning“, which…

The trouble with working in groups

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Andrea Korens

Over the last couple of weeks, my PBL group members and I have been discussing the best ways to cultivate a collaborative learning environment. One concern that came up is how to deal with freeloaders. We discussed this from a teacher perspective, but thinking back on all my experiences with freeloaders (and my own failuresContinue reading “The trouble with working in groups”

AI as a Co-Learner and Challenger: Transforming the Dynamics of Collaborative Learning

Posted on April 27, 2024 by Saad Abdullah

I initially viewed AI as a tool for information retrieval and task automation. However, delving into generative AI (GPTs) and collaborative learning design during the ONL course has reshaped my perspective significantly. This exploration has revealed AI as not just… Continue Reading →

Topic 4 – Designing Engaging Online and Blended Learning Experiences

Posted on April 26, 2024 by José Rodrigo Ferreira

As I embark on this new leg of my educational journey, the spotlight shifts from my role as a learner to that of an educator—designing, shaping, and sculpting the learning experiences of tomorrow. The landscape of Learning Design is vast and ever-evolving, encompassing a myriad of approaches—from Active Learning and Community of Inquiry to Problem-Based […]

With generative AI, it’s time to rethink learning

Posted on April 25, 2024 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 April 25, 2024 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 […]