Topic 2: The Implications of Openness

Posted on 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 […]

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Balancing student privacy and openness when giving feedback

Posted on by Jonathan Phan

For Week Two’s topic on open learning – sharing and openness, my team and I unpacked the concept of “openness” in the context of open educational resources (OER), in which we identified what OER is, its benefits, and challenges. As a university tutor who capitalises on social interactions in order to make learning for my […]

Topic 2 – Embracing Open Learning and Nurturing Belonging

Posted on by José Rodrigo Ferreira

In the realm of open learning, the ethos of sharing and openness serves as a guiding principle, shaping the dynamics of collaborative knowledge exchange and fostering a sense of belonging within learning communities. Reflecting on my experience within a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) group in the Open Networked Learning (ONL) community, I’ve come to realize the […]

Topic 2: Open Learning – Sharing and Openness

Posted on by Jamile Teles Hamideh

Part I: Is Open Education “real” education? I remember the first time I encountered a MOOC, way back in 2009, when I was starting my bachelor’s degree. It was Michael Sandel’s Justice: What’s The Right Thing To Do?. Not only was the course fantastic, but the idea that I could watch a class from Harvard […]

SOME OF OUR PROBLEMS NEED NO CAPITAL BUT STRONG LEADERSHIP

Posted on by Sinako Mxabo Foundation

It no doubt that money can solve 98.99% of the problem we faced today. For instance, in order to curb load shedding, the country need 5 more power stations in order to supply enough energy and so on. However, the challenges that faced our people in our communities like teenage pregnancies, the drug use, the … Continue reading SOME OF OUR PROBLEMS NEED NO CAPITAL BUT STRONG LEADERSHIP

Embracing the Digital Shift: Navigating the Complexities of Online Teaching and Learning

Posted on by Maria João Almeida

Embarking on our journey with ONL24 has proven to be an enlightening experience, particularly as we delve into the complexities of online participation and digital literacies. The discussions within our group have been rich with diverse perspectives, reflecting the varied experiences and challenges faced by educators worldwide. The pandemic period forced a rapid transition to […]

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Hello world!

Posted on by Maria João Almeida

Here I am, embarking on this exciting journey through a course that promises to challenge me in ways I can’t yet imagine! I have no doubt that I’ll emerge transformed by the endof it ?

Finally.. My reflections on Topic 1:)

Posted on by Anna Zemskova

Hi world! Finally have I had a chance to sit down and write my reflections regarding Topic 1, where we discussed online participation and digital literacies. The videos and the webinar with Dave White were extremely insightful as they prompted me to ponder about my digital presence in a theoretical and more structured way. Having […]