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Open Networked Learning Course (ONL212), Reflection Week: Listening and Play

We did not have any group meetings or events this last week for ONL because it was ‘reflection week’. Much needed for sure as there has been much to think about after each ONL group meeting or webinar. I have also been in a particularly reflective mood, wrestling with conflicting thoughts about the direction of … Continue reading “Open Networked Learning Course (ONL212), Reflection Week: Listening and Play”

Personal Learning Networks and quality in learning #ONL212 Topic 3

As the topic of collaborative learning is central to my own profession, the reading for this topic sparked many thoughts, and trying to focus on just one aspect was a bit tricky. Below are some scattered thoughts on the topic. In Oddone’s video (2019) one description of PLN is that it, for that person, worksFortsätt läsa “Personal Learning Networks and quality in learning #ONL212 Topic 3”

Topic 2 : Musings on Open Learning- sharing and openness

Introduction I am new to the notion of Open Learning and in this blog, I’ll discuss how far I’ve come with my understanding of the notion and what more I need to know to ascertain my position using Cronin’s labels of, practitioner, researcher, advocate, critic, wonderer, agnostic or something else. Also, needless to say, a … Continue reading Topic 2 : Musings on Open Learning- sharing and openness

Topic 2 : Musings on Open Learning- sharing and openness

Introduction I am new to the notion of Open Learning and in this blog, I’ll discuss how far I’ve come with my understanding of the notion and what more I need to know to ascertain my position using Cronin’s labels of, practitioner, researcher, advocate, critic, wonderer, agnostic or something else. Also, needless to say, a … Continue reading Topic 2 : Musings on Open Learning- sharing and openness

Keeping an open mind with Open Learning

According to the Oxford Dictionary (2021), the definition of ‘open’ is “allowing things or people to go through; not closed or blocked”. Easy enough, in theory… But when it comes to Open Learning and Open Educational Resources/Practices, well that’s another story! There are many benefits to open education and learning systems, such as improving opportunitiesContinue reading “Keeping an open mind with Open Learning”