Luxury brands are partnering with street brands, cartoons, and video games.
Why? In our latest piece, Angela Cruz and I explored why unconventional
luxury brand collaborations appeal to young Asian consumers, who are the
engine driving demand for luxury consumer goods.
End of the Line? or A New Start
Howdy, ONL231 enthusiasts! May I start with how much fun each part of this course was? From the lively meetings to the great discussions with the amazing team members, it was a fun and insightful roller coaster of conversations. This post is more a reflection on ONL231 as a whole rather then a specific topic. […]
Creating an Engaging Blend: Harnessing the Power of Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning
Blended learning revolutionizes the educational environment, incorporating synchronous interaction while providing the flexibility of asynchronous learning. Finding the right balance between these two approaches is key to creating an effective and fulfilling learning experience. “Teachers who focus on the real role of universities – teaching students how to think deeply and critically – and who […]
Grab the Hammer! We are Building Collaborative Learning Communities in the Digital Age
“Our only plan is to improvise.” Daft Punk – Fragments of Time (Ugur, 2021) In today’s connected world, learning is no longer confined to traditional classrooms. Digitally connected communities offer unique opportunities for students to collaborate and participate in social learning. This blog post explores course design strategies that foster collaboration, influence students’ ability to […]
One final reflection
Good evening, fellow ONL-ers! Since I finished my workshop early this afternoon, it’s looking like a double-post day! Since there’s not really reading material for this last unit…
Looking out for ICEBERGs – or, reflecting on my shortcomings in keeping online classes afloat
Happy Monday, ONLers! This week’s post is meant to tie in with Topic 4, where we discussed plans for improving online and blended learning. Unfortunately (or fortunately), it’s…
Open-Learning // Blended Future
The combination of in-person and online instruction has become a key trend in higher education, altering how both students and teachers learn. The conventional distinctions between actual classrooms and virtual learning settings are becoming more hazy as technological developments continue to change the face of education. Blended learning is a cutting-edge method that blends the […]
Encouraging motivation in unmotivating times – I need help!
Happy Monday, ONL-ers! Since the last time I posted, the conservation biology course I teach has become a lot more intense. We’re past the introductory lectures now and…
Reflection 5: My Overall Insight
Hello everyone! I am writing this post to discuss my insights within the whole duration of the training. The use of digital tools in education has increased significantly in recent years, and this has had a profound impact on both students and teachers. One of the most striking aspects of this shift is the way […]
Digital Literacy & Emotions
“So far technology has hardly changed formal education at all. But a lot of people, including me, think this is the next place where the Internet will surprise people in how it can improve things—especially in combination with face-to-face learning.” – Bill Gates (Manzo, Bill Gates promotes e-learning 2023) Heading for Narnia? Technology has been […]
Synchronous or asynchronous learning: what are the needs of modern students?
Before discussing this topic, I never divided learning into synchronous and asynchronous. If I have to think about a division, it is the presence and online teaching. Because the online and physical spaces required different skills from me. Thus, during my first thoughts, I was struck by Covid-19, which brought about asynchronous teaching. The group’s […]
How to appreciate group work?
Within the framework of the topic connected with collaborative learning, our group decided to investigate how students perceive this topic and how we, as teachers, perceive it through research. More than 90% of students spoke positively about working in groups. This high number surprised me, but I compared it with other studies that reported similar […]