For our next task, we continued looking at the possibilities, prospects, disadvantages and challenges for Open learning models. MOOCs were thoughtfully examined, but, I still battle to see the connection, or feasibility of open models in non first world countries and in complex/technical subjects. High end qualifications such as Degrees, Honors, Masters or PHD courses […]
Sharing is messy
For task 2, we were supposed to work on the concepts of openness and sharing in education. I must confess that before registering for this course, I was seeing MOOCs as the bread and butter of online learning. That’s why, I might be attracted to this course in the first place. But, with the assignedContinue reading “Sharing is messy”
OPEN
What comes to mind when we think of the Word «open»? A feeling of freedom or are you a bit agoraphobic? Do you want a 360 degree view, or do you feel better if your view is – if not more limited – at least a bit more directed or guided? These are some ofLes meir “OPEN”
It is already happening
We really do not have a choice – open learning is already happening and soon enough educational institutions will be evaluated according to their ”quality of learning support” rather than ” the quality of content delivery” which students can find in other places. It is a hopeful scenario where open content and open learning ”reflectFortsätt läsa “It is already happening”
On Spaces and Roles
Today, perhaps more of our time is spent on online interactions compared to those taking place in ‘real life’. Hence, the This week’s topic (i..e, online participation and digital literacies) was interesting and relevant for both educational and personal reasons. The first activity for this topic was the webinar by D. White who held anContinue reading “On Spaces and Roles”
Participant – not „Visitor“ or „Resident“
How to create something as a – so called – “Resident”, what you find not attractive as a – so called – “Visitor”? Writing a Blog here produces a lot of resistance inside the author, since blogs usually do not keep my attention, are not attractive due to ineffective way of presenting knowledge. That as“Participant – not „Visitor“ or „Resident“” weiterlesen
breakfast cereal
The scenario for the week reminds me of a movie called the “Hurt Locker”. Here, the main actor (dunno his name) of the movie bravely enters a super market, only to be faced with the daunting task of staring down the isl of countless boxes of breakfast cereals, doing all of this with the infinitely […]
Visiting, residing and homesickness
The main reason for me being here is to find out if a Virtual Exchange can give the same personal growth that a physical student/teacher exchange can give. As we all know, no growth without growing pains and in a physical exchange a lot of that pain comes from homesickness. When we look at theLes meir “Visiting, residing and homesickness”
Life as a New Blogger
Week 2: Still trying to master this blog thing. Links are not functioning correctly and unsure if there is enough time in the day to be a professional blogger. other than that, the fish model looks interesting and am catching up on the video’s on ONL. looking interesting and I am most certainly not used […]
Connecting Week Reflections
During and after my graduate studies, I have taken many different courses in different formats and shapes. Almost all of these courses have been rather ‘typical’ in that they involved people (i.e., students and teachers) who are physically co-located and adopted standard pedagogical tools (e.g., reading & writing assignments, classroom discussions, presentations etc.). When IContinue reading “Connecting Week Reflections”
Here we go
Phew, my kids would be frustrated watching me suffer when watching me hesitate at every step when setting up this blog. But here I am, determined to become less of a ”digital native”. My profession is far from computers and understanding digital tools – it feels as if I am learning a whole new professionFortsätt läsa “Here we go”
First Thoughts
Hello everyone, so we kicked off with the first week or so of ONL and things are getting interesting. We did a presentation collaboration for our first task and my highlight color is purple (long story). Also got to meet the team, and, am thoroughly enjoying the overall vibe of the awesome peeps in the […]