Topic 3: Learning in communities Posted on May 10, 2021 by Nils Troselius The topic for this theme has been about learning in communities, networking and collaboration. It has been rewarding to reflect on the often complex and subtle processes underlying these issues. I think that we often in general take the networks we are engaged in for granted and probably are not aware of how the affect … Continue reading Topic 3: Learning in communities
The wonders (and challenges) of blended learning Posted on May 10, 2021 by Sarada Bulchand Blended learning environments are undoubtedly a great boon for education in the modern world. They open out new ways in which learners can engage not just with content, but also with technology, peers and educators. There are many ways to design and conduct a blended learning course, but it is no mean feat for anContinue reading “The wonders (and challenges) of blended learning”
Topic 3 – Learning in Communities Posted on May 10, 2021 by Laura Cox This was my turn to co-lead and I found collaboration/learning in communities to be a really interesting topic, both in the content and how collaboration actually played out. In the ONL context there were at least two aspects of collaboration for me: working together with my co-leader and working together in the group. I alsoContinue reading “Topic 3 – Learning in Communities”
Whose design is it anyway? Posted on May 9, 2021May 9, 2021 by Liezel Sonn When designing for online and blended learning, it’s very important to consider WHO you are designing for and what their MOTIVATION for learning is.The CoI model is a very useful tool for understanding the learner. Once you can fully grasp the so…
The Future is Blended Posted on May 9, 2021 by KHO Su Yian While I like blended learning because the learning environment and tools can be expanded to accommodate different types of learners with different schedules, paces of learning and communication preferences, I personally do not enjoy hybrid classes. Having students simultaneously in the classroom and online in my experience is a sub-optimal situation, as the teacher isContinue reading “The Future is Blended”
Let’s design and facilitate good learning experiences! Posted on May 9, 2021 by Christian Coenen Looking at the climax our journey has taken since Topic 1, it is clear that Topic 4 with the educator perspective brings us back into the role of learning designer and enabler that we all are. I like the metaphor of a DJ using the devices to create and design a good experience for the“Let’s design and facilitate good learning experiences!” weiterlesen
Collaborative Learning: Educational Excellence Posted on May 9, 2021 by Tayo Fadahunsi Collaborative Learning (CL) entails working in groups of two or more, mutually searching for understanding, solutions, or meanings. CL represents a significant shift away from the typical teacher-centered or lecture-centered milieu in college classrooms. Laal & Laal (2012) posit that a good way to understand what CL means is to refer to the definitions presentedContinue reading “Collaborative Learning: Educational Excellence”
An eye-opening experience on open education Posted on May 9, 2021 by Sarah Franke When it comes down to open education, I must truly admit topic 2 was a real eye-opener for me. As an e-learning designer I knew about open educational resources (OER) already for a long time and I also had heard of Creative Commons licenses before. But my limited knowledge reduced my actions to search for“An eye-opening experience on open education” weiterlesen
Exploring the synergies of active learning in a community of inquiry Posted on May 9, 2021 by Anita Lim Topic 4 has been a challenging mountain to climb. In writing this blog, I was to consider the perspective of the educator in designing for learning. The perspectives of learners and teachers are different. And being on the other side as a learner during the ONL211 journey has shed light on what it is likeContinue reading “Exploring the synergies of active learning in a community of inquiry”
When the Group becomes a Team Posted on May 8, 2021May 8, 2021 by Liezel Sonn Based on my experience in the classroom as a lecturer, I’ve seen how group work can either yield brilliant results or fail dismally. What makes the difference in these groups? What is the success or failure based on? We can site all the…
When the Group becomes a Team Posted on May 8, 2021May 8, 2021 by Liezel Sonn Based on my experience in the classroom as a lecturer, I’ve seen how group work can either yield brilliant results or fail dismally. What makes the difference in these groups? What is the success or failure based on? We can site all the…
Social Presence & Design Thinking In Instructional Design Posted on May 8, 2021May 8, 2021 by Martin Siaw Reading the tweets on the Twitter session on Blended Learning was like being given new prescription glasses. Everything that was blurry before suddenly becomes clear. However, there were two threads of discussion that I still struggled…
