Topic 2: Open Learning—Sharing and Openness
During the two weeks dedicated to open learning, our group discussed the subject from various angles. We spoke about the … More
Topic 4: Design for online and blended learning
This week’s topic was in my opinion the most interesting topic so far of the ONL course. In the PBL groups, we explored resources on online and blended learning. By definition, blended learning is a teaching method that integrates online media and technologies (e.g. films, online discussions, quizzes) with traditional teacher-led classroom activities. Importantly, theFortsätt läsa “Topic 4: Design for online and blended learning”
LEARNING IN COMMUNITIES
Constructivism is a learning theory found in psychology which explains how people might acquire knowledge and learn. It therefore has direct application to education. The theory suggests that humans construct knowledg…
Topic 3
Initially the theme of this topic seemed a bit off to me, and I found it hard to see the relevance. However, discussing the concept of collaborative learning proved very valuable, and having thought about this and related it to cooperative activities has actually proved useful already. Though I still don’t think that we shouldContinue reading “Topic 3”
Topic 4: Emotional Presence in Collaborative Learning
This blog explores the effects of emotions on collaborative learning in the Problem Based Learning groups. In this regard, the blog revisits the hierarchical iterative fork-join collaboration model and superimposes this model with the effect of emotions. Let’s start by looking at the vital prerequisites to a successful educational experience in higher education, which isContinue reading “Topic 4: Emotional Presence in Collaborative Learning”
Topic 4: Design for online and blended learning
Topic 4: Design for online and blended learning
Topic 4: Design for online and blended learning
Education for the century we live in
Last week I got the opportunity to attend an open lecture about education. The lecturer was a professor in the science of physics, and he wanted to share his thoughts about knowledge and learning. His main message was that we have gotten to much dependent on the artefacts in our modern society. The lecturer meant … Fortsätt läsa Education for the century we live in
Blog 4: Topic 4
Design for online and blended learning: Comments on emotions In this blog, I will simply focus on the few words that I exchanged with Marti Cleveland-Innes during the webinar on 26 November. I told her that I would like to see if my students or colleagues are happy when I teach a course or chairFortsätt läsa “Blog 4: Topic 4”
Topic 1: Online Participation & Digital Literacies
The weeks have gone by fast and we are now almost done with the course — so time is up … More