Topic 3 : Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning.

Learning in communities can easily be confused with group work. In our group’s discussions, Rafi shared a comprehensive definition of collaborative learning. This definition can be paraphrased to describe collaborative learning as broad overarching term encompassing the efforts of teachers and students. Collaborative learning includes a variety of approaches, tools and techniques. Individuals in the… Continue reading Topic 3 : Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning.

Topic 3 : Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning.

Learning in communities can easily be confused with group work. In our group’s discussions, Rafi shared a comprehensive definition of collaborative learning. This definition can be paraphrased to describe collaborative learning as broad overarching term encompassing the efforts of teachers and students. Collaborative learning includes a variety of approaches, tools and techniques. Individuals in the… Continue reading Topic 3 : Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning.

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Topic 3 The “pioneer in unfamiliar terrain” PNL and Online (OL) Collaboration

In our PBL-group 11+6- my Learning community for the moment, we try to follow the FISH document for Problem Based Learning- we read the scenario together, brainstorm (which is more like a mix of questions, opinions, experiences etc- all in one…), then take individual time to figure out personal questions until next OL-meeting when weFortsätt läsa “Topic 3 The “pioneer in unfamiliar terrain” PNL and Online (OL) Collaboration”

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Diversity and Motivation in Collaborative Learning

Collaborative learning is an integral part of university teachers’ work, but also one of the 21st century working life skills that we are trying to teach our students. However, as we all know some learning communities work better than others. While this topic was really interesting and there would be so much to say, I […]

Open or closed?

The second topic of ONL 192 was about openness in teaching and learning. Although the focus of the course is online learning, this particular topic is very relevant to many kinds of teaching. From my experience in working with classical music (primarily instrumentalists and chamber music), open (masterclassses) and closed (private lessons) teaching play outFortsätt läsa “Open or closed?”

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The (delightfully) macabre stories of host behavior manipulations by parasites

Are you truly the master of your own behaviors? This lecture presents some examples that may make you think twice! I presented this lecture to acquire the title of Docent in Biology from the Lund University, Sweden. The aim was for my peers to judge my teaching competences, and for me to convey a message … Continue reading The (delightfully) macabre stories of host behavior manipulations by parasites