The Empathy Map as an Early Learning Design Activity

Posted on by James Brunton

Topic 4 for  the ONL191 course focuses on how to support and design for learning, with a particular emphasis on accounting for emotional presence (in the context of the Community of Inquiry framework) in learning design. My problem based learning group decided to focus on an Empathy Map learning design exercise that would be used early … Continue reading The Empathy Map as an Early Learning Design Activity →

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Tuning intuition in online teaching

Posted on by Elizabeth Blackburn

For our group work this time round, we prepared a mock syllabus for a course on Online Collaborative Writing, peppered with roll-over points describing the thinking behind our choices, using a tool called Thinglink.  This helped to concentrate our thoughts on underlying design issues, which have been laid out clearly by my colleague Sebastian Schwede. […]

Personal learning networks

Posted on by Sara Ihlman

In Creating Effective Collaborative Learning Groups in an Online Environment the authors mention the theory of connectivism proposed by Siemens in 2005. This perspective describes my own learning experience for the last ten years perfectly. Let me expl…

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Collaborative learning

Posted on by Feroza Bhyat

Topic 3 #onl This topic was all about online collaboration. We discussed our personal experience in the group, our challenges, frustration and enjoyment. On a personal level, having missed two meetings I found myself somewhat confused. Frustration and confusion are some of the contributing factors to online learning and collaborative learning. My focus for this … Continue reading Collaborative learning

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Design for online and blended learning

Posted on by Nathalie Baumann

I have to admit, that I am not that experienced in designing courses for online learning and as well don’t have that much experience in blended learning. Why? It has to do with somehow a lack of time to go deeply into these topics and develop myself material for blended learning. Maybe one would think… Weiterlesen →

Topic 5

Posted on by Hans Bjurgren

So time fore som reflection on the course, my PBL-group and my own work. If I start with the course it selves, I can come up with mostly positive comments, so let’s start there. The first topic was around openness and sharing, two things that have had great impact of the growth of Internet, and … Fortsätt läsa Topic 5

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Collaborative learning: myth, dream, utopia or reality?

Posted on by Tatjana von Rosen

Nowadays, to learn together with coursemates using different forms and tools, including digital, has become an integral part of student centered education. Collaborative learning is often an essential part of online education. Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. Margaret … Fortsätt läsa Collaborative learning: myth, dream, utopia or reality?

Topic 4

Posted on by Hans Bjurgren

During this topic I focused on how to try to ensure good communication in courses. Good and honest communication among students and between teachers and students are keys for a successful course. Successful interpersonal communication enhances learning. Building trust is essential to deal with emotional issues that arise in courses. It is essential for the … Fortsätt läsa Topic 4