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Education is Sharing

Posted on by Feroza Bhyat

Topic 2#ONL – Open Learning – Sharing and Openness. Clearly the internet has allowed us connectivity around the globe. We are able to communicate and share more than ever before. Our weekly Zoom meetings gives us the opportunity to contribute and collaborate on our Topics. Working in groups synchronously and asynchronously online may as well … Continue reading Education is Sharing

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Knowledge, learning and openness

Posted on by Tatjana von Rosen

Share your knowledge. It’s a way to achieve immortality. Dalai Lama (1357-1419) The idea of openness and sharing knowledge is not a new phenomenon. In ancient Athens, philosophers (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle) presented their ideas and initiated discussions about life, soul, God and society in direct conversations with their students and city inhabitants: “The truth is … Fortsätt läsa Knowledge, learning and openness

Topic 2

Posted on by Hans Bjurgren

What are the opportunities and dangers of “going open”? Opportunities and dangers of “going open” Although the idea of opness is thriving at the moment, it is important also to look at some challenges that might have effect on the development of open resources. According to (Dr. Jan Hylén, ”Open Educational Resources: Opportunities and Challenges”) … Fortsätt läsa Topic 2

Reflecting on topic 2 – closing the gap with open education

Posted on by Judy Botha

South Africa’s education system is full of challenges. Our complex and tragic political history means that there are still huge inequalities when it comes to access to education. At primary and secondary school level, problems can be as dire as learners in rural or township areas not having a functional school building and or even … Continue reading Reflecting on topic 2 – closing the gap with open education →