Topic 3, Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning

Posted on by Alexandra Wirth

CC by Alexandra Wirth How and where does collaboration take place in the PBL ? Does it matter whether it takes place online or in class? I have been involved with problem-based learning PBL for more than 20 years. On the one hand as a didactic concept, on the other hand as a method. I … Weiterlesen Topic 3, Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning →

Topic 2, Open learning, sharing & openness

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  http://www.pixabay.com   “He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.” Thomas Jefferson What does OPEN mean? In his TEDxNYED on Youtube (2010), David Wiley explains quite simply and easily what openness means. It defines open as … Weiterlesen Topic 2, Open learning, sharing & openness →

WHY COLLABORATIVE LEARNING IMPORTANT?. Lets look at its benefits

Posted on by Sinako Mxabo Foundation

In nowadays, we observe a huge growth in classroom technology, and with it, the introduction of new learning methodologies. One example that encourages collaborative learning is padlet. According to Nuiteq, (2017) Collaborative learning makes students with different backgrounds, race, or up bringing, to work together. They come together in a setting that maybe would not … Continue reading WHY COLLABORATIVE LEARNING IMPORTANT?. Lets look at its benefits

Learning in Communities – Networked Collaborative Learning

Posted on by Annika Skogster

I would like to start by introducing what I do for living. I am a teacher at an University of Applied Sciences where I have the privilege to create the future nurses. The main topics I teach in are clinical care and medication administration. I have ordinary lectures, skill stations where they learn how to … Continue reading Learning in Communities – Networked Collaborative Learning →

ARE THERE ANY PROS and CONS IN USING OER? A deep reflection on open material.

Posted on by Sinako Mxabo Foundation

Online resources may lie more in enabling our students’ learning experience than in saving time developing resources. The good news for teachers and students is that a new category of resources, open educational resources has emerged over the past several years, and some universities and teachers are finding that it can offer a lot of benefits … Continue reading ARE THERE ANY PROS and CONS IN USING OER? A deep reflection on open material.