Topic 1 – Open Networked Learning

Topic 1 – Navigating the Seas of Online Participation and Digital Literacies

Posted on March 12, 2024 by José Rodrigo Ferreira

In today’s interconnected world, the digital landscape has become an indispensable arena for learning, collaboration, and growth. As I embarked on the journey of joining an Open Networked Learning (ONL) community, I found myself immersed in an environment where participation and digital literacies reign supreme. Reflecting on this experience, I’ve come to appreciate the nuances […]

How did I get here?!

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Alexandra Doroftei

I’m attending the ONL 241 course which is very challenging as I don’t have much available time (as many other people). But I’m finding it very interesting and useful! Last week I watched the recording of the webinar with David White which was very inspiring. David challenged the participants to draw a map of their […]

Topic 1#ONL241 Finding My Place in the Digital Ocean

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Vesna Bulatović

Last week’s webinar inspired me to question myself, am I a digital Resident or a Visitor? White and Le Cornu’s framework suggests that Visitors view the web as a toolset, while Residents see it as a community – a place to connect and share with others (White & Le Cornu, 2011). I use various platforms […]

Navigating the Digital Self in the Age of Online Learning

Posted on October 14, 2023 by Sharon Lau

I felt like a newcomer when I started learning about how we use the internet and show ourselves online decades ago. At first, I loved social media, where I can share my thoughts, find old friends, and meet new people. However, I became more cautious with my online posts over time due to growing concerns […]

Creating a Safe Space for Online Participation and Digital Literacies

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Marko Dimitrov

As the world embraces online learning, many individuals, like the one in the given scenario, find themselves navigating new digital landscapes that can be both exciting and challenging. To ensure a positive experience for everyone, it’s crucial to create a safe space for online participation. In this blog post, we’ll explore the roles of participants…

Creating a Safe Space for Online Participation and Digital Literacies

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Marko Dimitrov

Topic 1: Diving into the unknown world of Artificial Intelligence

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Ana Maria Vargas Falla

Developing digital literacies (2014) JISC guide described digital literacies as Capabilities (behaviours, practices, identities) for “living, learning and working in a digital society”. In its turn, AI literacy has been defined as the competencies that “will be necessary in a future in which AI transforms the way that we communicate, work, and live with each […]

Visitor or resident? This “digital native” can’t seem to settle down.

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Hanna Dort

For the past two weeks, the problem-based learning (PBL) group I’m in has been discussing digital technology and the emotions it can trigger – from excitement to unease…

Am I a visitor or a resident in this digital world?

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Craig S. Carlson

I am of an age where I grew up as the internet and technology grew up around me. I have been immersed in it since (almost) the beginning. However, I still consider myself more a visitor to the digital world. A visitor with a vague but definite footprint left behind. It is not due to […]

The intimidating B-word

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Anna-Sofia Preece

Blog. Why is this B-word filling me with such anxiety? A 400 word “personal reflection” feels like a piece of cake. A blog post, on the other hand, sounds such a challenge. Rather awful. I must try to understand why, because it does not make sense. I enjoy writing, it comes natural to me. I […]

Topic 1: Online participation and digital literacies

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Anna Småros

Who in the teaching community has not heard of the theory of “digital natives” and “digital immigrants”, as proposed by Marc Prensky (2001)? Personally, I must admit that I had not read the original essay by Prensky. I had come into contact with Prensky’s concepts, however, especially that of digital natives, as his ideas had … Continue reading Topic 1: Online participation and digital literacies

Where am I online and when?

Posted on October 25, 2021February 8, 2022 by Leena Katto

The first topic of this course was online participation and digital literacies. That included one webinar and a tweetchat hosted by David White and Jörg Pareigis. In the webinar White put us to think about our online presence: are we visitors or reside…