Topic 4 – Open Networked Learning

AI as a Co-Learner and Challenger: Transforming the Dynamics of Collaborative Learning

Posted on April 27, 2024 by Saad Abdullah

I initially viewed AI as a tool for information retrieval and task automation. However, delving into generative AI (GPTs) and collaborative learning design during the ONL course has reshaped my perspective significantly. This exploration has revealed AI as not just… Continue Reading →

Topic 4 – Designing Engaging Online and Blended Learning Experiences

Posted on April 26, 2024 by José Rodrigo Ferreira

As I embark on this new leg of my educational journey, the spotlight shifts from my role as a learner to that of an educator—designing, shaping, and sculpting the learning experiences of tomorrow. The landscape of Learning Design is vast and ever-evolving, encompassing a myriad of approaches—from Active Learning and Community of Inquiry to Problem-Based […]

Topic 4 GenAI in Education: Friend or Foe? Balancing Benefits and Risks

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Vesna Bulatović

Generative AI is revolutionizing the field of education. Its potential to change the way students learn, teachers teach, and educational content is created is truly remarkable. Studies have shown that generative AI can effectively adapt to each student’s individual strengths, weaknesses, and learning pace, leading to personalized learning experiences. This individualized approach helps to increase learner engagement, […]

Looking out for ICEBERGs – or, reflecting on my shortcomings in keeping online classes afloat

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Hanna Dort

Happy Monday, ONLers! This week’s post is meant to tie in with Topic 4, where we discussed plans for improving online and blended learning. Unfortunately (or fortunately), it’s…

Blended learning: losing the fear!

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Ana Maria Vargas Falla

Many of my colleagues believe that blended learning is difficult, as it is had to design course content that provides the best opportunities for both only and face to face learning. I have entered this reflection with the aim to explore the possibilities. Step 1: Make a self-assessment I started by filling the “Community of […]

My Journey Through the Digital Shift

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Marko Dimitrov

Reflecting on the challenges of online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic, I realized that technological tools can be an asset but are not without obstacles. We tackled the assessment issue and the problem of determining individual contributions to group tasks. I’ve realized that while oral assessments can address this to an extent, they are not…

Why reinvent the wheel?

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Craig S. Carlson

Design for online and blended learning (Topic 4)… Well, this is a strange topic to be considering after emerging from the cocoon that was COVID. Surely we know all there is to know about online learning considering most of us… Continue Reading →

Welcoming your online students’ workshopONL

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Markus Schneider

ONL221 is an online course on open networked learning. These reflections are part of the course assignment. This one is on topic four – Design for online and blended learning. Suggestions for reflection – Reflect on how you can provide support, facilitation and scaffolding for students in online and blended learning environments. Working at the Center for … Fortsätt läsa ”Welcoming your online students’ workshopONL”

Learning design as a key competence for a teacher

Posted on December 14, 2021February 8, 2022 by Leena Katto

As a child, I dreamed about being a teacher. What I thought planning teaching would be like, was that a teacher would tell children new things and then give them nice exercises they could practise their new skills with. And of course, an exam wou…

Online and blended learning

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Johan Lugnet

I found this topic very interesting, since I have been teaching both on campus and online for a while. The most challenging part of it has been when you have students both online and in the classroom at the same time. How can we go about that? Is it possible to support both groups (online […]

What’s cooking?

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Nina Ernst

Topic 4 was tasty. It tickled my appetite and even though I never do the cooking at home, I will try out and explore new recipes in my teaching. Blended learning could mean several things, but it does not necessarily mean a mix of campus (in-person) tutorials and online activities. It could mean (as in … Continue reading “What’s cooking?”

What’s cooking?

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Nina Ernst