Topics – Open Networked Learning

Warm welcome to tomorrow’s webinar with David White

Posted on March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 by Jörg PareigisLeave a Comment

Warm welcome to the topic 1 webinar with David White! The webinar will be an introduction to online participation and digital literacies and aims to make us reflect on our own practices and views on technology. We start at 15.00 CET. More information about David, the webinar and on how to join is available on […]

ONL251 Week 2: “Connecting” starts now!

Posted on March 10, 2025March 9, 2025 by Jörg PareigisLeave a Comment

Dear colleagues, Finally we have set off for the exciting learning journey of ONL251 and there is already a good deal of activity in the ONL251 community! There are currently 40 registered participants who will study in 5 mixed PBL groups! In the course common ONL251 community there are also all facilitators and a few […]

Warm welcome to tomorrow’s webinar with David White

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Jörg PareigisLeave a Comment

Warm welcome to the topic 1 webinar with David White! The webinar will be an introduction to online participation and digital literacies and aims to make us reflect on our own practices and views on technology. We start at 13.00 CEST. More information about David, the webinar and on how to join is available on […]

ONL242 Week 2: “Connecting” starts now!

Posted on September 22, 2024September 22, 2024 by Lotta ÅbjörnssonLeave a Comment

Dear colleagues, Finally we have set off for the exciting learning journey of ONL242 and there is already lots of activity in the ONL242 community! Also have a look at other media or posts about the course, using hashtag #ONL242 There are currently 55 registered participants who will study in 7 mixed PBL groups! In […]

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 →

Navigating the Complexities of Assessment in Collaborative Learning

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Saad Abdullah

The scenario in topic 3 brings into sharp focus a key challenge of collaborative learning: how can we design assessment practices that align with collaborative goals while also ensuring individual accountability? Traditional assessment models, with their emphasis on individual accomplishment, often clash with the shared learning aims of collaboration. This can make students worry about […]

Topic 3: The Beauty and Challenge of Collaborative Learning and Assessment

Posted on April 16, 2024 by Susan Lee

Collaborative learning in the forms of think-pair-share, group discussions and longer-term projects have been introduced across different levels of learning, including the higher education (Jin 2012; Flores et al. 2015). In teaching professional and business communication courses, teamwork and collaboration are incorporated in my courses as a way to simulate interaction within workplace work teams. […]

The Future of Open Education: Finding Balance and Harnessing AI for Sustainable Knowledge Sharing

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Saad Abdullah

The Future of Open Education: Finding Balance and Harnessing AI for Sustainable Knowledge Sharing Openness is not the end. It is the means to the end of an equitable, inclusive, and high-quality education for all, enhanced by the power of AI The open education movement promises to break down barriers to knowledge access, fostering […]

Topic 2: The Implications of Openness

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Susan Lee

These two weeks of ONL journey brought me through an impactful, challenging and encouraging ride on open education practices in the time of generative AI use. It was impactful to dialogue with my PBL group and the larger community of educators connected through Dr Maha Bali’s talk, who shared our honest concerns and struggles with […]

Technology “came” to me

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Vallentine Kekana

Topic 1: Online participation and digital literacies reflection My most memorable interaction with technology was in primary school. We learnt how to switch on a computer, wiggle the mouse and right click. I was not particularly enthused as lessons were a prerequisite until a friend of mine started showing off her fast typing skills. My […]

The Evolving Scholar: A Digital Presence in Academia

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Saad Abdullah

In this reflective post, I delve into the evolving landscape of digital literacies in academia, particularly focusing on the development of professional personas and the challenges and opportunities they present in online participation. Drawing from course literature and relevant sources, I explore how educators and learners can navigate this digital continuum to establish and maintain […]