As expected from its title, this paper by Wenger tells the history of a concept, including its main criticisms. Wenger promises to resort to a group of authors coming from different traditions. whom he groups together as “social theory”. These authors include French philosopher Michel Foucault, French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu, American social anthropologist Jean Lave,Continue reading “On “Communities of Practice and social learning systems: the career of a concept” (Wenger, 2010).”
Are ARGs PLNs?
Following the title of this blog in the discussion of edutainment (educational entertainment) versus education, we should look at an interesting phenomenon that has been around for quite a few years now. Alternate Reality Games (ARG) are akin to treasure hunts that can happen by leaving a series of connected clues in the physical or … Continue reading Are ARGs PLNs? →
Topic 3: Connectivism and online collaborative learning
A few years ago I participated in a conference in Stockholm. As I registered for the event, the instructions also said to follow the hashtag of the conference. I remember being sucked in to the discussions that went on in the “digital backstage” on Twitter as presentations where given. Much of the content was related … Continue reading Topic 3: Connectivism and online collaborative learning
Topic 3: Connectivism and online collaborative learning
A few years ago I participated in a conference in Stockholm. As I registered for the event, the instructions also said to follow the hashtag of the conference. I remember being sucked in to the discussions that went on in the “digital backstage” on Twitter as presentations where given. Much of the content was related … Continue reading Topic 3: Connectivism and online collaborative learning →
Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning
This topic of ONL192 was about getting the teams to closely examine learning in communities, networking and collaboration. Our PBL scenario provided the experiential learning to allow us to address the the effectiveness of small collaborative learning groups in the online environment and the difference between collaboration and cooperation. This topic was where our group, PBL13,Continue reading “Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning”
Together we became better than one
Topic 3: Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning There are two times in the past years being student in a classroom, when the group work has been collaborative; First time was when studying to become a teacher. At a campus meeting we were put into different groups. The assignment was to discuss a book … Continue reading Together we became better than one →
Topic 3- Learning in communitie- networked collaborative learning.
This blog post should have been written weeks ago, but there has been a lack of time aswell as most of my work time has been at the computer. That sometimes causes health problems, but that I may come back to later if it goes that way. You never know when you starts blogging. Blogging … Fortsätt läsa Topic 3- Learning in communitie- networked collaborative learning.
Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning
„As technology increasingly takes over knowledge-based work, the cognitive skills that are central to today’s education systems will remain important; but behavioral and non-cognitive skills necessary for collaboration, innovation, and problem solving will become essential as well.“Klaus Schwab We had two weeks to explore factors that influence students’ community experiences in an online learning environment. […]
Blended bachelor: A collaborative learning experience stretched in time
In this blog post, I have chosen to reflect on an occasion when real collaborative learning took place, that moved my own thinking forward. In the beginning of 2000 I studied a full-time bachelor programme. It was a campus programme, but because of the subject matter (ICT and learning) many of the courses had elements … Continue reading Blended bachelor: A collaborative learning experience stretched in time
Topic 3—Learning in Communities: Networked Collaborative Learning
From the 4th to 17th of November we were working through Topic 3 focusing on networked collaborative learning. These were … More
A never expected turn of events…
I have to admit – it is getting more and more likely that I will become a blogger in the near future. What has happened? Where did this surprising change come from, given my earlier scepticism (see my previous blogs)? In Topic 3, I have been working on „Personal Learning Networks“ (PLN) and „networked collaborative“A never expected turn of events…” weiterlesen
Seeing the wood for the trees
My experiences as a team leader for Topic 3 New platforms, new opportunities. This was my first time ever hosting online meetings with my PBL group. A bit daunting, maybe, but I feel it turned out fairly well in the end. Topic 3 was all about learning in communities and creating collaborative spaces. That isContinue reading “Seeing the wood for the trees”