Learning in communities – one step back, two steps forward

Posted on by Joanna Szczepanik

In the beginning there was the word. I realized that I had never asked myself before, what is the difference between collaboration and cooperation in English, and whether at all. I already know that the two meanings differ in a very practical sense, especially in the context of collaborative learning. In the PBL group weCzytaj dalej “Learning in communities – one step back, two steps forward”

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Topic 4: Design for online and blended learning

Posted on by Shirin Pourteymour

It is the most interesting topic of this course, a good model for teaching and learning. Blended learning is a mix of online and face-to-face learning. A model that I am interested in is the “flipped classroom blended learning”. And Presumably the most widely known and used version of blended learning, where students get accessContinue reading “Topic 4: Design for online and blended learning”

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Staying connected

Posted on by Ebba Sundin

I thought about Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) the other day when I passed by the local newspaper, and started to wonder if the local reporters are building their PLNs for their continuous professional development. I haven’t really thought about PLNs before and how it could benefit me in my role as a university teacher andContinue reading “Staying connected”

Topic 3 Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning

Posted on by Björn Hällis

Climbing the Tree and playing together This topic on the ONL-page posed a question on how to get people to recognize the value of becoming part of a learning community and collaborate with their peers in a way that makes use of all the different competencies that group members bring into the work. After ourFortsätt läsa “Topic 3 Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning”

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Networked Collaborative Learning – an intriguing journey

Posted on by Kathrin Zeller

“Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning”, topic 3 in the ONL course this autumn has been intriguing. Intriguing because of possibilities, the massive amount of literature and studies that have been produced and because this knowledge has been there for DEACADES: I wonder why there have not been more collaborative learning events in theContinue reading “Networked Collaborative Learning – an intriguing journey”

Learning in communities

Posted on by Mats Ahlskog

What I take away from this topic is the discussions around Personal Learning Networks as well as the differences between a “network and community”. During this topic it was the first time that I actually reflected upon the meaning and differences between the two words. A network is for example, organic, changing, weak ties, flexible, […]

Learning in personal communities (ONL202 Topic 3)

Posted on by Mohit Gupta

The topic 3 in ONL202 course addressed the importance of creating communities of learning. This aspect can be discussed from two different perspectives – teacher and student. In both cases, creating a personal learning network (PLN) is of great importance to facilitate learning. The definition and type of members in the PLN for a teacherContinue reading “Learning in personal communities (ONL202 Topic 3)”

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How learning occurs in the information age ?

Posted on by Nadia Cheikhrouhou

We are living in an information age that is characterized by increasing information about everything and anything available anywhere and everywhere. And because our cognitive capacity is limited , knowledge can be held by many different people interacting through networks or communities . So what is the difference between networks and communities and how connectionsContinue reading “How learning occurs in the information age ?”