I envision collaborative learning as an essential part of any course I teach and research project I am involved in. This can provide learners with a wider range of perspectives and experiences, which can help deepen their understanding of course content and critical thinking (Árnason et al., 2018). In my distance courses, I incorporate online […]

Design of online and blended learning was the most relatable topic for me as I actively take part in the development of several Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) offered by Mälardalen University. As an instructor, I always thrive for ways to make the lessons interesting to the students so that they feel the urge to […]

Collaborative learning can be viewed as a collection of different educational approaches involving joined intellectual effort by students and teachers together (Smith and MacGregor 1992). It is worth mentioning that traditional classroom activities, e.g., lecturing, listening, or note-taking do not disappear fully in collaborative learning. However, with the change the world has undergone in the […]