Dear colleagues, Finally we have set off for the exciting learning journey of ONL221 and there is already lots of activity in the ONL221 community and on twitter, using hashtag #ONL221! There are close to 80 registered participants who will study in 11 mixed PBL groups! In the course common ONL221 community there are also […]

Introduction Collaborative learning has always been a topic of interest to me, despite having yet to learn much about it. It had more to do with what I was trying to achieve regarding students learning about research and acquiring the skills that proved too challenging to grasp. Having gone through an education system mainly based […]

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 […]

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Welcome to topic 4 – Design for online and blended learning At this point we hope you feel well-settled with the ONL learning environment and that you have found a good structure for your studies and PBL group work. It seems that the previous topic on Learning in communities was inspiring and engaged you in […]

In this post, I examine the role of motivation in adopting Open Educational Practices (OEP) by teachers and students. I use the theoretical frameworks of Self-Determination Theory, Attribution Theory, and Goal Orientation in the context of OEP adoption and reflect upon their implications on addressing the challenges related to OEP adoption, such as lack of […]

Collaborative learning is seen as a valuable approach that promotes critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the development of 21st-century skills such as communication, teamwork, and adaptability. As a university teacher for more than twenty years, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible benefits of collaborative learning. It’s not always easy to implement, but when done right, it […]

Reading the texts and participating in the group meetings during Topic 3 has been somewhat of a journey for me. I’ve had to rethink a lot about my own approach to learning. I’ve read that many teachers tend to reuse the teaching style of their own teachers (Bernstein 2000). A teacher who had teachers with […]

I’m embedding the template I’m using to teach FigJam to my PBL group, mainly so I can test functionality and watch how it changes as we play with it. FigJam is very new to me as well, but I find it to be a fun tool so far, Miro-esque with more options for play andContinue reading "Learning a new tool together"

As visitors or residents (White & Le Cornu, 2011), every day, we are faced with an immense open space of information through internet access. There are numerous opportunities to access resources to learn about something of interest. The challenge is to select trustworthy content from the available options. Of course, each one interests depend on […]

OPENNESS and SUPPORT The second lap of our ONL journey has got us thinking more about what it means to be open, and whether we can really keep our private and professional lives separate. In my fantastic PBL group Take V, I think we have managed to establish an atmosphere of trust so that […]

In today's digital age, online platforms have become an integral part of our daily lives, allowing us to socialize and expand our knowledge. While it may be comfortable to consume information online as anonymous users, the value of participating openly in public spaces may not be immediately evident. As a result, some individuals may be […]

Hi world! During the past two weeks we have been discussing sharing and openness in the context of open learning. As a result of our fruitful discussions, a lot of fascinating aspects, relating to this topic, were revealed, but in my post here I would like to focus on a particular concern that I have […]