Below is a preliminary overview of the topics, dates and some of the common course activities that are scheduled so far. More activities like tweetchats etc. might be added for some topics. In addition to common course activities you will have regular online meetings in your study groups (PBL groups). These meeting times will be decided by the group members together at the start of the course.
Getting startedDuring this first week the focus is to familiarize yourself with the ONL learning spaces. You will be encouraged to share expectations, background knowledge, experience and practice and begin to build relationships. ONL help desk – drop-in video meeting times where one of the members of the course team will be waiting to help you in case you have questions about how to get started. The ONL helpdesk is available at: https://kau-se.zoom.us/my/onlhelpdesk. You will need to enter ONL231 for admittance.
Introductory meetings for institutional groups – organised by each institution Introductory meetings for Open learners – registered open learners will be invited to two optional and electable sessions:
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ConnectingDuring this important week the focus is to to connect with peers and facilitators and to form groups. Connecting webinar: Monday 27 February, 13:00-14:30 (CET) |
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Topic 1: Online participation & digital literaciesDuring this topic we will explore together important literacies to survive and thrive in the digital age as learners and educators. We will also discuss online participation and your digital footprints. You will be encouraged to reflect on your digital presence and identity as well as your experience of digital consumption, communication, collaboration and creation. Webinar: Monday 6 March, 13:00-14:00 (CET) – Special guest: David White Tweetchat: Thursday 16 March, 11:00-12:00 (CET) – Special guest: David White |
(Please note: 26 March Europe changes from wintertime CET to summertime CEST) |
Topic 2: Open Learning – sharing and opennessIn this topic we will explore the benefits and challenges of openness in education. We will look at issues around copyright and in particular the open licensing of content (Creative Commons) and how this opens up new opportunities for collaborative learning and development. Sharing and reusing OER (Open Educational Resources) and the consequent development of OEP (Open Educational Practices) will also be examined. Webinar: Wednesday 22 March, 10:00-11:00 (CET) – Special guest: Maha Bali |
Reflection week 3 – 9 April |
Reflection weekWe’re half-way through the course and this week gives you time to reflect, catch up and consolidate what you have learned so far.
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Topic 3: Learning in communities – networked collaborative learningIn this third topic, we will explore aspects of collaborative learning in relation to networked online spaces for learning. Learning can become deeper and more meaningful when learners work and learn together, this applies both in formal situations such as in universities and lifelong learning centres as well as informal contexts such as in companies and various social organisations. Humans have learned socially from the beginning of time, and when we experiment with various ways of learning with others online we experience meaningful learning where learners meet interact and learn together with peers in different situations and modalities. Technology offers new possibilities for such human interaction and for forming new kinds of social networks and thus for working and learning together, it also offers interesting challenges, such as keeping focus on the learning processes, and not tools, and on forming supportive and challenging interactions which can lead to more and deeper learning. During this module you will be encouraged to reflect on the meaning of networked collaborative learning and the development of learning communities, and especially what you can do to create and foster such generous interactions in your courses and other learning offerings you plan to lead. Webinar 1: Wednesday 12 April 11:00-12:00 (CEST) – Special guest: Hróbjartur Árnason Webinar 2: 17 April 16:00-17:00 (CEST) – Special guest: Hróbjartur Árnason |
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Topic 4: Design for online and blended learningFor this topic we turn the focus from participation to design for learning, including scaffolding and facilitation. You will look at aspects of Learning Design and discuss different pedagogical aspects to be considered when creating good learning environments using the Community of Inquiry and other frameworks. You will also be able to discuss the concept blended learning and how to achieve the right balance for your course. Webinar: Tuesday 25 April 14:00-15:00 (CEST) – Special guest: Robin Kay |
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Topic 5: Lessons learnt – future practiceDuring our concluding weeks, peers and facilitators will share and reflect on learning experiences from ONL and look ahead to how this feeds into our present and future practice. What effect has the learning experience from this course had on your development of personal learning networks and your own professional practice? What were the benefits and what were the challenges? What are the next steps? |
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