On this page you will find all reflections from participants who connected their individual reflection space fully openly. Reflections on designing online courses for blended learning: What should learning assessments look like in this AI era? by Felicia Olufunmilayo Akinyemi (LearningReflections_Feli) on May 20, 2025 During my reflections on designing online courses for blended learning, I lighted on this piece in the University World News (Fataar 2025) which is spot on the question, “What should learning assessments look like in this AI era”? Dissecting what learning assessments should look like in this AI era, it advocates for a design-based pedagogy. Topic 4 Reflection!!! by Eunice Kombe (Fit In or Stand Out) on May 19, 2025 Exploring Topic 4 has deepened my appreciation for the strategic thinking required to create meaningful online and blended learning experiences. As an educator, I have always valued in-person interaction, but this topic challenged me to think beyond traditional methods and embrace digital tools more intentionally. I was particularly inspired by the principles of constructive alignment Reflection on Topic 3: Learning in Communities – Networked Collaborative Learning by Eunice Kombe (Fit In or Stand Out) on May 19, 2025 Over the past few weeks, our PBL group’s engagement with Topic 3 has brought into focus both the potential and the challenges of fostering genuine collaboration in learning communities. The scenario posed a familiar issue: students often equate collaboration with task distribution rather than a process of shared thinking and growth. My experience reflected this ONL Topic 3: Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning by Thierry Gilles (Thierry Mocktail team) on May 18, 2025 Really recognizing the value of becoming part of a learning community and experience the benefits of social learning is not always something you think about when you engage in studies. Or an aspect that as a teacher you will consider when having new students starting a course. But there are occasions in my classes when ONL Topic 3: Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning – Luca’s reflections by Luca Margaritella (Luca's Brainwaves) on May 15, 2025 The scenario presented in Topic 3 raises an important pedagogical challenge: how to move students beyond simply “dividing tasks” toward “genuine collaborative learning”. Many students approach group work… Reflections Open Learning Sharing and Openness by Eunice Kombe (Fit In or Stand Out) on May 5, 2025 Reflecting on our work for Topic 2 as part of PBL05, I am filled with pride and appreciation for the journey we’ve taken as a team. The interactive presentation we created using Canva is not just a product of effort, it’s a vibrant representation of our collaboration, creativity, and shared commitment to learning. Each team Reflection on Topic 2: Open Learning – Sharing and Openness by Tahere Roshanzade (Hello Page) on April 21, 2025 I am a PhD student with 80% of my responsibilities focused on research and 20% on teaching. Therefore, I primarily reflect approach from a researcher’s perspective. I will share my interpretation of what Open Learning means from this point of... Continue Reading → ONL Topic 2 : sharing by Thierry Gilles (Thierry Mocktail team) on April 20, 2025 I’m often in a position where I must share my lessons with my colleagues. There is often a rotation within our language department, which means that we are obliged to prepare courses for a few semesters and then hand them over to other colleagues. The problems occurring are numerous, even if culture of sharing among Reflection on Topic 1: Online participation and digital literacies. by Tahere Roshanzade (Hello Page) on April 20, 2025 The main discussion in topic 1 focused on the concepts of Visitors and Residents and how each group engages differently with the digital tools in the education system. According to White & Le Cornu, (2011), a Visitor is someone who... Continue Reading → Hello Page by Tahere Roshanzade (Hello Page) on April 20, 2025 Welcome to this page, where I share my insights of Open Networked Learning in the reflection format. You can find different topics using the toolbar on the left. My name is Tahere, and I am a PhD student at Karlstad... Continue Reading → ONL Topic 1 : Online participation &digital literacies, Thierry’s reflection by Thierry Gilles (Thierry Mocktail team) on April 19, 2025 As a French teacher at a university in Sweden, I’m faced with some interesting challenges when it comes to using digital tools in teaching, not least because the courses are open to everyone, of all ages, and I often have classes in which the ages range from 18 to 78 (my oldest student). In my ONL Topic 2: Open Learning – Sharing and Openness – Luca’s reflections by Luca Margaritella (Luca's Brainwaves) on April 15, 2025 As educators, we are increasingly being encouraged to embrace openness not only in research but also in our teaching. While the initial step of opening up course materials… Problem-Based Learning (PBL) by Naomi Kingau (Naomi) on April 14, 2025 Reflecting on Problem-Based Learning (PBL) through the lens of physiotherapy education has deepened my appreciation for its value. PBL aligns naturally with the clinical reasoning processes we aim to cultivate in physiotherapy students. It mirrors the real-world scenarios our students will face, requiring them to integrate knowledge, think critically, and collaborate with others. Incorporating PBL Initial Reflections on Connecting Week by Naomi Kingau (Naomi) on April 14, 2025 The connecting week was both enlightening and challenging. It provided an opportunity to engage with colleagues and students in new, dynamic ways, but it also highlighted the complexities of creating meaningful connections in an online or hybrid space. From the perspective of a physiotherapy educator, connecting week reminded me of the importance of building a Thinking of Digital Literacy as a Lecturer in Physiotherapy by Naomi Kingau (Naomi) on April 14, 2025 As a physiotherapy lecturer, digital literacy is no longer a supplementary skill—it has become essential. Reflecting on my own digital literacy, I recognize how critical it is in facilitating student learning, especially in blended and online environments. My role has shifted from being solely a content expert to also being a digital navigator for my ONL Topic 1: Online participation & digital literacies – Luca’s reflections by Luca Margaritella (Luca's Brainwaves) on March 31, 2025 The digital space has undeniably transformed the traditional teacher-student hierarchy, shifting the dynamics from a unidirectional flow of knowledge to a more interactive and decentralized model. In the… Reflection on My Digital Identity and Topic 1 Learning Journey by Eunice Kombe (Fit In or Stand Out) on March 30, 2025 In the digital age, I am both a professional and an individual navigating a rapidly evolving digital and learning landscape. I leverage digital tools for research, networking, and advocacy in prosthetics and orthotics, ensuring that technology enhances access to rehabilitative care. At the same time, I maintain a personal digital identity where I interact with Let’s turn the Topic 1 around – Digital literacies and then, online participation by Felicia Olufunmilayo Akinyemi (LearningReflections_Feli) on March 25, 2025 To acquire digital literacy and to engage online, there is the basic assumption that the learner owns or at least has access to a computer to start with, right? Then, let’s check how many people have or own a computer (desktop, laptop, tablet, etc.). Figures vary by regions and countries and quality but this map Greetings!!! by Eunice Kombe (Fit In or Stand Out) on March 10, 2025 Hello, everyone! I am Eunice Kombe, a prosthetist and orthotist as well as a lecturer at KCMC University in Moshi, Tanzania. My work revolves around improving mobility and quality of life for individuals in need of prosthetic and orthotic care. Beyond clinical practice and teaching, I am deeply involved in research and innovation in rehabilitation
