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Topic 5: Lessons learnt – future practiceby Thierry Gilles (Thierry Mocktail team) on June 6, 2025
This course has been a very rich and valuable experience, that I wasn’t really expecting. Our group meetings, with very nice people from different backgrounds and cultures (Mirna, Cath, Musa, Torkel, Haleluya, Antonio, Wallace…), the subjects we studied, the PBL and fish model, the texts we read and the documents our group produced gave
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Topic 4: Design for online and blended learningby Thierry Gilles (Thierry Mocktail team) on June 4, 2025
In our group, PBL 6, we considered the use of AI in teaching & learning, focusing on different questions such as: How can we ensure ethical use of AI in an online space / online classroom? What is the role of AI in the future (in teaching)? What are the IP implications related AI outputs,
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The ONL Experience: Endless Possibilities!by Eunice Kombe (Fit In or Stand Out) on May 27, 2025
Participating in the ONL course has been a transformative experience, especially in redefining how I perceive learning, collaboration, and teaching in digital spaces. One of the most valuable insights I’ve gained is the *possibility of solving problems asynchronously with ease*. In traditional settings, problem-solving often depends on synchronous interactions—being physically or virtually present at the
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ONL Topic 5, end of the journey? just the beginningby Luca Margaritella (Luca's Brainwaves) on May 27, 2025
Taking part in the ONL course has been an eye-opening and rewarding experience. Working through the four main topics in a problem-based learning (PBL) group really helped me…
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ONL Topic 4: Design for online and blended learning – Luca’s reflectionsby Luca Margaritella (Luca's Brainwaves) on May 23, 2025
Designing a blended online course that meaningfully integrates Generative AI (GenAI) tools presents a complex yet exciting opportunities. The challenge lies not just in incorporating cutting-edge technology –…
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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.
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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
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Reflection on Topic 3: Learning in Communities – Networked Collaborative Learningby 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
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ONL Topic 3: Learning in communities – networked collaborative learningby 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
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ONL Topic 3: Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning – Luca’s reflectionsby 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…
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Reflections Open Learning Sharing and Opennessby 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
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ONL Topic 2 : sharingby 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
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ONL Topic 1 : Online participation &digital literacies, Thierry’s reflectionby 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
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ONL Topic 2: Open Learning – Sharing and Openness – Luca’s reflectionsby 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…
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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
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Initial Reflections on Connecting Weekby 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
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Thinking of Digital Literacy as a Lecturer in Physiotherapyby 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
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ONL Topic 1: Online participation & digital literacies – Luca’s reflectionsby 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…
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Reflection on My Digital Identity and Topic 1 Learning Journeyby 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
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Let’s turn the Topic 1 around – Digital literacies and then, online participationby 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
by Thierry Gilles on June 6, 2025 at 15:55
This course has been a very rich and valuable experience, that I wasn’t really expecting. Our group meetings, with very nice people from different backgrounds and cultures (Mirna, Cath, Musa, Torkel, Haleluya, Antonio, Wallace…), the subjects we studied, the PBL and fish model, the texts we read and the documents our group produced gave
by Thierry Gilles on June 4, 2025 at 10:52
In our group, PBL 6, we considered the use of AI in teaching & learning, focusing on different questions such as: How can we ensure ethical use of AI in an online space / online classroom? What is the role of AI in the future (in teaching)? What are the IP implications related AI outputs,
by Eunice Kombe on May 27, 2025 at 15:41
Participating in the ONL course has been a transformative experience, especially in redefining how I perceive learning, collaboration, and teaching in digital spaces. One of the most valuable insights I’ve gained is the *possibility of solving problems asynchronously with ease*. In traditional settings, problem-solving often depends on synchronous interactions—being physically or virtually present at the
by Luca Margaritella on May 27, 2025 at 12:48
Taking part in the ONL course has been an eye-opening and rewarding experience. Working through the four main topics in a problem-based learning (PBL) group really helped me…
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ONL Topic 4: Design for online and blended learning – Luca’s reflections
by Luca Margaritella on May 23, 2025 at 11:54
Designing a blended online course that meaningfully integrates Generative AI (GenAI) tools presents a complex yet exciting opportunities. The challenge lies not just in incorporating cutting-edge technology –…
by Felicia Olufunmilayo Akinyemi on May 20, 2025 at 09:23
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.
by Eunice Kombe on May 19, 2025 at 15:26
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
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Reflection on Topic 3: Learning in Communities – Networked Collaborative Learning
by Eunice Kombe on May 19, 2025 at 15:14
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
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ONL Topic 3: Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning
by Thierry Gilles on May 18, 2025 at 20:36
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
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ONL Topic 3: Learning in communities – networked collaborative learning – Luca’s reflections
by Luca Margaritella on May 15, 2025 at 08:07
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…
by Eunice Kombe on May 5, 2025 at 07:33
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
by Thierry Gilles on April 20, 2025 at 20:20
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
https://www.opennetworkedlearning.se/wp-content/plugins/feedzy-rss-feeds/img/feedzy.svg
ONL Topic 1 : Online participation &digital literacies, Thierry’s reflection
by Thierry Gilles on April 19, 2025 at 15:35
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
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ONL Topic 2: Open Learning – Sharing and Openness – Luca’s reflections
by Luca Margaritella on April 15, 2025 at 13:27
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…
by Naomi Kingau on April 14, 2025 at 12:36
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
by Naomi Kingau on April 14, 2025 at 12:32
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
by Naomi Kingau on April 14, 2025 at 12:12
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
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ONL Topic 1: Online participation & digital literacies – Luca’s reflections
by Luca Margaritella on March 31, 2025 at 10:01
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…
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Reflection on My Digital Identity and Topic 1 Learning Journey
by Eunice Kombe on March 30, 2025 at 14:03
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
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Let’s turn the Topic 1 around – Digital literacies and then, online participation
by Felicia Olufunmilayo Akinyemi on March 25, 2025 at 12:31
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
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Topic 5: Lessons learnt – future practice
by Thierry Gilles on June 6, 2025 at 15:55
This course has been a very rich and valuable experience, that I wasn’t really expecting. Our group meetings, with very nice people from different backgrounds and cultures (Mirna, Cath, Musa, Torkel, Haleluya, Antonio, Wallace…), the subjects we studied, the PBL and fish model, the texts we read and the documents our group produced gave
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Topic 4: Design for online and blended learning
by Thierry Gilles on June 4, 2025 at 10:52
In our group, PBL 6, we considered the use of AI in teaching & learning, focusing on different questions such as: How can we ensure ethical use of AI in an online space / online classroom? What is the role of AI in the future (in teaching)? What are the IP implications related AI outputs,
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The ONL Experience: Endless Possibilities!
by Eunice Kombe on May 27, 2025 at 15:41
Participating in the ONL course has been a transformative experience, especially in redefining how I perceive learning, collaboration, and teaching in digital spaces. One of the most valuable insights I’ve gained is the *possibility of solving problems asynchronously with ease*. In traditional settings, problem-solving often depends on synchronous interactions—being physically or virtually present at the
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ONL Topic 5, end of the journey? just the beginning
by Luca Margaritella on May 27, 2025 at 12:48
Taking part in the ONL course has been an eye-opening and rewarding experience. Working through the four main topics in a problem-based learning (PBL) group really helped me…
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ONL Topic 4: Design for online and blended learning – Luca’s reflections
by Luca Margaritella on May 23, 2025 at 11:54
Designing a blended online course that meaningfully integrates Generative AI (GenAI) tools presents a complex yet exciting opportunities. The challenge lies not just in incorporating cutting-edge technology –…
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Reflections on designing online courses for blended learning: What should learning assessments look like in this AI era?
by Felicia Olufunmilayo Akinyemi on May 20, 2025 at 09:23
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.
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Topic 4 Reflection!!!
by Eunice Kombe on May 19, 2025 at 15:26
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
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Reflection on Topic 3: Learning in Communities – Networked Collaborative Learning
by Eunice Kombe on May 19, 2025 at 15:14
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