Our ONL 181 course has now officially come to an end and I thought that I would conclude my reflections on my online learning experience in a more pertinent way. What came through clearly from the very outset is the importance of building trust and the socialisation aspect of online mediation.  ‘Trust and genuineness ….. Socialisation processes… Continue reading Final reflection!!!

Nostalgic?  Well, we have reached the finish line in our ONL course.  What a truly amazing journey it has been!!!  I was very apprehensive in the beginning.  I was concerned that I would not stay committed, given my work schedule and there were days when I just could not make it.  However, in keeping with… Continue reading Nostalgic!!!

The end of November is fast approaching and Topic 4 is now done and dusted.  Was a little apprehensive about being the leader but my co-leader Norma and I pulled it off.  Very pleased that my other colleagues in the group were happy with the final presentation. So, what was unbelievable about our presentation!  I… Continue reading Unbelievable!!!

Whew!  Where did the month of October go?  Busy, busy, busy ….. hardly had time to sleep … let alone contemplate.  A busy end to the semester …  rounding off lectures, revision programmes and examination preparation.  Factor in the marking of tests, assignments, the odd workshop and ……… dealing with the many student queries as… Continue reading Hectic!!!

Started this blog as a requirement of a web-based course on Problem Based Learning. Barely a week has gone by and already such an amazing start to the course.  As a South African it is exciting to join colleagues from Sweden, Finland, Singapore  and  Zimbabwe who all part of the same group.  We all had to… Continue reading Amazing!!!