In this topic we have discussed the advantages and challenges of open learning. I have a vary successful example of connecting a rather traditionally structured course to new concepts of open learning. A few years ago I have given a few lectures in a course from pharmacology field. In the lectures students encountered a number … Continue reading Topic 2: Open Learning – sharing and openness – every contribution counts →

Here comes the end of one learning journey and the beginning of a new one. Two and half months of learning about online networking and problem based learning in online environment went very quickly and were loaded with information and impressions. What are the most important messages that I am taking with me? First of … Continue reading Topic 5: Lessons learnt – future practice – Carving the message →

In the first topic of our ONL course we talked about digital literacy and what it takes to go and feel comfortable online. The ways we use different online platforms were nicely illustrated by David White who divided our online space into areas for personal or institutional use, and areas that we use as visitors … Continue reading Topic 1: Online participation and digital literacies – Tools for creating online presence →

Although it may sound simple, transferring a traditional classroom-based course into an online environment requires some adaptation. In this topic we have talked a lot about the reasons why students drop out from online courses. Lee and Choi (2011) listed factors they found influencing student retention at online courses, and grouped them in student-related factors, … Continue reading Topic 4: Design for online and blended learning – connecting the team →

Values shape our actions in life: what we do, how we do it and why. The ways we interact with other people also reflect our values. The same is valid in the student-teacher relationship. Our values as a teacher will be reflected in the way we teach and will influence student’s perception of the content, … Continue reading Topic 3: Learning in communities: Competition vs. collaboration – how do our values affect successful learning in communities? →

It may look tough, it may look improbable, but it does not mean it is impossible.
In this blog I will follow my journey through open network learning course.  Looking forward to start learning about creating an online course!