Distributed and Open Learning

Category Valerie’s Updates

Online Learning Theories, Grand Challenges for Research, Indigenous-Centred Online Course Design

There are many theories pertaining to online learning. In this course, I’ll ask you to explore Connectivism and Community of Inquiry more deeply. Online learning is also fundamental to access and inclusion. What this looks like for each group of… Continue Reading →

Week 3: Foundations of Online & Open Ed: Terminology, Theories, & Inclusive Practices

Hi all, For Week 3, we’ll cover introduction to terms, theories, and inclusive practices. I’ll be adding resources and readings across the week: Review the brief I submitted to the BC Government in the Summer of 2020 regarding the recommendations… Continue Reading →

Week 2: Data Privacy, Consent, and Open Copyright

Welcome back to Week 2 of EDCI 339! I have received a number of responses for our Doodle poll for setting up an optional synchronous meeting each week for those who wish to join live for some lectures I record… Continue Reading →

Week 1: Welcome to EDCI 339!

I’m so excited to start EDCI 339: Distributed and Open Education at UVic and to welcome also open learners who wish to wrap around this course. I post a task list each week. Please do come back to the week’s… Continue Reading →

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