Jenny Pesina
Jenny is a Senior Educational Developer in the Global Studio team at Deakin University. She is an experienced practitioner and a researcher. Her research explores sociomaterial practices in education.
Location Melbourne, Australia
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Jenny Pesina replied to Tina Fulcher
This is indeed a big challenge, @TinaFulcher - thanks for sharing! Do you have any specific insights into how this can be done in your context?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Myat Hla
Thanks, @MyatHla - do you have any specific ideas in relation to how you'd like to incorporate the activities in your teaching process?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Sam G
Thanks, @SamG! @SuzanneStorer was touching on a similar topic few posts below. I've asked Suzanne to think further on specific types of behaviour learners exhibit during their study in (digital) learning environments. What would be some of the approaches to these patterns from the educator perspective?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Myat Hla
For sure, @MyatHla - thanks for sharing! Which learning theories have you found particularly useful?
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Great - thank you, @Ollie(Olaug)Gardener! Happy that you found the fact sheet on learner archetypes useful - how would you utilise it further in your work?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Suzanne Storer
Thanks for sharing, @SuzanneStorer! Glad that this week has provided a good reinforcement of the familiar concepts. To expand on social learning, wondering if you have specific patterns of behaviour when you say: "Social learning is something that may take on different characteristics when done in a digital space"? What are some of the approaches to these...
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Nicely put, @AlexandraKynman - I really like this notion of 'interlinked actions, thoughts and behaviours'. Curious if you have any specific examples from your context?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Sam G
Welcome to the course, @SamG! Lovely to have you with us and look forward to engaging in more chats about learning as a continuous process and Connectivism. :) It might also be useful to think of knowledge as a network with its own patterns and relationships.
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Absolutely, @LauraDickinson - there's been a big movement lately in various government areas to be more inclusive with the co-design process for this exact reason. I highly recommend reading the "Beyond Sticky Notes" book by Kelly Ann McKercher: https://www.beyondstickynotes.com/.
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I really like your thoughts on "nurturing and maintaining connections" too, @LeahUntisz-Sly - wondering if you have a specific example of this from your context?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Claire Wain
This is a really interesting area @ClaireWain - I am exploring the agency in objects as part of my current research. That is how objects influence our practice and vice versa. Great example of the coffee making and consumption!
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Jenny Pesina replied to Nwe Nwe Oo
Thanks for sharing, @NweNweOo - curious what sorts of intersections or connections have you identified so far between ideas from different fields in this course?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Myat Hla
Great to hear this course is helpful, @MyatHla! What are some of the key ideas you've gained from participating?
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Congratulations on your PGCE offer, @AlexandraKynman! I find Twitter also useful as a way of staying on top of current research and connecting to others in my field. It is very true about "who you know", but I also think it's a nexus between the 'who' and the 'what' - 2 parts of the same coin. A knowledge exchange. What do you and others think?
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Great, @LauraDickinson - which app is this, sounds interesting! How are you planning to use it?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Nwe Nwe Oo
Thank you for sharing, @NweNweOo - glad you are finding the platform's features useful for your learning! From the social learning perspective, you've mentioned that you "have learned from others by reading some comments those may help my ideas to be changed" - curious if you could elaborate a bit more on what sort of ideas you have gained through this?
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Thanks for sharing, @TeresaFrancineCarillo - do you have any particular strategies in mind for considering the needs of learners?
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Jenny Pesina replied to JOHN ROY GALVEZ
Yes, this is very important, @JOHNROYGALVEZ - thanks for sharing! I find systems thinking is very helpful throughout the design process. Have you heard of the expression 'problem dissolving' as oppose to 'problem solving'? More here: https://medium.com/@gulshan4206/from-problem-solving-to-problem-dissolving-dea096bbe1e5.
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Interesting perspective, @DaniloJr.B.Fuentes! Wondering if you have thoughts of empathy from the perspective of designers and educators, e.g., what do they need to know in order to support the learning experience better?
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Hi everyone,
In relation to learning design literature - there are some great resources out there. I'll add a few here:
- Books and articles from Prof Peter Goodyear: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=C7f6vegAAAAJ
- Dalziel, J. (2016). Learning design: conceptualizing a framework for teaching and learning online. Routledge.
- Maina,...
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For sure, @JonaJaneEspeña - especially your point on 'reliable websites'! How do you identify the reliable sources of information?
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Fascinating question, @ChrisRawson - getting into the realm of Posthumanism here!
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I love the idea of 'reverse engineering' in teaching and learning, @TristanMeredith - thanks for sharing!
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Fantastic to hear, @Ollie(Olaug)Gardener - I find having a great professional network is more important than ever these days!
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Thanks, @MoayadAbdelRahman - which framework is it and why do you think it is helpful?
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Yes, this is the right course for new ideas, @LYNDONFABRICANTE! What have you gathered so far in terms of insights?
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Great to hear, @KeziaJohannE.Macatingrao! What are some of the key ideas you have so far?
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That's ok, @DiannaCortezano! Have a read through some of the project descriptions the others have shared here; a lot of fascinating insights. Which posts captured your eye the most?
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Sounds like a well thought through process, @Mary-AnneIsabirye! I agree that models like Backward Design by Wiggins and McTighe are really good for outcome-based design. What were some of the challenges you found when collaborating with training teams?
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Fascinating to hear, @TristanMeredith - generalist approach to assessment can be problematic. We are working on integration of authentic assessment in a range of learning experiences at the moment and I hear you that there should be focus on specific discipline knowledge and skills. What does everyone else think?
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Thanks for sharing, @Ollie(Olaug)Gardener - peer review is complex to implement at the best of times! Can't imagine how did this for 4600 students - amazing! What were the main components of the peer review for this many students?
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Sounds fascinating, @MoayadAbdelRahman! Curious to hear more about the AI side of things - how does this work on Alef Education platform?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Kezia Johann E. Macatingrao
These are nice definitions, @KeziaJohannE.Macatingrao - wondering if transformation could also lead towards change?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Adi Naiwaqa
Could be, @AdiNaiwaqa! Have you gone through the process of transformation and/or innovation recently? What was it like?
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Jenny Pesina replied to K B
Interesting, @KB - thanks for sharing! What would be some examples of 'different' and 'better' the context of digital learning?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Mary-Anne Isabirye
Thank you, @Mary-AnneIsabirye - wondering if both of these terms are associated with change in some way?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Kanyi Henry
Thank you, @KanyiHenry - do you have any thoughts on the terms ‘transformation’ and ‘innovation’ in the context of digital learning?
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Thank you, @NANIESMALABANA - wonderful to hear!
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Thank you, @DaniloJr.B.Fuentes - it was great having you in the course with us!
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Jenny Pesina replied to Kerstin K
Thank you, @KerstinK - very insightful suggestions which we will certainly consider!
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Wonderful to hear, @RebeccaEvans - thank you for participating in the course!
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Jenny Pesina replied to Michaela Moss
Thanks, @MichaelaMoss - do you mean a view of the course structure on FutureLearn? I quite like the 'to do' view which provides you with the structure for each week: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/digital-learning/10/todo/110583.
As part of your degree, there are additional options available. Chie and Jo will be able to guide you through these as needed.
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Jenny Pesina replied to Nguyen Bui
Great question, @NguyenBui! These might vary depending on which country you are in and what sector you are working in (higher education, secondary education, industry, etc). In Australian higher education sector, I am a big fan of yearly conferences such as ASCILITE - https://ascilite.org and various communities around it. Have a look on the web site for some...
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Jenny Pesina replied to Mary Rose V. Duran
@MaryRoseV.Duran - depends on the challenges; which ones in particular are you wondering about?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Jona Jane Espeña
@JonaJaneEspeña - great question and thank you for being part of this course. To me this is not so much about technology per say, but about how we create an optimal setting for learning - technology is part of it, but it also has a lot to do with how we guide the learners in gaining knowledge and skills. And what sort of technology works best for particular...
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Jenny Pesina replied to Sol Cyber Ross Garcia
Thank you, @SolCyberRossGarcia - please see an earlier thread with @TeresaFrancineCarillo and @NANIESMALABANA on this! Would also be very interested in any thoughts you might have on this topic.
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Thank you, @TeresaFrancineCarillo - please see my earlier comment in relation to this, as @NANIESMALABANA was wondering the same thing. I can also add that there is no one approach that would work in all circumstances. It is important to understand the limitations first in a variety of situations.
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Jenny Pesina replied to NANIES MALABANA
This is a very good question, @NANIESMALABANA - even though this is a free open course, there might be still limitations in relation to opportunities different learners have in terms of internet access, etc. It is a challenge for us all to think what approaches might work for different circumstances. For example, there might be ways of structuring the learning...
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Jenny Pesina replied to LYNDON FABRICANTE
Thank you, @LYNDONFABRICANTE - great to hear and thank you for participating in the course!
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Jenny Pesina replied to Kerstin K
Great question, @KerstinK and one that might require a bit of unpacking. The tools that are used as part of the design for learning process vary across different contexts: higher education, the industry, etc. They also vary according to the particular workflows of your team and the nature of what you do.
I use a lot of collaborative whiteboard platforms for...
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Jenny Pesina replied to Dianna Cortezano
Great to hear, @DiannaCortezano - thank you for participating in the course!
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Jenny Pesina replied to Alisha Albright
Thank you, @AlishaAlbright - wonderful to have you with us in this course!
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Flexibility is definitely important, @EmiliaMasotes - I invite you to reflect on ways this can be done in your context.
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@KeziaJohannE.Macatingrao - thank you for sharing and taking part of the course! Wondering what your thoughts are on "pedagogy before technology" versus "applying technology to teaching and learning"? See an earlier comment from @KerstinK.
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Absolutely, @KerstinK - well put! All up, this is a complex process, but can also be very rewarding and exciting. It's been great to have you in the course with us!
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Agree, @BhaemanPlofino - great to have you in the course with us!
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Absolutely, @AlishaAlbright - design for learning is certainly a multi/inter-disciplinary team approach these days. Wonderful to have you in the course with us!
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Jenny Pesina replied to Rebecca Evans
@RebeccaEvans - definitely something worth thinking about. A lot of providers (including higher ed) are trying different ideas in this space, but it's still early days. As I understand, your thinking is at an individual level (e.g. per learner), but with a global focus - e.g. prof learning (certified in some way) recorded, but as an aggregate of everything one...
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Jenny Pesina replied to Rebecca Evans
Interesting idea, @RebeccaEvans - wondering what such tool might look like in terms of features?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Jandell Marcalinas
For sure, @JandellMarcalinas - curious if you have some strategies around dealing with the distraction?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Jona Jane Espeña
@JonaJaneEspeña - thanks for sharing, very interesting. Curious how you are learning from the pictures you take on your mobile device?
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Jenny Pesina replied to emil dominic cortez
Interesting strategy, @emildominiccortez - why do you think speech works better for you?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Anne Rose Lat
Fantastic to hear, @AnneRoseLat! I store a lot of articles, etc. digitally too. I buy hard-copies of books only when these are not available in digital version, or have particular features which I prefer in physical form, e.g. pop-up books, etc.
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Jenny Pesina replied to Maribel Balmaceda
I feel the same way, @MaribelBalmaceda - very handy to be able to utilise the mobile devices this way. Do you learn on a mobile device as well?
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Indeed, @KlintNathanielAbiog - mobile phones come in very handy during both formal and informal learning! Do you think that devices in turn influence us and if yes, then how?
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Thanks, @NiraNadiaAraojo - indeed! Can you provide a couple of examples of the ideas and strategies you find most useful in this course?
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Indeed, @JonaJaneEspeña - well put! I think a comment @JOHNROYGALVEZ made above links with what you are saying too - a notion of expanding your connections to gain further knowledge.
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I really like your perspective, @JOHNROYGALVEZ - in particular the notion of expanding your connections to gain further knowledge.
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Jenny Pesina replied to Cường Phan
So sorry to hear this, @CườngPhan - stay positive, keep applying for roles and maximising various learning opportunities in the meanwhile!
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Jenny Pesina replied to Arron Steel
Thanks for sharing, @ArronSteel! I think there is a huge amount of work to be done in the micro-credentialing space, but things are moving in the right direction. What elements of the online learning experience did you enjoy the most from the online MEd through the Open University?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Louise Dunne
Great observations, @LouiseDunne and @Mary-AnneIsabirye - you are touching on the concept of self-regulated learning. See this overview from the University of South Australia: https://i.unisa.edu.au/contentassets/a10bb28d309b43cfbcdec5d3c7d9d3c2/self-regulation-and-online-learning.pdf
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Jenny Pesina replied to Kristina Marie Nalus
For sure, @KristinaMarieNalus - what are your thoughts so far on the learning experience of the online program you have enrolled in?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Jandell Marcalinas
I found the same thing, @JandellMarcalinas - it is great to be able to attend various conferences and professional development opportunities around the world virtually from a comfort of your own home!
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Jenny Pesina replied to Emmanuel John Malonzo
Good to hear, @EmmanuelJohnMalonzo - what the online learning experience like during for the certificate in teacher education?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Alisha Albright
Great to hear, @AlishaAlbright - curious what in particular you enjoyed about the “Higher Education 4.0: Certifying Your Future” course?
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Great to hear, @MaryRoseV.Duran - I like the platform for these reasons too! How do you apply your learnings in your work?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Nguyen Bui
A great observation, @NguyenBui - sometimes I hear about online learning experiences still being fairly 'transactional' for learners. What are your thoughts on the affordances of the FutureLearn platform in relation to ideas exchange?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Mary Rose V. Duran
Interesting, @MaryRoseV.Duran - what topic was the ebook on? How did your learners interact with it?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Cleotilde A. Prima
I am a bit too attached to my smart phone too, @CleotildeA.Prima! :) What some of your favourite apps and how do you use them for learning?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Nguyen Bui
@NguyenBui - good to hear! What are some of your favourite mobile learning apps? How do you interact with them - daily, etc.?
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Interesting to hear, @NguyenBui! Wondering if you can share some examples from your findings in relation to how networked learning promotes connections and networks among online learners?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Lucy M
Great to hear, @LucyM - I suggest to look into Step 2.5 "What's service got to do with learning"? Look forward to continuing the discussion!
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Jenny Pesina replied to Tiffany Newman
These are two very broad and big questions, @TiffanyNewman! I encourage you to reflect on your own experience in this course; what elements have motivated you the most and why?
Also, the answers to your Question 2 would link to fostering a culture conducive to 'unlearning old ways in education'. Encouragement can take many forms, but it should be in context...
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Great to hear, @susanPhillips - curious to hear your thoughts on 'where to from here'!
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Jenny Pesina replied to Tiffany Newman
Fantastic, @TiffanyNewman - hope you get lots of use out of Week 2 as well!
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Jenny Pesina replied to Stacey Barnes
Great to hear, @StaceyBarnes!
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Great to hear you found the course valuable, @SarahMallett-Paisley! Also interesting to hear more about your decision in relation to deferring from the grad cert - was it the structure and design of that particular course that you found challenging?
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Jenny Pesina replied to nic w
Thanks, @nicw - your comment actually partially answers my earlier questions in relation to what makes 'change challenging'. Sorry to hear about the work challenges, it is a really tough situation to be. Saying this, I admire your dedication to expanding your skills in different areas!
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Great point, @StaceyBarnes - what are some of the approaches you use to adapt in your context?
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Jenny Pesina replied to nic w
Thanks, @nicw - I agree. Lately, I've embraced systems thinking and design; completely agree that seeing how different elements connect is crucial. In relation to change and it being 'uncomfortable and disruptive' - wondering what factors contribute to this in your context? What makes change 'challenging'?
Are there particular approaches you and others...
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Great to hear, @SarahMallett-Paisley! This is one of my favourite principles as well. What are your and others thoughts on nurturing and maintaining connections, needed to facilitate continual learning? Have you got an example of this from your own context?
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Great to hear, @SarahMallett-Paisley! Are you finding the 3C philosophy (curious, constructive and compassionate) useful in your communication with others in this course? If so, how?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Pat Lee
So sorry to hear about the cold, @PatLee! Hoping you are feeling better now. You've touched on a really important point in relation to self-directed and self-regulated learning. I am writing my thesis remotely as well, and it is often difficult to stay motivated and engaged, especially with research, which takes years to complete. Have you tried forming an...
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Jenny Pesina replied to Heather Parker
Great example, @HeatherParker - accessibility-wise, subtitles and transcripts are essential. These also provide a great alternative to watching the video, when it is hard to do so.
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Thanks, @HeatherParker - you've touched on a really important aspect of the service design; thinking about the learner journey holistically, as well as situated in the broader context. Curious if you or others have done any mapping in relation to this? E.g. a visual representation of holistic learner journey in your context?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Cara Williams
Definitely, @CaraWilliams - it is really important to understand the context of who you are designing for, as well as plan for the evaluation / enhancement cycles. What does everyone else think?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Josie P
Hi @JosieP - great to hear. A quick word of warning in relation to the Learning Styles in general; these have been debunked in the literature as educational "neuromyths", e.g. there is no credible evidence that they exist.
See this paper by Prof Paul Kirschner - there is a mention of Honey and Mumford's styles in there as well:
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Jenny Pesina replied to Elena Forasacco
What a great initiative, @ElenaForasacco - curious about the format of this course, e.g. what were the reasons behind the 2.5 days duration? Is there a way for the doctoral students to continue their participation in this community of practice?
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Jenny Pesina replied to Cara Williams
You've touched on a really important topic, @CaraWilliams and @susanPhillips. Learners are all different and come from a variety of backgrounds and contexts. It is important to understand what teaching and learning strategies would work better in different contexts.
For example, my daughter's primary school used a combination of asynchronous and...
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Jenny Pesina replied to susan Phillips
Fascinating, @susanPhillips - what was the most / least enjoyable part of your experience learning on FutureLearn? How does it compare to this course?
