Module 5

Where do I go from here? Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (namesake of Frankfurt University) The most important things that I have learnt A central aspect that I have learnt throughout this course is that online teaching …

Module 4

Quick References to Online Learning in Higher Education    Today: Always at your service! Three topics are in focus in module 4: The Five-Stage-Model (Salmon 2013), a conceptual framework on blended learning (Vaughan et al., 2013), and the theory of Constructive Alignment by Biggs (e.g., Biggs, 2014). First and foremost: …

Module 3

Today: Frustration, communities of practice, thoughts on methods… and a workplace perspective on online teaching (that was missing so far) The third module of our course was on… yeah, I cannot tell anymore. It was a firework of dimensions and theories, knowledge stemming from empirical research (somehow) and a lot …

Module 2

Listen and repeat: “My teacher is too busy.” – beep: … Three thoughts remain on my mind after module two: The irrepressible optimism that came along with technical or digital changes and innovations in the world of education and the rude awaking in schools and universities when these new technologies …

Module 1

Visitor? Resident? Traveller!!! I’m neither a visitor, nor a resident in digital environments. I am a traveller. And I am travelling to fight my reactance. I want to be honest with you. I am not a genuine blogger – it feels a little bit weird for me to share reflections, …