As Udacity creates similar connections to other education companies and organization, it quickly becomes apparent that the network being created is one of validation and lockin, rather than innovation and a new vision for learning. I’ve been thinking more about connections over the past several years than I have about networks. MORE >>

In fall, we (TEKRI, NRC, UPEI and possibly a few other organizations) are hosting an open online course. What are the habits and patterns of learner self-organization in open online courses? I’ll post links to those registration pages as soon as they are available. It’s currently a closed group. blended MOOCs)? MORE >>

Consider learning: it can be organized for us or we, as individuals, can organize ourselves. In higher education, we have largely ignored the self-organizing aspect of learner activity. I’m a fan of dichotomies, recognizing very well the weaknesses they hold. dichotomy is a way of pinning points of thought. MORE >>

It took me about two hours to setup and organize my first course in the platform. I’ve had several interactions with Instructure and find that they are an organization that is fuelled by a combination of energy, ambition, and a touch of bravado/boldness/audacity. can see why: setting up a course, adding content, assessment, etc. MORE >>

It’s getting embarrassing and frustrating as a MOOC organizer. Do these organizations do user testing? We are several weeks into the Change open online course. We have an outstanding speaker list. But, unfortunately, we’ve had issues every week with our live online sessions. All have been terrible failures. Any suggestion MORE >>