February 2018 – Linking Learning

The power of a single click

Posted on February 18, 2018 by KayO

As I blogged last week, I am currently participating in a fascinating MOOC exploring engagement in a time of polarisation. It is addressing many aspects of digital communication and engagement, and this week, it focuses specifically on understanding polarisation, and the influence of digital technologies and social media on how we perceive society. I have […]

Taking your seat at the leadership table

Engagement, participation and creating a space at the table: #EngageMOOC

Posted on February 13, 2018February 13, 2018 by KayO

I have enrolled in a very short MOOC which focuses on Engagement in a time of Polarization. The reason I enrolled in this learning opportunity is because my research is exploring a type of participatory learning – personal learning networks. The question posed by Prof. Natalie Delia Deckard, of Davidson College, the institution hosting this MOOC is […]

You won’t (can’t) believe your eyes!

Posted on February 9, 2018 by KayO

In 2018 the term ‘fake news‘ is something we hear every day. Political figures throw it into the conversation everytime they hear something they don’t like, and Facebook and Google fiddle with algorithms to try to convice us that they are working on preventing its spread. What fake news, and its associates, clickbait, astroturfing, alternative […]

Supercharge your PLN: Part Three

Posted on February 2, 2018 by KayO

There is a lot of discussion these days about creativity. How it is one of the most important qualities needed in a rapidly changing world. How we need to revolutionise education so instead of crushing creativity, it is nurtured. There are debates as to whether creativity can be taught and if so, how?. Sir Ken […]