February 13, 2014
by balimaha
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We just had a couple of energizing and inspiring days in my university, as the makers of the first non-profit Arab MOOC, Edraak were visiting us. I had first met the people behind this initiative (online) when they read an … Continue reading
January 29, 2014
by balimaha
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I just participated in the first #moocmooc live Twitter chat on #FutureEd. I wasn’t sure what the topic would be, but it strangely intersected with some things we had been discussing in #rhizo14 for various reasons. I can’t capture it … Continue reading
January 23, 2014
by balimaha
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I have written previously that I believe teachers can use MOOCs for professional development. Here, i share briefly some ideas i plan to try in my own course that inspired me from MOOCs I took or am taking. 1. Syllabus … Continue reading
January 9, 2014
by balimaha
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I want to reflect on my discomfort with FutureLearn as an online learning platform. I love the MOOC I am currently taking on it, offered by U of Nottingham, focusing on sustainability. I love the teaching staff, participants, reflective exercises … Continue reading
January 4, 2014
by balimaha
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Some days you come across an idea that provides you with unexpected insights. The idea is simple and should have been obvious to you long ago, but somehow was not, until some other person articulated it well enough. A couple … Continue reading
January 2, 2014
by balimaha
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Right. So in case you are crazy like me and plan to take several simultaneous MOOCs whilst also holding down a full-time job and maintaing some semblance of a family at home with a kid/s… I will assume you are … Continue reading