UtvildningssamverkanNVL - DISTANSMats Lindell PhD och Sarin Simu PhD:
Presenation in Kiruna at Distans' minisymposium on Distance education as a tool for growth in northern Sweden
http://distans.wetpaint.com/page/Distance+education+as+a+tool+for+growth+in+northern+Sweden
Hermann Jón Tómasson: Online education in VMA – Then and now NVL - DISTANSThis document discusses the history and current state of online education at Verkmenntaskólinn á Akureyri (VMA), a comprehensive and vocational training college in Akureyri, Iceland. It outlines who takes online courses at VMA, how the courses are structured and taught, and provides statistics about online students in 2011. Key points covered include how instructional methods have shifted from email to online learning platforms like Moodle, the responsibilities of both teachers and students, and VMA's focus on establishing quality standards to improve their online education program.
Anna gudrunedrardsdottir kiruna28feb12NVL - DISTANSThe document discusses how education and research activities impact rural areas in Iceland. It examines differences between the Westfjords and East Iceland regions in terms of population trends, industries, and availability of education. While the number of research institutions and distance learning opportunities have increased, migration from rural areas has not stopped. The conclusion is that concepts of quality of life and social sustainability should be considered, rather than solely linking education and research to economic goals.
Gudrun Geirs Rognvaldur OlafsNVL - DISTANSThe document discusses the history and current state of distance education at the University of Iceland. It outlines initiatives taken from 1997 onward to develop distance education programs. However, several barriers have prevented large-scale implementation, including a lack of institutional consensus on the role and value of distance education, insufficient financial resources, and resistance from some teachers. Moving forward, the document argues that distance education needs to be implemented as a university-wide policy through coordination between different parts of the university system and leadership support.
E-marketing PresentationchomthidhaThe document discusses whether a blog provides a continuous service or individual experiences based on each post. It explores blogging as both a service and an experience. Blogs can take different forms, such as personal journals, knowledge logs, or filters. They can serve various purposes for both bloggers and readers, such as information sharing, community building, and professional awareness. The key is providing a consistent, clear vision and valuable content to engage readers and build a following over time.
Semaiskolen StudieNordSemaiskolenStudieNord er Semaiskolensuddannelses- og aktivitetstilbud til unge mennesker i alderen fra 15-25 år, som af den ene eller anden årsag ikke er parate til at indgå i det ordinære uddannelsessystem.
StudieNord udspringer af Semaiskolen, som er organiseret som et fondsdrevet opholdssted med en overordnet og ulønnet bestyrelse. StudieNords uddannelses- og aktivitetstilbud tilrettelægges ud fra de unges forudsætninger, behov og ønsker.
Et forløb på StudieNord skal bidrage til at udvikle de unges faglige, sociale og personlige kompetencer. Et forløb på StudieNord orienterer sig mod en sammenhængende indsats, hvor der både er fokus på faglige, sociale og personlige kompetencer. Vi tror på, at alle unge ønsker at indgå i positive relationer og opnå anerkendelse fra
de omgivelser, som de er en del af. Vi tror på, at vi med et fokus på de unges udviklingspotentialer kan bidrage til at skabe udvikling i de unges liv. Denne overbevisning
danner udgangspunkt for dagligheden på StudieNord, hvor formålet er hjælpe de unge videre livet – om det så handler om at forberede den unge til videre uddannelse eller fremtidig beskæftigelse.
Godbidder fra EMUs Ny Nordisk Skole-indhold - August til oktober 2014 i udvalgClaus BergUdvalgt indhold fra EMUs tema #NyNordiskSkole, NNS-biblioteket. August til medio oktober 2014.
http://www.emu.dk/tema/ny-nordisk-skole
Barrierer for IT-støttet undervisning og læringmadsbokristensenHvilke barrierer viser sig for brug af IT i
undervisningen ? - med fokus på
grundlæggende sprogundervisning og
specialundervisning
… og hvordan overkommer vi barriererne?
Anna gudrunedrardsdottir kiruna28feb12NVL - DISTANSThe document discusses how education and research activities impact rural areas in Iceland. It examines differences between the Westfjords and East Iceland regions in terms of population trends, industries, and availability of education. While the number of research institutions and distance learning opportunities have increased, migration from rural areas has not stopped. The conclusion is that concepts of quality of life and social sustainability should be considered, rather than solely linking education and research to economic goals.
Gudrun Geirs Rognvaldur OlafsNVL - DISTANSThe document discusses the history and current state of distance education at the University of Iceland. It outlines initiatives taken from 1997 onward to develop distance education programs. However, several barriers have prevented large-scale implementation, including a lack of institutional consensus on the role and value of distance education, insufficient financial resources, and resistance from some teachers. Moving forward, the document argues that distance education needs to be implemented as a university-wide policy through coordination between different parts of the university system and leadership support.
E-marketing PresentationchomthidhaThe document discusses whether a blog provides a continuous service or individual experiences based on each post. It explores blogging as both a service and an experience. Blogs can take different forms, such as personal journals, knowledge logs, or filters. They can serve various purposes for both bloggers and readers, such as information sharing, community building, and professional awareness. The key is providing a consistent, clear vision and valuable content to engage readers and build a following over time.
Semaiskolen StudieNordSemaiskolenStudieNord er Semaiskolensuddannelses- og aktivitetstilbud til unge mennesker i alderen fra 15-25 år, som af den ene eller anden årsag ikke er parate til at indgå i det ordinære uddannelsessystem.
StudieNord udspringer af Semaiskolen, som er organiseret som et fondsdrevet opholdssted med en overordnet og ulønnet bestyrelse. StudieNords uddannelses- og aktivitetstilbud tilrettelægges ud fra de unges forudsætninger, behov og ønsker.
Et forløb på StudieNord skal bidrage til at udvikle de unges faglige, sociale og personlige kompetencer. Et forløb på StudieNord orienterer sig mod en sammenhængende indsats, hvor der både er fokus på faglige, sociale og personlige kompetencer. Vi tror på, at alle unge ønsker at indgå i positive relationer og opnå anerkendelse fra
de omgivelser, som de er en del af. Vi tror på, at vi med et fokus på de unges udviklingspotentialer kan bidrage til at skabe udvikling i de unges liv. Denne overbevisning
danner udgangspunkt for dagligheden på StudieNord, hvor formålet er hjælpe de unge videre livet – om det så handler om at forberede den unge til videre uddannelse eller fremtidig beskæftigelse.
Godbidder fra EMUs Ny Nordisk Skole-indhold - August til oktober 2014 i udvalgClaus BergUdvalgt indhold fra EMUs tema #NyNordiskSkole, NNS-biblioteket. August til medio oktober 2014.
http://www.emu.dk/tema/ny-nordisk-skole
Barrierer for IT-støttet undervisning og læringmadsbokristensenHvilke barrierer viser sig for brug af IT i
undervisningen ? - med fokus på
grundlæggende sprogundervisning og
specialundervisning
… og hvordan overkommer vi barriererne?
Innovativ voksenlæringNordiskt Nätverk för Vuxnas LärandeIntroduktion av innovativ voksenlæring for innovative og entreprenørielle kompetencer. Nuuk august 2017.
Is Lurking a problem or an opportunityNVL - DISTANSThis document discusses lurkers in online learning communities. It defines lurkers as those who participate by observing but do not post or post seldom. Research suggests most community participants fall into this category, with estimates that 90% lurk, 9% occasionally post, and 1% post frequently. The document examines factors that influence lurking behavior and discusses strategies to encourage more active participation, such as fostering inclusion, providing feedback, and using interactive activities and methods like brainstorming and group discussions. The goal is to increase learning and improve the experience for all community members.
Presentation funkon16-is lurking workingNVL - DISTANSThis document discusses the phenomenon of lurking in online communities and learning environments. It defines lurking as participating but never posting or posting very seldom. It notes that many people participate this way, with estimates that only about 5-20% of community members actively post. It raises questions about whether lurkers are learning from their passive participation and what factors influence why some people lurk rather than actively engage. It discusses various perspectives on lurking as a legitimate strategy for peripheral learning and knowledge brokering, and factors that could encourage more active participation like inclusion, involvement, meaning, competence and positive psychology approaches.
Is Lurking a problem?NVL - DISTANS1. The document discusses the phenomenon of lurking, or passive participation, in online learning communities where some learners never post or post seldom.
2. It notes different estimates for the percentage of lurkers in communities, from the commonly cited 90-9-1 rule to a suggested 55-25-20 ratio from community managers.
3. The document examines possible reasons for lurking such as individual characteristics, situational factors, and the learning environment, and considers whether lurking should be seen as a failure or a legitimate participation strategy.
Is Lurking Working?NVL - DISTANSThe document discusses lurking in online learning communities, which refers to participating without posting or posting seldom. It examines whether lurkers are learning enough and what benefits they gain from their participation. Influencing factors on lurking include the online community, individual characteristics, online behavior, and commitment. The document suggests strategies for online course designers to plan for various types of participants and encourage participation, such as providing induction, ensuring the technology works, and giving useful feedback. It also provides examples of active learning methods and activities that can be used, such as brainstorming, discussions, and support groups.
Taru Kekkonen: Learning LogsNVL - DISTANSThis document discusses learning logs, which are used to help students reflect on their own learning. It provides reasons for using learning logs, including helping students become aware of how they learn best, reflecting on their learning, arranging thoughts, and making learning visible. Learning logs can benefit both students and teachers. For students, they provide structure, allow reflecting and feedback. For teachers, they provide additional assessment material and a way to better understand students. The document then discusses several digital tools that can be used to create learning logs, including Audioboo for voice recordings, MailVu for sending voice messages, and Evernote for taking various types of notes.
Alastair Creelman: Learning Centres for Regional Development in SwedenNVL - DISTANSThe document discusses learning centres in Sweden that aim to promote regional development. Specifically, it focuses on learning centres in Lapland that work with three northern Swedish universities to offer degree programs and higher vocational education in industries important to the region like mining, tourism, and hydroelectric engineering. The centers serve as meeting places for learning, inspiration, support and education and help increase access to education while reducing unemployment and brain drain from remote areas.
Torhild Slåtto: Online Education as part of a busy life in the NorthNVL - DISTANSOnline education provides flexible options that fit into busy modern lives in Northern Norway. It allows learning from anywhere using mobile devices or small computers. This includes:
1. Farmers who can listen to economics podcasts while working, to help address their financial challenges.
2. Taxi drivers who study for their license in small weekly "nano" portions while waiting for customers through a flexible online course.
3. Sami people in Nordic countries who can earn a degree in reindeer husbandry while working in the mountains, making tacit knowledge visible through project assignments and learning science relevant to their profession.
Taru Kekkonen: Onlind Education Serving Various Students and Learning NeedsNVL - DISTANSOtava Folk High School is an online upper secondary school for adults that offers open and trust-based education through various online courses to meet different students' learning needs. The school provides non-stop buffet-style courses, à la carte collaborative courses, and phenomenon-based learning through their kitchen model. The contact is Taru Kekkonen, who can be reached at taru.kekkonen@otavanopisto.fi or by phone at +358 44 794 3517.
Menntun í Dreyfbýli, Áhrif þekkingarsamfélagsins á byggðaþróun og sjálfbærni ...NVL - DISTANSErindi Önnu Guðrúnar Edvardsdóttur á ráðstefnu um noktun upplýsingatækni í fullorðinsfræðslu 13. sept 2013:
http://namfullordinna.is/2013-radstefna-um-notkun-upplysingataekni-i-fullordinsfraedslu/
Case Otava at Eden 2013, NVL DistansNVL - DISTANSThe document describes Otava Folk High School's online upper secondary school for adults. It offers nonstop courses in a buffet style, collaborative courses à la carte, and phenomenon based learning in a kitchen style to serve various students and learning needs through an open and trusting online education.
Bridging the Distance: How distance and flexible learning is used to support ...NVL - DISTANSBridging the Distance: How distance and flexible learning is used to support rural development in Iceland. A presentation by Hróbjartur Árnason (University of Iceland) held on EDEN conference in Oslo 12-15 june 2013.
This presentation is part of the DISTANS networks project on "How Education can Support Rural Development": http://distans.wetpaint.com/page/Does+Education+support+rural+development%3F
Eygló Björnsdóttir: Do we need more flexibility? NVL - DISTANSThe document summarizes the history and development of distance learning at the University of Akureyri in Iceland. It discusses some key milestones from 1998 to present day, including the expansion of distance programs to various locations and the increased use of online tools. It then outlines a committee formed in 2008 to develop more flexible distance options, and pilot flexible courses conducted in 2011 that allowed students more control over their study location and time. Research found students generally liked the flexibility but not all wanted it for all courses. The conclusion discusses the university's leadership in Icelandic distance education and plans to further strengthen flexible learning options.
Arnor Guðmundsson: Towards a policy for distance learning in IcelandNVL - DISTANSThis document outlines Iceland's policy towards distance learning. It discusses the previous policy and lessons learned regarding distributed learning, implementation, and linking to regional policies. It also discusses the ongoing work to develop a new policy, including the process, challenges, and vision. The vision is for all Icelandic students to have access to high quality distance learning that increases access to education, flexibility in studying, and reduces regional differences. The strategy focuses on students, teaching/learning, curricula, governance, funding, and research/evaluation. Next steps are to ask questions about student needs, changes in teaching/learning, curriculum structure, governance models, funding approaches, and research needs.
Sigrún Kristín Magnúsdóttir. NVL & DISTANSNVL - DISTANSThe Nordic Network for Adult Learning (NVL) is a decentralized organization that promotes lifelong learning and competence development across the Nordic region. [1] It has strategic goals related to quality assurance, cross-sector cooperation, personal development, and disseminating information on priority themes. [2] NVL operates through an open and flexible structure led by the Nordic Council of Ministers, with national coordinators and projects in Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, and autonomous areas. [3]
Lennart Andersson: Distance Education in Northern SwedenNVL - DISTANSThe document discusses distance education programs in northern Sweden's Lapland region. It notes that the region covers over 60,000 square kilometers but has a population density of only 0.9 residents per square kilometer, much lower than neighboring countries. The document outlines the region's experience with distance education programs dating back to the 1990s and how the approach has shifted from in-person meetings to incorporating more learning platforms and video conferencing. It also summarizes an evaluation of early distance education programs that found technical issues were not the primary problems, and that clear communication, structure, and connecting coursework to students' lives were most important.
6. What did we do?
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• Sex Symposum
– Praktiske eksempler
– Forskningsresultater
– Reflektioner og Ideer
DISTANS Nætverket:
• Besøgte sex Nordiske lande
• Besøgte uddannelsessteder
9. • Skrumpende infrastructur
• Få mugligheder
• "Lavere" livskvalitet
• Svært at tilbyde læring,
fordi de studerende er få og
spredte
Uddfordringer
11. Mariann Solberg:
Flexibel læring kan støtte
udkant beboelse med at give:
• Kvalifiserede medarbejdere
• Øget innovation
• Mindre social og geografisk ulighed
• Demokratisk deltagelse
• Personlig udvikling
• Bremser udvandring
16. Komputerskole som inviterer
folk at være med i klasseromet
over internetet.
Folk som bor i udkanten kan deltage i det
som sker i klasseværelset i gennom sin
komputer hjemme, eller igennom sin mobile.
17. Stykkishólmur
+ 8 andre regionale
forskningscentre
• Har direkte kontakt med
indbyggere og naturen som
forskes
• Lærere som forsker på feltet
og underviser studenter fra
Island og hele verdenen
18. Háskólasetrið á Hornafirði
Höfn og Kirkjubæjarklaustri
Rannsóknasetur HÍ
Suðurlandi, Selfossi og
Gunnarsholti
Rannsóknasetur HÍ
Vestmannaeyjum
Háskólasetur Suðurnesja
Sandgerði
Háskólasetur Snæfellsness
Stykkishólmi
Rannsóknasetur HÍ
Vestfjörðum
Bolungarvík og Patreksfirði
Rannsóknasetur HÍ
Norðvesturlandi
Skagaströnd
Rannsóknasetur HÍ
Norðausturlandi
Húsavík
Rannsóknasetur HÍ
Austurlandi
Egilsstöðum
Ni forskningscentre
20. Probleme
• Marianne Solberg:
– I Tromsø finder man det
vanskelig at få studenter til
at forbinde læringen til sit
eget liv og at finde “sin
stæmme” i emnet.
• Anna Guðrún
Edvardsdóttir:
– Studenterne steller ikke
spørgsmålstegn ved
indeholdet de lærer
– De forbinder indeholdet
ikke ved sin situation
– Kvinnder gik ikke ind I nye
arena
– „Uddannelse er ikke nok"
– Man må sørge for „det
gode liv"
– Livskvalitæt er vigtig i
udkanten også
21. Betydning for vejledningen
Kan vi hjelpe folk til at
skabe og øve
fællesskab (Community)
Kan vi hjælpe våre
studenter at koble sin
læring til det lokale liv
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22. „Skab fællesskab“
I fjern undervisiningen og
i –vejledningen skulle man
lægge vægt på at skabe
fællesskab mellom
studenter på online kurse
• Øve online
kompetanser:
– finde
– tilslutte seg
– lede
– starte
– deltage
• Blive medlem av
– Forum
– Praksisfællesskab
– Interessefællesskab
– Innovationsfællesskab
– Sociale nætverk
• Skabe forbindese med
folk
– Lokalt
– globalt
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23. Forbind læringen til det
lokale liv Det er “Distans lærerens” og –
vejlederens opgave at:
• Hjelpe sine studenter at:
– Forbinde indeholdet med
• Lokal betydning
• Personlige konsekvenser
– Fundere sin læring in lokale
• Spørgsmål
• Kultur
• Behov
• Hvordan
• Gode spørgsmål
• ”Lokale” projekt
• Flexibilitæt
• Forbinde studierne med:
– Lokale fordele
– Tænke over hvordan
indeholdet/læringen kan støtte
• Den lokale situation
• ”Hvad kan jeg g+re^”#
– Hvad betyder ”livskvalitæt” for os?23
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#7: Our "Data"DISTANS' series of six symposia gathered together in one place local players who presented various examples of local use of technology to offer flexible learning opportunities in rural areas, local scholars who reflected on various aspects of education in rural areas and a foreign guest who offered new ideas about how technology can support adult learning or academics who offered an insight into their research and experience in this field of study. The symposia thus offered an interesting glimps and overview of what is going on in remote areas in six Nordic countries.
#10: Shrinkinginfrastructurelost jobsmissingpeoplebusinessesclosingpeople leavingLowerquality of lifeworkeducationsports and interestsserviceslacksporadicaccidentallymeetingpeoplecaféshoppingmuseumDifficult to offer learning (or other services)FewparticipantsDiverse skillsVariededucationalbackgroundDifficulttoruncoursesLongdistancesbetweenpeopleTraditional views on life still dominateSome do not see the need to learnOthers do not find suiting subjects
#13: Nursestudentscreatcohort in isolatedtownSynchronus, cohort in onedistantlocationTeachertraining: Asynchrounus and blendedIndividualstudentspersuestudieswithwork, and attend F2F gatheringsonRegional and topicalresearchcentresAttractstudentstoruralareas for intensivecoursesTeachersteachonline or visituniversityComputerschoolinvitesonlineparticipantsintoclassPeoplewholive in ruralareascanparticipatethroughtheirowndevice in classroombasedteaching
#21: (Lærings) teknologikanMinskeisolationØge kontakt med ANDRE OTHER mennesker