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Course syllabus - Open Networked Learning

Scope

3.0 credits

Course code

PEA927

Valid from

Autumn semester 2026

Education level

Second cycle

Progressive Specialisation

A1F (Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Main area(s)

Organisation

Department of Educational Sciences and Arts

Ratified

2018-12-07

Revised

2025-11-03

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

    • Ratified date: 2021-11-11
    • Latest update: 2025-05-27

    Articles

    Kurslitteraturen består av vetenskapliga artiklar och texter som görs tillgängliga online.

Objectives

The purpose of the course is to develop the participant's understanding of the values, possibilities and challenges of using digital tools to support teaching and learning.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the participant shall demonstrate the ability to:

  1. explain, discuss and reflect on different aspects of e-learning such as digital literacy and collaborative, open and online learning,
  2. critically reflect on questions concerning open networked learning related to own teaching practice.

Course content

  • Online participation and digital literacies
  • Open learning - sharing and openness
  • Learning in communities - networked international collaborative learning
  • Design for blended learning online

Specific requirements

Didactic digitial competence, 2.5 credits.

Examination

GRU1, Group assignment, 1.5 credits, problem based learning concerning learning outcomes 1 and 2, grade Fail (U) or Pass (G).
INL1, Assignment, 1.0 credits, reflective blog posts concerning learning outcomes 1 and 2, grade Fail (U) or Pass (G).
PRA1, Practice, 0.5 credits, giving peer feedback concerning learning outcomes 1 and 2, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).

For Pass (G) on the course as a whole, the student must have earned that grade for GRU1, INL1 and PRA1.

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.

Grade

Two-grade scale