Design Principles for Collaboration Platforms for Open Education

Author(s):  
Safa'a AbuJarour ◽  
Henri Pirkkalainen ◽  
Jan Pawlowski ◽  
Markus Bick ◽  
Migle Bagucanskyte ◽  
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2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeremiah (Remi) Kalir

Structured AbstractPurpose: The purpose of this article is threefold: a) to describe the equity-oriented design of a publicly accessible and openly networked computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) initiative that has supported educator discussion about equity topics; b) to identify design principles for equity-oriented design in open education; and c) to propose a model for the design of open learning initiatives that are mutually committed to educational equity and educational openness.Design: This article draws from design-based research methodology, specifically design narrative and the worked example. The article is one response to the need for more “designerly work” in the learning sciences, generally, and more specifically in domains such as CSCL.Findings: Four design principles are identified that informed the equity-oriented creation and iteration of the Marginal Syllabus, an open CSCL initiative: Leveraging the open web, fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships, working with open content, and engaging professional learning as an open practice. This article also advances the open palimpsests model for equity-oriented design in open education. The model integrates design principles to assist CSCL and open education designers and researchers in creating or iterating projects to be more equity-oriented learning opportunities.Originality: This article’s design narrative identifies Marginal Syllabus design principles and advances the open palimpsests model for equity-oriented design in open education. The design narrative demonstrates how critical perspectives on the relationship between equity and digital technology can encourage collaboration among diverse project stakeholders, attune to the dynamics of power and agency, and respond to the worldly needs of partners and participants.


2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 357-367 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeremiah Holden Kalir

Purpose The purpose of this paper is threefold: to describe the equity-oriented design of a publicly accessible and openly networked computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) initiative that has supported educator discussion about equity topics; to identify design principles for equity-oriented design in open education; and to propose a model for the design of open learning initiatives that are mutually committed to educational equity and educational openness. Design/methodology/approach This paper draws from design-based research methodology, specifically design narrative and the worked example. The paper is one response to the need for more “designerly work” in the learning sciences, generally, and more specifically in domains such as CSCL. Findings Four design principles are identified that informed the equity-oriented creation and iteration of the Marginal Syllabus, an open CSCL initiative: leveraging the open web, fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships, working with open content and engaging professional learning as an open practice. This paper also advances the open palimpsests model for equity-oriented design in open education. The model integrates design principles to assist CSCL and open education designers and researchers in creating or iterating projects to be more equity-oriented learning opportunities. Originality/value This paper’s design narrative identifies Marginal Syllabus design principles and advances the open palimpsests model for equity-oriented design in open education. The design narrative demonstrates how critical perspectives on the relationship between equity and digital technology can encourage collaboration among diverse project stakeholders, attune to the dynamics of power and agency and respond to the worldly needs of partners and participants.


2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 399-409
Author(s):  
Baizhen Gao ◽  
Rushant Sabnis ◽  
Tommaso Costantini ◽  
Robert Jinkerson ◽  
Qing Sun

Microbial communities drive diverse processes that impact nearly everything on this planet, from global biogeochemical cycles to human health. Harnessing the power of these microorganisms could provide solutions to many of the challenges that face society. However, naturally occurring microbial communities are not optimized for anthropogenic use. An emerging area of research is focusing on engineering synthetic microbial communities to carry out predefined functions. Microbial community engineers are applying design principles like top-down and bottom-up approaches to create synthetic microbial communities having a myriad of real-life applications in health care, disease prevention, and environmental remediation. Multiple genetic engineering tools and delivery approaches can be used to ‘knock-in' new gene functions into microbial communities. A systematic study of the microbial interactions, community assembling principles, and engineering tools are necessary for us to understand the microbial community and to better utilize them. Continued analysis and effort are required to further the current and potential applications of synthetic microbial communities.


1973 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-51
Author(s):  
Mary E. Dobson ◽  
Russell L. Dobson
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2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 477-510
Author(s):  
Cheolil Lim ◽  
Hyeongjong Han ◽  
Sumin Hong ◽  
Yukyeong Song ◽  
Dayeon Lee

2016 ◽  
Vol 77 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-73
Author(s):  
Kudajbergenova R.E. ◽  
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Asylbekova M.A. ◽  

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