Open Learning
Open Learning
“Open Learning” means opportunities for learning is open for you. In this section, we aim to create an ideal form of education that “anyone can learn anything from anyone at anytime” (Bonk, 2005).
In the videos, we interviewed globally active people and asked them “Can you tell us a story that you felt you overcame your barrier in your 20ies or 30ies?” and “What do you keep in mind when you act as a global leader?” They opened their heart and kindly shared their experience. We hope you can find a moment that they can touch your heart and inspire you.
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Global Leader Interview: Part 2 Global Leadership, Dr. M David Merrill, Professor emeritus at Utah State University, USA, who developed “First Principles of Instrution.”
It was truly an unforgettable experience to speak with Dr. Merrill. Through our conversation, I was able to see not only his remarkable achievements as a sch… -
Part 1: Dr. David Merrill, Professor emeritus at Utah State University, USA, who developed “First Principles of Instruction.”
It was a fascinating experience talking with Dr. Merril. In this interview, he shared so many great stories that really made me rethink my approach as a teac… -
2026 Global Leader Interview Series: Kicking Off with Dr. David Merrill, Professor Emeritus at Utah State University, USA.
The 2026 Global Leader Interview series will kick off with Dr. David Merrill who is internationally known for developing the “First Principles of Instruction… -
Part 2: Dr. Xun Ge, University of North Texas, Chair, and Past President of AECT
Keep the big picture in mind. Dr. Xun Ge told us how her perspective has evolved as she has grown. She began by learning with an open mind, then focused on w… -
Part 1: Dr. Xun Ge, University of North Texas in the United States, Past President of AECT
GLOBAL LEADER INTERVIEW with Dr. Xun Ge at University of North Texas in the United States, Past President of AECT Part 1: Moments of my breakthrough アメリカ… -
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Have you studied abroad? Studying in the U.S. and returning home is one path. But staying there to build a career is another level. Meet Dr. Xun Ge —she orig… -
Dr. Vanessa Dennen, Florida State University, USA, Part 2 Global Leadership
“Working globally, for me the most important thing is a people-first approach and the knowledge that while we have fascinatingly different histories and cust… -
Dr. Vanessa Dennen, Professor at Florida State Univerisity, USA: Part 1 The moments of my breakthrough
“Your inner voice knows you. Be open to the opportunity, and be open to follow the path that you want for yourself” said Dr. Vanessa Dennen. I love the way s… -
【Coming Soon!】Global Leader Interview with Dr. Vanessa Dennen（Florida State University）
In this Global Leader Interview, we had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Vanessa Dennen, the Tyner Distinguished Professor at Florida State University, USA… -
Dr. Insung Jung, Seol National University: Part 2 Global Leadership
With her rich experience working in global settings, she emphasizes the power of international collaboration, regardless of the size of the group involved. S… -
Dr. Insung JUNG, Research Fellow at Seoul National University, Korea, Part 1: The moments of my breakthrough
Meet Dr. Insung Jung in our Global Leader Interview – an insightful voice in international education and research. What were the three turning points in Dr…. -
Coming Soon! Global Leader Interview with Dr. Insung JUNG, Seol National University
In this Global Leader Interview, we had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Insung JUNG, Visiting Research Fellow at Seoul National University, Korea. She ser… -
Dr. Robert Reiser, Professor of Emeritus at Florida State University, USA: Part 1 The moments of my breakthrough
In this interview, we spoke with Dr. Robert Reiser, Professor Emeritus at Florida State University, about the challenges he overcame in his 20s and 30s. Dr. … -
Coming soon! Global Leader Interview with Dr. Robert Reiser, Professor Emeritus at Florida State University
In this Global Leader Interview, we had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Robert Reiser, Professor Emeritus at Florida State University and the author of on… -
Dr. Okhwa Lee, Professor of Emeritus at Chungbuk National University: Part 2 Global leadership
Dr. Okhwa Lee has been passionately working for people in developing countries such as Sudan, Nicaragua, and Nigeria. We asked her about her perspectives of … -
Dr. Okhwa Lee, Professor of Emeritus at Chungbuk National University: Part 1 The moments of my breakthough
Dr. Okhwa Lee, Professor of Emeritus at Chungbuk National University, shares her educational and professional journey. She discusses her decision to pursue a… -
Coming soon! Global Leader Interview with Dr. Okhwa Lee, Professor Emeritus at Chungbuk National University in Korea
“A Global Leader Interview” with my dear friend, Dr. Okhwa Lee, Professor Emeritus at Chungbuk National University in Korea. She holds a Ph.D. from the Unive… -
Dr. Sanjaya Mishra, the Commonwealth of Learning in Canada: Part 2 The global leadership
We interviewed Dr. Sanjaya Mishra, an education specialist at the Commonwealth of Learning (CoL) in Canada. We asked him, “What he keep in mind when he acts … -
Dr. Sanjaya Mishra, eduction specialist at the Commonwealth of Learning in Canada: Part 1 The moments of my breakthough
Do you remember the days when we needed to travel to get the information that we had been looking for? I remember that I went to UCLA from UC Santa Babara to… -
Coming soon! Global Leader Interview with Dr. Sanjaya Mishra, an education specialist at the Commonwealth of Learning (CoL) in Canada
“Being able to access information instantly has immense value.” We interviewed Dr. Sanjaya Mishra, an education specialist at the Commonwealth of Learning (C…
