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  1. Oct 2017
    1. To instruct the mass of our citizens in these their rights, interests and duties, as men and citizens, being then the objects of education in the primary schools, whether private or public, in them should be taught reading, writing & numerical arithmetic, the elements of mensuration (useful in so many callings) and the outlines of geography and history, and this brings us to the point at which are to commence the higher branches of education, of which the legislature require the development: those for example which are to form the statesmen, legislators & judges, on whom public prosperity, & individual happiness are so much to depend.

      I think this paragraph is significant to the understanding of the document as a whole. At first, it says "to instruct the mass of our citizens", focusing on the importance of building a society. Then, at the end, it says "and the individual happiness", directly referring to the development of the individual. This equilibrium between the individual and the society, and the importance of building both at the same time, complementing each other, is perhaps one of the university's primary objectives.

    2. after declaring by law that certain sciences shall be taught in the university

      It is interesting the regard to which the university upheld the sciences, in a time were religious thought predominated, and religion and science have long been thought as incompatible.It appears to me as if the university did not have this idea. Rather, there was space for both religion and science.

  2. Aug 2017
  3. Jul 2017
    1. Attributes of Open Pedagogy: A Model for Using Open Educational Resources

      URL to this article: Attributes of Open Pedagogy: A Model for Using Open Educational Resources Educational Technology July-August 2015. Robert Schuwer

    2. it can realize an open connection with the outside world

      Knowledge online, not behind a paywall. Available to all if you know where and how to look for it. Opens doors and clarifies paths. Robert Schuwer.

    3. Open Pedagogy is an extension of and not a replacement for didactical approaches a teacher can use.

      This is critical. It is developmental, not an on off binary. Robert Schuwer

  4. Feb 2017
  5. Sep 2016
    1. En elev vid Cybergymnasiet i Göteborg greps på onsdagen sedan en bomb han tros ha tillverkat exploderat på skolan. ”Han misstänks för allmänfarlig vårdslöshet”, säger polisens presstalesperson, Stefan Gustafsson.