Ubiquitous Learning and Instructional Technologies MOOC’s Updates

Notion as a digital learning tool

Technology-mediated learning is reshaping both face-to-face and distance education by expanding when, where, and how learners engage.

As an English teacher and founder of Fluens, a Brazilian educational ecosystem that integrates English language learning, digital technology, and human-centered design, I’ve witnessed how technology doesn’t simply replace classroom presence — it redefines it. Fluens combines personalized study plans, community-based learning, and blended environments to make English learning accessible, engaging, and transformative for adult learners.

At Fluens we utilize Notion as our core learning hub. Each student has a personalized digital workspace that integrates lesson materials, reflective journals, progress tracking, goals, and formative feedback. This platform allows learning to flow beyond the classroom walls and become part of students’ daily routines — capturing the essence of ubiquitous learning.

How it makes a difference:

  • Facilitates autonomy by enabling self-paced learning aligned with individual goals.
  • Enhances formative feedback through real-time visibility into student progress.
  • Seamlessly blends synchronous (live sessions) and asynchronous (self-study and reflection) learning modes.
  • Bridges the gap between learning contexts — classroom, home, and everyday spaces — making learning continuous.
  • Encourages a design-thinking approach to pedagogy, merging educational purpose, UX, and technology.

By implementing Notion in our ecosystem, the dynamic of how students learn, how teachers guide, and how materials are accessed shifts profoundly. The result is not simply digital education, but human-centered, interconnected, and continuous learning.

I’m looking forward to reading your insights — how do you see technology reshaping your own teaching or learning practice?

Media embedded November 8, 2025