Monthly Archives: February 2015

Making Meaning Makes Me

Posted on February 22, 2015 by HJ.DeWaard

Listen to the author reading this blog post. I am what I make! I make sounds, movement, shapes, text, and things. I am a shaper and maker, tinkerer and creator in the physical space where I exist and in the … Continue reading →

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My Voice and My Choice

Posted on February 21, 2015 by HJ.DeWaard

My voice represents me.  When I record my voice and listen to the audio file, I am given an alternative view of my-self. How I sound to others is not always the way I think I sound. Over the past few weeks … Continue reading →

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My personalized learning

Posted on February 17, 2015 by HJ.DeWaard

My personal journey into the ‘MOOC’osphere and personalized learning happened in two ways at once. I’m participating in a free, online course offered through ISTE and also participating in an online book club where we are reading and discussing Personalized learning: A … Continue reading →

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Registration not required!

Posted on February 16, 2015 by HJ.DeWaard

When passionate learners gather together, registration is not required. Participation and interest are essential. A commitment to self-renewal is critical. But registration is not required – just drop-in and learn.  #moocmooc and ‘the hole in the wall‘ are examples. Casual learning, as … Continue reading →

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Agent of change in six feet of snow!

Posted on February 12, 2015 by HJ.DeWaard

Listen to a recording of this blog post as you read. It’s difficult to be an anarchist in six feet of snow! As I shovelled and wrangled with the snowblower this past weekend I thought I’d be a bit anarchistic … Continue reading →

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Agency – Give or Take?

Posted on February 8, 2015 by HJ.DeWaard

Alternate title: Sit long, listen hard, talk lots! The ownership and authorship of agency was a challenge for me this past week. It has caused me to read and reflect, reread and revisit readings.  I lurked and listened in digital … Continue reading →

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