Monthly Archives: March 2015
We are not algorithms!
Last time I checked, I teach in a decidedly human way. And my students are spectacularly human in their reactions to my teaching. Their learning is uniquely their own in a very human process. Together, this combination of student+teacher is … Continue reading
Getting it Wrong
I have not failed. I have found ten thousand ways that do not work. Thomas Edison I’ve made mistakes. Lots of them. In my journey to become a more fluent user of digital technologies I’ve had to learn the hard … Continue reading
Unwrapping Presence
Learning is complicated. Teaching is complex. These are not new ideas. It’s been like this for humans since caves and forests were our homes. But the new terrain in which we teach and learn has ongoing challenges for those who … Continue reading
Tips from a Video Voice
I’m a reluctant video star. I’m sure I’m not the only one. Once we face the camera for the first time, our uncertainties arise. My comfort with my video voice has increased with exposure and experience due to some #HumanMOOC … Continue reading
Writer’s Craft in Digital Spaces
I am an avid reader. I look for new texts written by favourite authors. I share books that leave a lasting memory. Great stories transform me. The craft of writing a great story is something I haven’t thought about much. … Continue reading
Getting out of the cold
It’s been a little chilly around here lately. This long, white winter has gotten to me! My mind has slowed down and turned introspective. It’s cold in my head! It’s a little bit like frostbite of the synapses. Nowhere to go except … Continue reading
The ‘Distributed Play-Doh’ Effect
I’ve been taking some time to look back to look forward. This is important to do from time to time. While watching the recording of the final Google Hangout held for the #MOOCMOOC from Hybrid Pedagogy, the idea of ‘distributed play-doh’ was … Continue reading
Five Flames 4 Learning 