Author Archives: HJ.DeWaard

Hospitality revisited

Posted on December 4, 2015 by HJ.DeWaard

I’m coming back around to a topic that I’ve explored earlier (You are Welcome). Ideas are still trickling through my thoughts as I work on design and construction of online learning spaces. It’s about hospitality. Not just the type of … Continue reading →

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Virtually connecting and the paradox of open

Posted on November 23, 2015 by HJ.DeWaard

Within any experience where educational technology is involved, there lies paradox. Being able to identify these diverse and polarizing entities can influence the direction or stance for an individual response. It’s within the tension that exists in the balance that dynamic and … Continue reading →

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Wayfinding through course design with some habits of mind

Posted on November 17, 2015 by HJ.DeWaard

I’m lost but finding my way. There’s sort-of-a-plan and a bit of a map but I’m wayfinding my way through. I keep checking the GPS and re-calculating my direction. I think I know where I’m located and I somewhat have … Continue reading →

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Bringing IT Together: How conferences build connections and conversations – BIT 2015 and Virtually Connecting

Posted on November 2, 2015 by HJ.DeWaard

Are you going? It’s this week! The Educational Computing Organization of Ontario – ECOO BIT 2015 (@BIT2015, #bit15) – is happening in Niagara Falls Wed. Nov 4 – Fri. Nov 6. Bringing IT Together is the theme, and all things … Continue reading →

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Beyond Effectiveness: the Zen of Flow and #MagicofPage18

Posted on October 14, 2015 by HJ.DeWaard

Twitter chats are fast and confusing. They flow around questions and sometimes connect ideas.  That’s what happened last night when the topic focused on ‘what do we mean by learning?’.  Participants sometimes bounce ideas into the flow of the diverse collections of conversations. It’s only … Continue reading →

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What Dewey and Yoda reveal about learning – a #twisted pair challenge

Posted on October 8, 2015 by HJ.DeWaard

The #twisted pair blogging challenge was proposed by Steve Wheeler recently and it’s been twisting  in my mind since I was called on by Sarah Honeychurch. The idea is to match a pair of real or imaginary characters, personalities or people … Continue reading →

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An ‘inuksuk’ moment – listen deeply

Posted on September 28, 2015 by HJ.DeWaard

I’m sharing this inuksuk for those who may find it. It holds meaning and importance. It is created from my own experiences and a moment in time that has importance for me. On the Canadian landscape there are many of these … Continue reading →

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Conversations build Connections

Posted on September 22, 2015 by HJ.DeWaard

Sometimes it’s tough to travel. You just can’t get to meet people, have conversations, join together to play with new tools or even just hangout to talk. Teachers need this time more than anyone. Sharing ideas, tips, tricks, resources, and … Continue reading →

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