Author Archives: HJ.DeWaard
It’s only human!
Can’t help it – it’s only human. I am honoured and feel humbled when being commended for work I’ve done. Sharing my thoughts in digital spaces has resulted in many opportunities to feel gratitude and gratified for those who take … Continue reading
The Expert Within
Roles for educators are changing. There’s no doubt about that. The shifts are dramatic and many teachers, professors, instructors, course developers or content providers find it hard to find their way or share their voice. If you don’t understand your … Continue reading
Evidence for ‘expert’ teaching
Reflecting is a key element of learning. Asking a question, constructing an answer, putting your response ‘out there’ for others to review, then taking it all and reflecting on the process and product – that’s the crux of learning. When I … Continue reading
Am I an Expert?
It was an epiphany moment! It was a question I didn’t know how to answer! It revealed my inner uncertainties! Really, am I an expert? Can any teacher claim to be an expert? Expert, by definition is “having or showing … Continue reading
Catalysts
Teachers activate learning. They are catalysts for ideas and concepts. With a thoughtful question or timely prompt, they set thinking into motion. This spurs action from their students – actions in thought or physical tasks. In the truest scientific sense, … Continue reading
Stories and Spaces within a #blimage challenge
One image can generate a story. One image can define a space. This is true of physical places and digital spaces. We learn to recognize a story or space from one image, icon, logo, or representation. Think of an image … Continue reading
Find Five on Friday
Friday is a good day. It’s a day to relax a little bit and look forward to the weekend, whether you work weekends or not. So finding five things on a Friday is a good habit to develop. These could … Continue reading
Digital Learning Horoscope
I recently came across the Digital Learning Horoscope. It’s a survey for teachers to take as a reflective tool about their beliefs and commitment to teaching with and about digital and media literacy, and popular culture. This comes from the work … Continue reading
Five Flames 4 Learning 