Author Archives: HJ.DeWaard
Like driving a car
This is a response for the Ontario Extend module Teacher for Learning, specifically the Mastery section which looks at mastery of a subset of skills that educators deconstruct and teach, in order for students to achieve competency of the subset … Continue reading
Combining Strategies for #oextend
This is a response for the Ontario Extend module Teacher for Learning, specifically the Organize Knowledge section which outlines the purpose of providing students with better opportunities for note taking. When I first saw the Cornell notes I had a … Continue reading
Mapping a course for #oextend
This post is a response for the Ontario Extend module Teacher for Learning in the Organize Knowledge section. The extend activity was to create a concept map of my course but since I’ve been using concept maps in course design, … Continue reading
Analogy for ‘Learning’
This is a post for the Ontario Extend ‘take it to the bank’ activity ‘So Misunderstood‘ in the Teacher for Learning module. It’s a dip into understanding prior knowledge and how it can impede or enhance student understanding. One of … Continue reading
Extending into the Open #oextend
Getting started with Ontario Extend is one way to extend my thinking and extend my engagement into digital spaces that are new and interesting. Contributions to the Daily Extend, into the collection of resources in the Activity Bank and capturing … Continue reading
Uncommonly Ordinary
This notion of being ordinary continues to pervade my thinking and catch my attention. I’ve just watched uncommonly gifted athletes compete in the Winter Olympics, my jaw dropping each time there’s a flip, throw, toss, spin, slide or crash. It’s … Continue reading
Fellowship in the OPEN
The journey has now begun, the fellowship has been formed. As intrepid travellers, we each come from different spaces and places – in both our physical and digital realms! We carry our own packs full of tools and tricks as … Continue reading
Create, Connect & Share Respect on #SaferInternetDay
Today is Safer Internet Day! It’s one day that can spark a year long pursuit to create, connect and share in safe and respectful ways. Today’s that day! It’s Safer Internet Day! This year’s theme, “Create, connect and share respect: A … Continue reading
Five Flames 4 Learning 