Category Archives: Talking

Sitting Down, Side by Side

Posted on January 4, 2018 by HJ.DeWaard

Come on, sit down. There’s space here beside me. Where ever you’ve been or whenever you need to go, that’s OK. You’re here right now. Take some time to sit beside me and let’s talk. I’ve recently travelled, with lots of time … Continue reading →

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My FRAMES are changing

Posted on December 31, 2017 by HJ.DeWaard

I’ve been wearing glasses since I was a young girl. The frames that hold the lens in place are updated every few years and, in reflection, are a time capsule through the trends in eyewear over the years. As I … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Story?

Posted on July 27, 2017 by HJ.DeWaard

Any time someone asks this question, it requires some deep thinking and honest reflection. It’s not always an easy question to answer. My students struggle with this question each year in the course that I teach. It’s dependant, in part, … Continue reading →

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Why I listen – your voice is compelling

Posted on December 14, 2016 by HJ.DeWaard

I listen because your words compel me. I listen because your voice enriches my life. As you share your voice, through text, words, images, voice recordings or videos you add depth and meaning to what it means to be human. I … Continue reading →

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A bit after BIT16 – reflections from a cave

Posted on November 13, 2016 by HJ.DeWaard

The annual Educational Computing Organization of Ontario conference has just ended with echoes of many voices ringing and events resonating in my mind. There may be many blog posts that come from this ‘reflection-on-action’ since those who attended can certainly say … Continue reading →

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Radical Doubt and Digital Identity – “Dubito, ergo cogito, ergo sum”

Posted on September 30, 2016 by HJ.DeWaard

I am! I exist! My digital self is me! Do I doubt about digital identity or about myself? Absolutely. What do I really know about my digital self? As I reflect on digital identity and digital citizenship, I’m waxing philosophical. … Continue reading →

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It’s Not about Raising My Average

Posted on September 18, 2016 by HJ.DeWaard

“We are each the average of the people we hang out with and the experiences we choose.” Seth Godin, June 13, 2016. (Seth’s Blog) When I really think about it, my average is, well …., it’s average. It’s not in … Continue reading →

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Conductive Threads: A #CLMOOC #DailyConnect

Posted on July 15, 2016 by HJ.DeWaard

My conductive thread this week connected Virtually Connecting from the Digital Pedagogy Lab in Prince Edward Island to the CLMOOC community. I wasn’t the only one weaving these threads together. There were others weaving with me. It created a colourful … Continue reading →

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