Category Archives: Teaching
What’s in a name?
It’s a matter of identity, isn’t it? My name links people to my digital and real identity. It’s how people can find me. When they call, it’s why I answer. They are using my name! So what’s in a name? This … Continue reading
My Media – participatory wandering
My media meanderings start and end with my teaching. By teaching something to others, I feel compelled to explore and learn more about it first. So it is with my media and digital literacy work. This week I’m exploring participatory … Continue reading
How do I teach? It’s complicated, complex, & a work of friction!
Teaching students, who are becoming teachers, how to teach is complicated AND complex. There’s no simple solution. There’s no set of guides or magic method that works for everyone, all the time. To define a framework or establish a process is incredibly … Continue reading
Wayfinding through course design with some habits of mind
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
What Dewey and Yoda reveal about learning – a #twisted pair challenge
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
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
Five Flames 4 Learning 