Tag Archives: learning
Reflecting on GO-GN
Unfolding as we go along – what a great way to describe a PhD experience, and my involvement in the Global Open Graduate Network (GO-GN). I admit to being fascinated by magical, mathematical, moving constructions. I am mesmerized by seemingly … Continue reading
Reflecting
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience which is bitterest.” Confucius By reflecting on my recent experiences teaching a masters level course on researching … 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
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
Beyond Effectiveness: the Zen of Flow and #MagicofPage18
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
A Post Rhizo Post – What’s Next?
It’s funny how something gets into your head and keeps moving through your thoughts. Sometimes it’s a good think – one that confirms and encourages. Other times, it’s insidious thinking that shakes your confidence. Sometimes it’s like the Lambchop song, the … Continue reading
Part 1: What’s in your PLE?
Within higher educational spaces the ‘how and where’ learning occurs can vary dramatically. In physical learning environments, the places and spaces where you spend time and conduct your teaching and learning may or may not include a private office, current technologies, elements of … Continue reading
Five Flames 4 Learning 