Tag Archives: learning

Analogy for ‘Learning’

Posted on March 10, 2018 by HJ.DeWaard

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 →

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How do I teach? It’s complicated, complex, & a work of friction!

Posted on December 17, 2015 by HJ.DeWaard

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 →

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Beyond Effectiveness: the Zen of Flow and #MagicofPage18

Posted on October 14, 2015 by HJ.DeWaard

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 →

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A Post Rhizo Post – What’s Next?

Posted on June 18, 2015 by HJ.DeWaard

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 →

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Part 2: Who’s in your PLN?

Posted on April 17, 2015 by HJ.DeWaard

So, who are the people that shape, influence and share your interests? Who are the movers and shakers of your thinking? Your PLN may be shaped by the tools you use within your PLE. When building and maintaining connections you … Continue reading →

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Part 1: What’s in your PLE?

Posted on April 17, 2015 by HJ.DeWaard

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 →

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You Are Not Alone

Posted on April 17, 2015 by HJ.DeWaard

When you step into the classroom you are not alone. As the teacher, you may feel alone. You may be the only one in the teaching role, but you are not alone. You bring into this teaching and learning space … Continue reading →

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From Squirrels to Rhizomes: An intro to #rhizo15

Posted on April 15, 2015 by HJ.DeWaard

There’s a humorous statement that’s made around here that when you get sidetracked from something, you say “squirrel”. It’s reminiscent of what happens to dogs when they are out for a walk. Every squirrel catches their attention. Movement of a … Continue reading →

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