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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

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P3: It’s more than a podcast!

This past week has been a P3 kind of adventure. And it’s not over. It’s important to take time to pause, reflect and consider the impact of events as you move forward. It’s moments of reflections that shift and reframe … Continue reading

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The Web We Weave – Curation in Action

Teachers are collectors. They collect and weave resources together in all kinds of ways. As part of planning lessons, building units, and designing courses, teachers collect and store stuff for ‘some day’. It used to be done with file folders … Continue reading

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Sitting Down, Side by Side

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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Doodling in the Open & Thinking About Basics

I’m doodling around again. It’s habit forming as I build some basic skills. I’m doodling in the open. I received the invitation to the #21DoodleDays through an email from a friend (thanks @beachcat!) and got hooked, for the second time this … Continue reading

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As Easy as Riding A Bike

The saying “it’s as easy as riding a bike” really got me thinking! What are the things I do in open digital spaces that just come naturally?  Now that I’ve done them so many times, worked through the issues and … Continue reading

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Connected – Alone, Together

I teach with technology. I teach new teachers to teach with technology. I talk to teachers about teaching with technology. I am immersed and swim deeply in the ed tech pool. It’s in my Twitter, my blog, my personal learning … Continue reading

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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

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