Tag Archives: Virtually Connecting

Hospitality – my #OneWordONT

Posted on January 8, 2019 by HJ.DeWaard

Here, for the fifth year, I’ll post my one word for the #OneWordONT activity. Thanks to the dedication of Julie Balen, I’ve taken time each year to reflect and select one word to focus and shape my teaching and learning … Continue reading →

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@MozOpenLeaders – Building a Healthier Internet

Posted on December 16, 2018 by HJ.DeWaard

I didn’t think I was that important. I’m just one small part of one small space in one small corner of the world. I never realized the work I do was helping to build a healthier internet. Those ideals were … Continue reading →

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#WOLO and Radical Hospitality

Posted on September 26, 2018 by HJ.DeWaard

I’ve blogged about hospitality before, and even tried to define this notion of radical hospitality. It’s coming back into my thinking as I begin working on the Mozilla Open Leadership Project (@Mozilla Open Leaders) with fellow Virtually Connecting collaborators Rebecca Hogue, … Continue reading →

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Hospitality –

Posted on June 1, 2018 by HJ.DeWaard

As part of my work and passion for personal learning and improving my teaching practice, I’ve participated in cultural competency training and engaged in a MOOC to learn more about reconciliation through Indigenous education. These learning opportunities have given me new … Continue reading →

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An OPEN Experimenter’s Lab Report

Posted on April 10, 2018 by HJ.DeWaard

Here it is. My report for the Experimenter Module for the Ontario Extend activity bank. It’s part of my commitment to participate with the #ExtendEast cohort to further our collective knowledge. It’s not the first experimenters report, nor will it … 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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The True You: Iterations of a ‘bio’

Posted on June 30, 2016 by HJ.DeWaard

“Today you are you! That is truer than true. There is no one alive who is you-er than you.” Dr. Seuss Who is the ‘true you’ when you share your bio in digital spaces?  How do the words, images, events, … Continue reading →

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