This week’s topic is: How do we approach the concept of identity in a digital and networked world?While researching this topic, I began contemplating the idea of ‘the norm’ and those who either don’t fit into it or choose not to conform. We all seek re…
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Reflections on Ribble’s Nine Elements, Two Trials and One Triumph
When I became a teacher, I was prepared to wear many hats – mentor, manager, motivator, counsellor, coach, and even social liaison (the list seems infinite). Technology was rapidly evolving; Smartboards were the latest “must-have” Edtech, and elite schools flaunted their solitary laptop cart. Despite my interest in these advancements, I had yet to acknowledge…
Continue readingFlops, Defeats, and Omissions – A Brief History of Mishandling Ribble’s 9 Elements
Failure provides opportunities for growth and reflection (in my case, many, many opportunities) As an educator do you ever get the feeling that your not as effectual, prepared, or responsible as your colleagues? When you engage in professional or academic … Continue reading
Continue readingLet’s Do the Time Warp Again: Why We Must Look Back to Move Forward
Do schools really need to change? Reading the first of this week’s prompts, I found myself shouting “Yes!” at the screen. But what would that change look like, and who (besides Miss Cleo) could accurately predict the new educational systems and policies needed in a world that is still struggling with issues like book banning and…
Continue readingWhy we Suck at Predicting the Future of Education
Is something wrong with our crystal ball? Green sustainable city by Prototypeperspective, CC0 1.0 As a teenager I loved the magazine Popular Mechanics. First and foremost, the ratio of text to fighter jet … Continue reading
Continue readingGoldilocks and the “Just Right” Technotopia
Techno-optimist, realist, or neo-Luddite? As an Xennial, I often struggle to find my place on the spectrum of tech adoption or resistance. I’m old enough to remember the joy of receiving a Nintendo at Christmas, travelling (and dying) on the Oregon Trail in school, and my life before it was purchased by social media. Yet…
Continue readingArtificial Intelligence Through the Lens of Postman
Artificial Intelligence Word Cloud by Madhav-Malhotra-003, CC0 1.0 Fear Born out of Misunderstanding In his discussion of Marshall McLuhan’s work, Mark Federman pointed out that people often misinterpret the quote, “The Medium is the Message.” As Federman noted McLuhan … Continue reading
Continue readingHi! It’s me! I’m back!
It definitely has been a long time! My last post was from December 2010! It was when I finished my Internship with the College of Education. Wow, what a journey! Here I am now in my 2nd class for my Masters in the TLL program. I thought I was done with classes in University, but… Continue reading Hi! It’s me! I’m back!
Continue readingThe Great Test Post for EC&I 832
Hello folks! This is just a test post to verify my RSS feed is working. More to come soon!
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