Where education and technology converge
As part of my studies of Emerging Technology for Learning, I am required to develop a concept map of the course, which is illustrated below. I was attempting to identify abstractions, themes, symmetry and an attractive arrangement for my concept map. I gave up in the end after a few different versions, as it just... Continue Reading →
As part of my studies, I am required to produce a presentation about how I use blogging in my work practice. My presentation is hosted as a voicethread. Voicethread Presentation Following is a more in-depth reflection on the use of my blog in my work practice. What is a Weblog? Essentially a weblog or blog... Continue Reading →
I have been assigned the task of mapping out my personal learning environment. So using the IMHC Concept Mapping Tool, I have created the following map. I have to say that I am not really happy with this map. The thing with concept mapping is it is difficult to know when to stop, as you... Continue Reading →
So I have been recently introduced to Concept Mapping using the CmapTools developed by IHMC. Thinking I should give this a go to see if it assists with understanding the big picture of complex concepts, I put it into action. I have developed a concept map for metacognition, a topic of discussion in a course... Continue Reading →
As part of my studies in Instructional Design with the University of Manitoba, I have been asked to reflect on George Siemen's blog article entitled Socialization as information objects and comment on the views of the model discussed. This is part 2 of my reflections. After reading George's articles, I can see how his learner-centred... Continue Reading →
As part of my studies in Instructional Design with the University of Manitoba, I have been asked to reflect on George Siemen's blog article entitled Socialization as information objects and comment on the views of the model discussed. This is part 1 of my reflections. George discusses two examples of courses that have shifted from... Continue Reading →
I have just read a post by George Siemens where he answers the question: "What is the unique idea in Connectivism?" My article is related to my participation in my University of Manitoba studies of Instructional Design. One aspect that George has highlighted in response to the question is the following: 4. Context. While other... Continue Reading →
This post forms part of a series, where I am attempting to identify my philosophies around teaching and technology, and reflect on the impact it has on my instructional design, as detailed in my initial post. This third part of the series is focused on the philosophy of technological determinism. Kanuka's (2008) summary for a... Continue Reading →
This post forms part of a series, where I am attempting to identify my philosophies around teaching and technology, and reflect on the impact it has on my instructional design, as detailed in my initial post. This second part of the series is focused on the philosophy of social determinism. I commented in my initial... Continue Reading →
As part of my studies, I have been asked to identify my philosophies around teaching and technology, and reflect on the impact it has on my instructional design. We have been asked to read Kanuka (2008) as a source of information on various teaching and technology philosophies, and how they are often aligned. I have... Continue Reading →
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