WTF? The reusability paradox. How can reusability be bad? When first presented with this concept last year, I must admit I really did struggle with it. As a techhie, every fibre of my being compels me to focus on reuse. Hence, the paradox. After some weeks of struggling with the reusability paradox, it did start... Continue Reading →
Week 6: OERs – Reuse…Revise…Remix…Redistribute…
This blog post relates to my study of Open Educational Resources as part of my Emerging Technologies for Learning Program of study at the University of Manitoba. Our instructor has asked "How does [internationalisation & localisation] apply to OERs? And how can you adapt your own OER content to address issues of local and foreign... Continue Reading →
Week 5: OERs – information accuracy and integrity
This blog post relates to my study of Open Educational Resources as part of my Emerging Technologies for Learning Program of study at the University of Manitoba. This week our instructor has given us free reign for our weekly blog topic, in part asking "What are some of the issues that bother you about OER?"... Continue Reading →
Protected: Connectivism: Final Project
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Learner Autonomy, Control and the Balance of Power
This blog post relates to my study of CCK11. I have been struggling with how to express my view of the future role of educators in the 21st century. I have had an idea that centres around learner centred, control and individualism, but simply haven't been able to articulate this in my writing. I have... Continue Reading →
Groups and Networks
This blog post relates to my study of CCK. In the week 5 material for the course, I have watched a presentation by George Siemens relating to groups and networks. I really enjoyed watching this presentation, as much of the content resonated with me and my context. I am blogging some of the more fascinating... Continue Reading →
My position on Connectivism
This blog post relates to my study of CCK11, and is my submission for assignment 1 - my position on Connectivism. As the word-limit is quite low, I've linked to previous blog posts which provide greater depth of discussion and links supporting my assertions. Clarify and state your position on connectivism I was very excited... Continue Reading →
Learning Theories and Context
This blog post relates to my study of CCK11. Over the past couple of years, and more feverishly in the past month, I have been banging on about learning theories and the importance of context. This afternoon, I watched a you tube video (below) by Ian Robertson titled "An Introduction to Learning Theories". While it... Continue Reading →
Frames and Context: Toomato or Tomato
This post relates to my study of CCK11. A fellow student, Jaap recently took the time to comment on my week 3 concept map, plus share his own (thanks Jaap :)). Jaap asked in a comment on my concept map: "I think in connectivism context and framing are look-a-likes, do you agree?" Jaap similarly makes... Continue Reading →
REPOST: Improving university teaching, learning theory, and curriculum design
This post relates to my study of CCK11. I found an article I wrote two years ago regarding improving university teaching, learning theories and instructional (curriculum) design while studying instructional design through UManitoba. I thought it was relevant to my current study of CCK11, and so am reposting so that it would be included in... Continue Reading →