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The peace of silence
There’s so much emphasis at the moment in active learning, often accompanied with the (implicit) belief that this needs to be a collaborative activity. I think both are important, and also enjoyable – but sometimes peace and solitude are just … Continue reading
Posted in #CLMOOC, Learning, Online learning, Peer interaction, Writing
Tagged #modigiwri, active learning, cooking, learning, peer interaction, silence, writing. Bacon
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Joining up the dots?
We’re all thinking about dots. Sheri reminds us that this is not a new conversation. Terry responds and starts teasing out the metaphor. Dots and lines, or overlapping circles? Maybe both, maybe more. We don’t have the words to represent to … Continue reading
Posted in #CLMOOC, D&G, Doodles, Learning, Social Media, Writing
Tagged #clmooc, #modigiwri, connected learning, dots, networks
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Glowing
I’m behind with #NovDoodle (or, taking it at my own pace!), and did the day 10 “glowing” yesterday. Above is the end result. First I drew a silhouette of an owl with white crayon on black paper and cut it … Continue reading
Fibonacci socks
I made socks. In response to my suggestion Wendy sent me a pattern for a Fibonacci spiral. I worked out the rest of the pattern using Fibonacci numbers for the stripes: I’m really pleased with the result. So if you’d … Continue reading
Reclaiming Lurking
Lurking is a potential problem for theories of social constructivism and principles of active learning. It’s also a problem for data analytics – if the student is not VISIBLE, how do we KNOW that they are learning? The invisible are … Continue reading
Posted in #CLMOOC, #rhizo15, Academia, Critical pedagogy, Facebook, Learning, Online learning, Peer interaction, PhD, Teaching
Tagged active learning, CoP, Lave and Wenger, LPP, lurking. lurk, social constructivism
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A haiku for the weekend
Writing a chunk of my lit review this weekend. I am not sure if these are my favourite books, but they are definitely some of the ones that have had the most influence on my thinking. Some are old friends, … Continue reading
Posted in #CLMOOC, DailyCreate, DS106, Online learning, Peer interaction, Poetry, Researcher Journal, Writing
Tagged #clmooc, #DS106, #tdc2418, connected learning, haiku, participatory culture, poetry, remix
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Authentic writing and academic voice
A meeting with my supervisors this week to discuss some of my work. A good meeting – they like my writing, they’re confident in my ability to finish writing up this PhD. Then Vic speaks. He tells me that he … Continue reading
Posted in #CLMOOC, Researcher Journal, Writing
Tagged #clmooc, academic writing, authenticity, the myth of objectivity, writing
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It depends how you look at it
There’s a story that’s often told about a bunch of blind men and an elephant. Each man only encounters a part of the elephant and, based on their partial understanding, disagree with the others about the *real* nature of the … Continue reading
Posted in #CLMOOC, #rhizo15, D&G, Learning, MOOC, Online learning, Peer interaction, PhD, Philosophy, Researcher Journal, Rhizomes
Tagged #clmooc, blind men, elephant, perspectivism, Rhizome
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Summer doodles, and more
Hello all – how’s July for you so far? Here in Glasgow it’s hot, and I am hiding in my study looking out over our garden with berries ripening, potato plants thriving- so much promise, so much sun. But, luckily, … Continue reading
Posted in #CLMOOC, DailyCreate, Gifting, Love, Peer interaction, postcards, Scotland
Tagged #comooc, doodles. maps, poetry
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Socks
I like knitting socks. I’ve got a whole drawer full of pairs I’ve made for myself, from plain ribbed ones to fancy designs, and most of my family own at least one pair I’ve made for them. I’ve got masses … Continue reading
