My ultimate goal and purpose in cultivating my digital identity and presence throughout the MALAT program is to enhance my skills and practices as an educator working in an increasingly technological world. Embedded within this goal, I aim to develop my expertise in the area of digital literacies, so that I can best guide my […]
Month: April 2021
Thoughts on Dave Cormier’s Alternative Tension Pairs
Creating my visitor-resident typology map of technology use was a process that involved a significant amount of reflection and time. I had to dig deep and determine how my use of various technologies fit into the four quadrants. After reading about Dave Cormier’s alternative tension pairs, it occurred to me that creating my typology map […]
My Visitor-Resident Typology Map of Technology Use
The exercise of building my visitor-resident typology map was eye-opening and thought-provoking. While creating this map, I used colours and font size to represent the time and energy investment in the various technologies I visit and/or reside in. A number of interesting trends emerged. First, Google’s various features and products take center-stage in my […]
MALAT Virtual Symposium: Implications for K-12 Education in Canada
Dave Cormier used the metaphor of rhizomes – plants that spread like raspberries – to explain open learning. Once the plant takes root, ideas spread like shoots and that plant, once a tiny organism with an uncertain future, expands to create and fill its habitat (Cormier, 2017). This metaphor of open education was represented in […]
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This is your WebSpace powered by WordPress site. It will be the home for your journey through the MALAT program, and you can customize it to meet your needs and reflect your style. Use these tutorials to learn more about customizing your WordPress site. Navigating the Dashboard Customizing the Appearance of your WebSpace Themes Creating […]