After a couple of alarmingly busy weeks and a bit of a stall in my reading and research, I am back in the saddle and on the (critical inquiry) road again. In my research explorations I came across a marvellous statement by Wade and Patterson (2015) in which they contended that “podcasting is neither limited […]
Category: LRNT 526
Refocus the focus
I harken back to the phrase a beloved former principal used to remind staff of our purpose and guide us forward. When things were tough, people were tired, or spirits were low, Mr. M would tell us to ‘refocus the focus’ and this advice has served me well many times since then. I will confess […]
Amber’s Reflective Critical Inquiry Research Log
NOTE: Amber’s Reflective Critical Inquiry Research Log updated May 17, 2022 A viewable link to my reflective critical inquiry research log can be accessed HERE. Additionally, a viewable link to my want-to-read list can be accessed HERE. I am sharing these documents through my MALAT blog so they are accessible to my teammates, classmates, and […]
Utilizing podcasts to bring alternative perspectives into the classroom
Team 5 decided to focus our critical analysis on the technology of podcasts. Our preliminary dive into the literature resulted in some interesting findings and a renewed appreciation of technology’s complex role in the social fabric of contemporary society. Podcasts are commonly used for entertainment, timeshifting, library-building, advertising, and social purposes (McClung & Johnson 2010), […]