Some good insights on the use of robots to support telepresence with examples from higher education. Specifically the article provides a synthesis on the value that robotic presence brings to communication as opposed to other forms of synchronous meetings and some considerations
Exploring the Discourses on Openness in Education on Twitter
This summer I am working with the Digital Learning and Social Media Research Group on a project to investigate discourses around openness in education happening on Twitter. This is a chance for PhD students and very early career researchers to
Lightboard Design and Deployment at VIU
I presented at the Festival of Learning in Vancouver this month on our progress supporting educational video and the development of a Lightboard for VIU. Having launched VIUTube on our campus, we have seen a tremendous growth in faculty and student
Experiential Learning and the Reflection Process
It has been a while since my last post but I finally got around to distilling the “By the light of the Tao” article by Humphrey (2009). I think she does a lovely job of articulating the challenges to meaningful reflection in relation to experiential learning. This was written with input from my colleague Tine … Continue reading “Experiential Learning and the Reflection Process”
Some ideas for reflection on experiential learning from the literature
I have been reading the work of David A. Kolb a seminal writer on the topic of experiential learning. Kolb is well known for his Experiential Learning Cycle which draws upon the works of John Dewey and Kurt Lewin. Essentially the model proposes a theory of learning in which personal development occurs when a persons’ experience in the world is … Continue reading “Some ideas for reflection on experiential learning from the literature”
Activity theory as a lens for Researching Educational Technology
I recently presented on activity theory and its application as a theory for research in educational technology. The presentation was with the Technology Integration and Evaluation (TIE) Lab at the University of Victoria. We covered the evolution of activity theory from
Anatomy of an Incident: Twitter Analysis of VIU Campus Emergency February 2016
On the morning of Thursday February 4, 2016 all faculty, staff and students were alerted to an emergency situation on Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus. The alerts came through our desktop alerts system which provided information on the situation on
First session of Conversations in the Cloud
We had a great first meeting with a group of educators interested in supporting open reflective writing projects. Participants left with the task of considering how they might enact a pilot of this approach within their contexts. The slide deck from the session is available below. Conversations in the Cloud: Strategies for Implementing Open Reflective Writing Experiences from Michael … Continue reading “First session of Conversations in the Cloud”
Supporting Student ePortfolios using WordPress
I believe that ePortfolios are a great way to collate and showcase students’ work and creativity. ePortfolios allow for the practicing of digital literacy, network formation, organization, and scholarship. They become a valuable archive of our work as we progress
Can a Teaching Support Center also be an “Innovation Incubator”?
I believe so on all accounts! We are privy to and support incremental innovations happening across the campus on an ongoing basis. We offer tool sets and processes which support innovative practices, but the real innovation happens when the faculty change their practice