I don’t know what this would look like, but a dream technology would be one that deepens and expands our capacity for love and meaningful connection. A technology that allows us to shed the stories of disintegration and disconnection that we tell ourselves. A technology that dissolves, in healthy ways, our sense of self and […]
Current Author Module: Technology & Tools
Down with Teams!
When Covid came crashing into our lives and we had to turn to online courses, obviously everything and everyone was thrown for a loop. I had taught online courses before so I tried to lean into the structure of those courses with online discussion forums to replace our in-class ones, given that I moved to […]
Remote Nightmare
I don’t know if this is the *worst* experience I’ve had with technology, but remote learning for high school students comes to mind. We started remote learning with the rule that students needed to have their cameras on in order to be marked present for class. But that quickly devolved as teachers became more desperate […]
Thou doth protest too much!
This course has been very helpful in getting me to crack away on some of my anti-tech hangups. While I still put a lot of value on the lecture environment and intend to continue it, I do feel that I need to incorporate new tools as well as increase my flexibility when it comes to […]
Interpreting the language of learning
Imagine a tool that could interpret the inherent language of any profession. We know that there are words, acronyms, expressions that are used by professors, healthcare providers, IT providers, the military, to name a few that if you’re not a part of that group you don’t always know what they are really saying. I imagine […]
If the roots are poisoned…the fruit is too
I have genuinely appreciated the opportunity to read everyone’s perspectives. As someone who has just recently joined the faculty here at PSU, I am heartened by the sense of care that I see reflected in the work shared during this module. While we may not all agree, everyone seems to have a deep, genuine concern […]
Technology and trust
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Final reflection: redefining teaching around learning
Thank you for a rewarding and fun experience! I found myself staying in the module longer than planned every day – a good time to just stop and reflect, and…play! I enjoyed the readings because some were “affirming” but others made me consider deeper perspectives different than mine. While I did not fully agree with […]
Teaching, learning and curiosity
Source I am choosing this image as part of my final reflection. To me it represents childlike curiosity. To me, when we behave in this way, we are fully immersed in learning that leads to long-term connections.
Not Alone!
The big understanding I am coming back to after working in this module is the idea that I’m not alone. I feel like such a stick in the mud when the first thought that comes to my mind is “Ugh!” when some new tech challenge or mandate is thrust upon me as a teacher. To […]
