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February 19, 2024

Welcome to Week Two! This week, our focus will be on the intentional use of technology for teaching and learning. As always, while we’ve proposed

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I think it's interesting to imagine different words to describe what we do in the classroom. What if... More >>
Annotation on: Teaching as Wayfinding
Posted by: mburtisnew
Posted on: 10/01/2024
I love this! If I'm given the opportunity to teach again, I plan to incorporate more student-driven... More >>
Annotation on: Teaching as Wayfinding
Posted by: bdbradley
Posted on: 09/30/2024
Agreed An instructor and their position, their role, in the structure of the class can "make or... More >>
Annotation on: Teaching as Wayfinding
Posted by: bdbradley
Posted on: 09/30/2024
"Presence" would need to be defined more. I suppose I would almost equate this to more of an... More >>
Annotation on: Teaching as Wayfinding
Posted by: bdbradley
Posted on: 09/30/2024
This model, in some classes, is at it's infancy here. But it needs to be utilized more, in my... More >>
Annotation on: Teaching as Wayfinding
Posted by: bdbradley
Posted on: 09/30/2024
The model really is the foundation for TWP! I've found it to work very well and students appreciate... More >>
Annotation on: Teaching as Wayfinding
Posted by: bdbradley
Posted on: 09/30/2024
Yes! This is a model to be supported! Reflect, challenge, critically think, debate all in a space... More >>
Annotation on: Teaching as Wayfinding
Posted by: bdbradley
Posted on: 09/30/2024

Recent Comments

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I love how many different angles you're approaching this from. It really speaks to your commitment... More >>
Comment on: What steps do you take to get to know your students as whole people? (A Question from Julie Fagan)
Posted by: Martha
Posted on: 09/26/2024
I love that you've articulated this. However people define the terms for themselves, I find that... More >>
Comment on: What is pedagogy? What is teaching? What is the relationship between the two? (A Question from Martha)
Posted by: Martha
Posted on: 09/26/2024
Your story is so common -- and one of those nuance of higher education that I feel like we so often... More >>
Comment on: What did your preparation for teaching look like? How well did it prepare you? (A Question from Robin)
Posted by: Martha
Posted on: 09/26/2024
One misconception I had before taking this module was that I thought students would automatically... More >>
Comment on: What is a misconception that you had about AI before undertaking this module? How can you help your students identify or challenge their own misconceptions? (A Question from Martha)
Posted by: Julie M.
Posted on: 04/26/2024
I think one misconception I had was that GenAI is a gamechanger for students in terms of how they... More >>
Comment on: What is a misconception that you had about AI before undertaking this module? How can you help your students identify or challenge their own misconceptions? (A Question from Martha)
Posted by: Robin
Posted on: 04/24/2024
Of course on some level I agree with everything everyone has already commented here (including folks... More >>
Comment on: Do you feel the need to resist AI in the classroom? If so, why and what strategies do you take to do so? (A Question from Martha)
Posted by: Robin
Posted on: 04/19/2024
Gosh, Erika, this hits home. Just last night, in the middle of the night, I had a panic thought:... More >>
Comment on: What do you think is the greatest risk or threat that AI poses to higher education or teaching and learning? (A Question from Martha)
Posted by: Julie M.
Posted on: 04/19/2024

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