Summarizing my learning

Well, I learned that I am not an expert in WordPress. I did learn a lot about how to best serve students in their learning journey, however. I loved the bit about how students don’t actually learn as well if they perceive the material as too easy, as they tend to lose interest and not… Continue reading Summarizing my learning

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Interview

I chose to interview a colleague at the University of Victoria. We talked about how to promote community and connection in a continuous entry course. I asked her about her strategies, her experience, and her suggestions. She gave me several pieces of valuable advice: Engage with students immediately after their entry to the course offer… Continue reading Interview

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Learning outcomes

My area of knowledge: field journalling Learning outcomes: Students practice and become proficient in 4 different field journalling techniques Students demonstrate understanding of why field journalling cultivates a sense of place. Learning activity: In this activity you will practice four field journalling techniques after reading a short lesson on field journalling and how it allows… Continue reading Learning outcomes

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My current practice

My view of effective practice now includes a better sense of what learners need. It showed me the importance of communication and response rate. Teaching presence can lend greater connection to the learning material for the students.

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