Welcome: First Blogging Prompt
Dear GEDI’s! I write this in great anticipation of meeting you all in person this evening. I am eager to get to know you and to begin a journey of self-discovery, reflection, and collaborative inquiry that will take us not just through the end of the semester, but, if we do it right, far far beyond (perhaps to a galaxy far, far away….).
Once we’ve made introductions and worked through the logistical details, we will talk a bit about connected learning and how we will use the network in this course. After all of that, I hope the following will give you some guidance and inspiration as you set up your blog and formulate your first post:
Blogging guidelines for week one:
Everything is on the table as long as it engages the readings for next week and /or the topic of connected learning. You might want to respond to the readings in the context of the videos and discussion we shared this evening. Here are those links:
Connected Learning: Interest, Peer Culture, Academics
Connected Learning: The Power of Making Learning Relevant
You might want to reflect on your current understanding of pedagogy — connected or otherwise — knowing that this might change. You might want to dive more deeply into some of the material in the first unit of the Connected Courses cmooc, Why We Need a Why. (If you’re interested in how I managed that prompt check this out.) Whatever approach you take, know that it will be fine, and that your colleagues will be attentive, interested readers.