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:

What is Connected Learning

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.

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