More reading…. The making of a physical model to represent thoughts, feelings and understanding is summed up by Miller (2008) cited in Eaves (2014, p. 149) when he considered the benefits of creating a visual representation to ‘increase voice and reflexivity, and expand the possibilities of multiple, diverse realities and understandings’. The topic under discussion… Continue reading Analysis
8th nov tutorial
A fews weeks ago my class had group presentations and seeing how uncomfortable many of them were whilst presenting and considering how personal the feelings surrounding Imposter syndrome are – I now feel that I may need to find a different way of getting them to explain their drawings that involves less anxiety for them.… Continue reading 8th nov tutorial
Back on the rails
I’ve had a bit of a wobble with the whole project, but now I think I’m back on track. I have been doing some reading on creative research methods which makes me think my previous plan of conducting a focus group was a bit boring and safe. I think I just went into “teacher mode”… Continue reading Back on the rails
Trial and error
Having the time to talk and test out my SIP on Lauren and Rachel was extremely helpful today. It seems the more I talk to others about my project the closer I get to resolving how it will all work together. Whilst studying on the PG Cert so much of my thinking and planning is… Continue reading Trial and error
Ethics form
Today I met with Vikki and some members of my tutorial group to catch up on our projects so far. I feel this session was very helpful in galvanising my research question. It sounds so obvious now when I write it, but trying to explain my question and what I was planning to do to… Continue reading Ethics form
Working out my research question
At the end of last term my research question was “How can aspects of gaming inspire teaching and learning?” But a recent conversation with a friend about Imposter Syndrome inspired me to change my research question. I realised that throughout my time at university as a young adult I experienced Imposter Syndrome without any awareness… Continue reading Working out my research question
Side note
I loved the way Lindsay presented this video! Channelling Subterranean Homesick Blues. It is refreshing that she doesn’t rely on generic powerpoint slides. The drawings and using the post it notes to reveal the information makes the video feel interactive and as though she is talking directly to you even though the session is asynchronous.… Continue reading Side note
TEL: The first session
VIsitor and Resident mappingI prefered David S. White and Alison Le Cornu’s typology for online engagement of digital visitors and residents compared to Prensky’s outdated natives and immigrants. It feels more fluid and adaptive and much more inclusive as it categorises users based on their motivation to engage. I really enjoyed Peter’s activity session on… Continue reading TEL: The first session
Some notes on feedback
I’ve been thinking a lot about feedback recently and how this is given on the unit I work on. For several years now I’ve been trying to figure out ways to encourage students to come forward with their work while it is in progress (not the day before submission). In the past I have tried… Continue reading Some notes on feedback
Call and response: Sound of Metal
Over the bank holiday weekend I watched the Sound of Metal, a film about a heavy metal drummer who loses his hearing. There is a scene in a sign language class where Ruben (Riz Ahmed) notices a boy (also hearing impaired) who has trouble sitting still. In the playground, the boy is on the top… Continue reading Call and response: Sound of Metal