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I have always avoided social media tools like Twitter, Facebook and anything else that encourages users to share every detail of their lives. After all, I kind of have my own life and therefore I do not need to hear about what Steve ate for dinner or what Sarah is doing at this particular moment … Continue reading Social Media: A Blessing or a Curse? CEP 810 Week 3 Reflections

This week in CEP 810 I was asked to use Poppet to map out my Professional Learning Network (PLN). My PLN shows where I go for information and who I look to for help. While I was glad that I have multiple sources of information, I quickly noticed that social media was not represented. I … Continue reading My Professional Learning Network (PLN): Week 3 in CEP 810

So I want to learn to french braid girls hair. Let me rephrase...I want to learn to french braid my daughters hair. There are several reasons for this interest. One reason is that I often get my girls up in the morning and get them off to school. While I’m good at making sure that … Continue reading Learning to French Braid – Networked Learning Project: Week 1

In CEP 810 this week, I have been asked to write an essay that explores what I know about learning and understanding. My full essay can be found here and is influenced by my reading of Bransford, Brown and Cocking's (2000) How People Learn (online version here). To summarize, experts and novices learn differently. Therefore, … Continue reading CEP 810: Week 1 Essay: Learning and Understanding