Tag Archives: Theory – something to think about

noise and error

By Julie Whitehead | Published March 7, 2011

“good ideas are more likely to emerge in environments that contain a certain amount of noise and error.” Stephen Johnson, Where Good Ideas Come From

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exploring digital literacy

By Julie Whitehead | Published November 14, 2009

I just attended Learn 4 Life Digital Literacy Conference in Second Life held by some of my UK peers and now part of my network. It was a wonderful thought provoking session hence this posting. I am also working on a paper on Digital Literacy for Higher Education Educators. I am using this public arena [...]

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Moving toward the future – action and inaction

By Julie Whitehead | Published November 9, 2009

A short animated movie about the state of progressive action and inaction today — and what’s standing in the way of a better future. Please be aware that level headed pragmatists may be upset by some of the scenes in this movie.

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Imagination

By Julie Whitehead | Published November 6, 2009

Letting the imagination soar Teacher Carol Stephenson describes a novel exercise that allows children to let their creativity fly. (Oct. 30, 2009) Can this happen in higher education?

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Wisdom

By Julie Whitehead | Published July 16, 2009

A video on wisdom Something to think about;

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Learning Management System

By Julie Whitehead | Published July 8, 2009

The Learning Management System (LMS) is the administrator of my course. EVERYTHING for the course is on the LMS: Weekly schedule Grades Assignments with Rubrics Content (powerpoints, links to content) Calendar Email Feel like you are answering the same questions over and over again -> Send them to the LMS When students claim they are [...]

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Creativity and Education

By Julie Whitehead | Published July 6, 2009

You have got to watch this video about creativity and education.