Category Archives: Networked Learning

The idea of remixing is not new.  In the documentary  this week, Kirby Ferguson gives examples of remixing and sampling in music going back more than 50 years.  In fact, remixing, sampling and copying have been around for thousands of … Continue reading →

I believe that as far as education is concerned, social media fits under the umbrella of citizenship education.  It is not enough anymore to teach students how to be ‘good citizens’ in the physical world, we have an obligation to … Continue reading →

Here me out… I think that when it comes to education, teachers tend to ruin the fun in things for students.  I’m not saying that all teachers ruin all the fun in everything for all students but, often, teachers with … Continue reading →

I may have an unpopular opinion here but I support the cell phone ban, at least, in theory.  I don’t agree with how the Saskatchewan Government announced the ban in the middle of the summer without proper engagement with teachers, … Continue reading →

My birthday happened to fall on the day of class this week and, boy, did I feel old as we talked about the history social media!  I remember very clearly the days of ICQ, Napster and dial up internet.  Those … Continue reading →