This week, we had the privilege of virtually sitting down with Dave Cormier, an educator whose résumé is as impressive as it is eclectic. From teaching in South Korea and Slovakia to working with footwear engineers (yes, really), Cormier brings a worldly perspective to the conversation about technology in education. Currently, he’s shaping the minds of Bachelor of Education students at the University of Windsor, all while questioning some of the most entrenched assumptions about teaching and learning. Cormier’s insights were refreshingly candid, often challenging popular narratives about how technology should (or shouldn’t) fit into education. Let’s take a deep dive into the lessons we learned—and the questions we’re still…
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Click, Scroll, Learn: Building Lifelong Digital Skills with Dr. Bonnie Stewart
Digital Literacy: Building Lifelong Learners in a Tech-Driven World Today, we dove into a fascinating discussion on digital literacy, led by Dr. Bonnie Stewart and featuring insights from Dustin Hubick and Andrea Olesen. Dr. Stewart, who is currently on sabbatical, has a long history of exploring the big picture of digital tools. With a teaching focus on pre-service educators and a background in Twitter-based teaching, she’s uniquely positioned to guide us through the ever-evolving digital landscape. (Oh, and if you’re an Anne of Green Gables fan, here’s a fun fact: Dr. Stewart played Diana Barry in the iconic 1980s adaptation. Talk about range!) Alongside Dr. Stewart’s expertise, we also explored…