Today’s class on Cognitive Theory, in particular, the discussion about cognitive information processing, had me thinking about the movie Memento If you haven’t seen the movie, and think you would still like to, I will try not to spoil it too much. But I will have to discuss the salient points… Read More »Remember Sammy Jankis
Of particular interest to me right now, and what may end up being a fascinating research topic is the use of social media in the classroom. I’m not sure the term ‘digital native’ is as accurate or appropriate as some might think, but in my experience, there are many learners in my classes that… Read More »Social media in the classroom
Motivational Theory. As learners, where and how do we get the drive to move forwards? At this moment, one week into my Master’s residency, I feel highly motivated. I want to be here, I’m enjoying being here, and I want to be successful, for a number of reasons. Of course,… Read More »The beatings will continue until morale improves…
Yes, I’m attending Professor Xavier’s school for mutants. Apropos? …perhaps.
When we are doing research, are we asking questions to study and document how the world actually exists, or in doing research, are we calling into existence our perception of world, as viewed through our questions? This question may sound more appropriate in a study of philosophy, but as we… Read More »The Tao of research?
This is the beginning of the online blog for Ken Jeffery, submitted for the residency component of the RRU MA in Learning and Technology, 2012. Orientation, trepidation, acclimation. Time to get to it. I’ve been in the midst of interviewing instructors for our Diploma program at the Institute, and although… Read More »Ready to learn
