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The Joys (And Challenges) Of Being An Immigrant
Immigrant: an organism found in a new habitat I am a digital immigrant. I thought I was fairly up to speed with technology, proud of the fact that I participated in the pilot Desire2Learn (D2L) project at Vancouver Island University … Continue reading
Building A Non-LMS
There are many components necessary for a complete Learning Management System. Commercial LMSs come pre-packaged with a specific set of tools, although all may not be useful to the student or instructor. Choosing not to use a LMS requires careful … Continue reading
Blending LMS And Non-LMS To Encourage Learner-Centred Capabilities
I have been suffering all week from writer’s block. What do I talk about? Yikes, have I run out of things to say already? It’s going to be a long 2 years… I decided to revisit the suggested readings for … Continue reading
An Invitation For Discussion
I have an addiction. I can’t help it. I sneak a little bit at breaks, lunch time, and several times each evening. It didn’t start out this way. When I was first introduced to it, I didn’t want it. In … Continue reading
When You Want To Learn But The Technology Doesn’t Let You
This week our cohort was divided into groups to learn about different Learning Management Systems (LMS). I happily found myself in the Desire2Learn group – happy because I have been using this LMS for the past 2 years at VIU. … Continue reading
Encouraging Critical Thinking Through e-Learning
My journey into e-learning began with moving my digital notes (PowerPoint, Word) from my own personal computer to an LMS, in this case Desire2Learn. I thought I was on the cusp of something big, and my students would be amazed … Continue reading