The cone
A letter to my pet about using a cone to protect him, and some reflections about how the use of the cone in education to funnel learning can impact students’ learning of ideas and behaviours. Continue reading The cone
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Edublog as Metaphor: An Introduction
“Metaphors matter–the metaphor we use to understand learning influences the language with which we talk about learning, teaching, and education” (Tucker, 2008, blog post). I aim to explore the complex topic of edublogging with the aid of metaphor. Why metaphors? Continue reading Edublog as Metaphor: An Introduction
EduBlogs as Metaphor
An edublog would be used in a number of different ways for literacy learners. SANCTUARY For highly private learners, an edublog would need to provide a “santuary”, a safe space, to jot down ideas and reflections for those who prefer Continue reading EduBlogs as Metaphor