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Considering my use of technology

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Resident-visitor typology Mapping my technology use felt difficult as there were competing ideas in my head of what it has been, what it currently is, and what it could be. Looking at past, present, and future use, I have reflected behaviors of actively contributing and collaborating (resident behavior) vs. passively exploring (visitor behavior). Past My […]

MALAT 2026 Virtual Symposium Reflection – Rethinking Participation: Neurodiversity and Inclusion in Digital Learning Communities

The MALAT virtual symposium featured a wide range of presentations that encourage critical reflection on contemporary issues in learning. Among these, Mary Burgess’s session “Rethinking Participation: Neurodiversity and Inclusion in Digital Learning Communities” (2026), was particularly impactful. Burgess reflected on… Continue Reading →

Reflections from the Virtual Symposium

This year’s virtual symposium (LRNT521 Digital Learning Environments, Networks, Communities) offered a valuable opportunity to examine how various institutions and […]

Virtual Symposium Critical Academic Reflective Blog Post

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One of the presentations that I attended at the MALAT Virtual Symposium was Mary Burgess’ session on “Neurodiversity and Inclusion in Digital Learning Communities” (2026). This topic felt very personal to me as someone who has recently been diagnosed with ADHD. The examples and questions throughout the presentation were points that I strongly identify with. […]

Welcome to Week 2

by Russ Wilde.  Hello Everyone and Happy Monday!

Welcome to Week #2 of our LRNT 521 course! This week begins
our formal work together, so I wanted to provide some information to help us
build a shared understanding of the course and the activitie…