Learning Through Connection
This post explores rhizomatic learning alongside salmonberry knowledge to examine learning as a relational, ecological process. It reflects on how openness in education is shaped by place, context, and accountability.
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“She Was Right: Rethinking Social Media, Learning, and Responsibility”
The Virtual Symposium presentations prompted me to reconsider several assumptions about openness and digital learning. One of the most surprising ideas was the distinction between open content and open learning. While I had previously associated openness with access to free… Continue Reading →
A Map of my online Digital Technology usage
I signed up for a Facebook account years ago when my cousin moved to the southern states and needed to have links back home. Other then some communications with friends I find myself watching others post to their accounts. I use Facebook like I use You…
Resident, Visitor… or Both? Mapping My Online Life
The map above represents my current use of digital technologies across the visitor-resident continuum and the personal-professional axis. I must […]
Considering my use of technology
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 […]
Where do I spend my time online?
My Technology Usage Map shows a clear split: most of my screen time happens at work, using a small set […]
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
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. […]
Critical Reflections on NLP and Openness in Digital Learning Environments
The MALAT Virtual Symposium sessions provided me with a valuable opportunity to critically reflect on various practices in digital learning […]