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December 11, 2023. Against all odds, this pole has survive over the seven years we've been here. It's a testament to the strength of wood. Another grey day with snow on the ground, working from home. https://flic.kr/p/2pnFb1A
My neighbor, Greg, and I have been practicing my Gift of Peace for guitar and bass, and this shot of the tree, with the guitar and music stand, seemed quite lovely. I used it this morning for a Daily Create.
Peace (and Song),
Kevin
I’m doing a five-week, every-Monday remix of a piece of art from the earlier days of DS106. (Read more about what I am up to here). This is week four. So one more week to go. It’s unusual for me to stay with something like over many weeks time. I am usually a move-quick and […]
In the midst of a scorching summer, an elderly gentleman returned from his Portuguese escapade, a spot his kids swore by after reveling in its beauty. But alas, he returned ailing, doctors scratching their heads despite weeks of poking and prodding in the hospital. Cue his daughter, a paragon of devotion, swooping in to nurse… Continue reading Heartache’s Mosaic: The Unseen Threads of Resilience
In this episode of Exquisite Education,?Andrew and Beatriz consider what we might understand by the term ‘creative assessment’. They discuss this in relation to a new sector-wide initiative that invites any educator to discuss and share ideas and practice relating … Continue reading ?
As the new year approaches, it’s the perfect time for single ladies to reflect on their lives and set empowering resolutions. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, exciting experiences, or finding love, this list of ten resolutions will help you unlock your best self in the coming year. Get ready to embrace your independence, conquer new […]
In higher education assessment is recognised as a driving force for student engagement and curriculum design. How does this tally with a desire for active student-centred learning? How can it accommodate the artistry in the academic practitioner who seeks to … Continue reading ?
Scrolling through TikTok is an overwhelming experience because of the number of reviews raving about cosmetic products. There truly is a new hair, skin, or makeup product that influencers and TikTok users are promoting every week. I am passionate about cosmetic products because they offer me a sense of artistry and contribute to my self-care...
December 10, 2023. This is the ice-covered New York Central Trail through Russell. We wanted to finish relatively early today because I had to be up at 1:30 Monday morning, so we just went to Russell and did the trail and a look through the Tweed fore...
Earlier today Michael Branson Smith brought his Dr. Oblivion bot to life on the web. Cogdog had the doctor produce an ode to HTML: Which was great. We had talked about having students submit their work to Dr. Oblivion for … Continue reading ?
I’ve been hinting a bit about Oblivion University, and part of being coy was that it wasn’t entirely clear what form it would take. I knew after Michael Branson Smith‘s (MBS Productions) brilliant example of training AI Levine for his … Continue reading ?
December 9, 2023. This is the back yard in late afternoon. This was the actual colour; it was so startling I had to take a photo (even though yesterday's photo was the same location). The light was quite remarkable; the photo doesn't actually do it ju...
December 8, 2023. This is my back yard. I really liked the light of the blue sky and the clouds. A quiet day today working from home, mostly on the 'context recognition' research. https://flic.kr/p/2pm9icW
December 7, 2023. Canada goose as seen in the Hudson's Bay store downtown. I was in the office today working on 'context recognition' and over lunch went downtown to get some of my favourite Hungarian paprika spice paste (cutting through the Bay becau...
December 6, 2023. I've been enjoying the way the snow has been stuck to the trees all week. We had a wet snow, and then it stayed cold, so the snow never melted, and there hasn't been enough wind to knock it down. I was going to go into the office tod...
December 5, 2023. This is the view outside the second floor window in the stairwell where I work; you can see my building, a tree, a parking lot, and the CSIS building in the background. The building fascinates me because I have never been in it and p...
I’m doing a five-week, every-Monday (unless I space out and forget to get it done) remix of a piece of art from the earlier days of DS106. (Read more about what I am up to here). This is week three. For this week’s remix, I took the text of the image about remix, and used […]
December 4, 2023. Woke up this morning to this. The skies opened up overnight. Worked from home, doing some funding reviews and some writing. https://flic.kr/p/2pjT3h9
The following list was adapted from Clayton R. Wright’s list. Professional Development Opportunities in Educational Technology and Education JANUARY 2024 January 3-6, 2024 Hawaii International Conference on Education, 22nd annual. (1,150+ attende...
December 2, 2023. This goalie posed for me while participating in the 4-on-4 road hockey tournament at the Casselman Christmas Fair today. We walked down, I had some focaccia, and we visited the Swiss Bakery seasonal store as well as a number of booth...
December 1, 2023. This is a wall hanging in the downstairs bathroom. It was part of a lot of random framed pictures I bought at an auction several years ago. I put it in the bathroom because it was least likely to be damaged by humidity (and it has su...
November 30, 2023. No, nothing bad happened, but I found myself stopped behind this ambulance and in need of a daily photo. It was another day in the office today, working on literature related to context awareness and context recognition (yes, there'...