For a long time I’ve been a bit of a dabbler in a range of computer related fields. I did do some very basic programming at High School – which I enjoyed, but I don’t think I really pushed the envelope of what was possible – and I did a little bit more when I…
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Some reflections on Here Comes Everybody
This will be a series of blog posts that I am writing to assist me in the work of developing my book. Basically, I want to engage in a critical analysis, as it pertains to my interest in civics and citizenship education, of some of the key scholars in a range of different fields. I…
Tensions of Learning Design
As I work my way through the course development process, I’ve started considering the kinds of skills and knowledge that a learning designer might need to know and be able to put into practice. Of course, this is tricky ground, because learning designers work in so many different contexts, and with so many competing priorities….
So what do learning designers do?
Well, they design learning, right? But what does that actually entail? What does it look like in practice? Well, as I’ve already mentioned, that’s not the easiest thing in the world to describe. In fact, based on everyone that I’ve talked to about this new Graduate Certificate, there’s real confusion about what it is that…
What’s in a name?
In my second posting about my ongoing work in Learning Design, I thought that I might share some of my reflections on the readings that I’ve completed thus far. In some ways, it’s been affirming to read people describe learning design in ways that I feel comfortable with; certainly, there is little there that I…
Unpacking Learning Design…
So this year, as I’ve previously mentioned, I’m working in a new role, with a new employer. I’ve left the Independent Education Union after five interesting and educative years, and accepted a Lecturer position at the University of Technology Sydney, where I will be responsible for developing a new Graduate Certificate of Learning Design, as…
The politics of disgust
For no good reason, I think that I’m a keen follower of political news and trends. Although it is often maligned, I quite enjoy twitter, because I like to read about people’s opinions and ‘hot takes’ even if I disagree with them. I am, to be honest, more than an interested onlooker – I’ve been…
A few words on Folau
I’m not writing this as an exercise for anyone except myself; I’m well and truly aware that far too much ink has already been spent on the Israel Folau and Rugby Australia matter for my contribution to be of any interest to anyone but myself. I’m also aware that I am neither a sponser of…
The Path to Zero Carbon
Al Gore is a well-known name around the world, and especially so in environmental circles. On June 3rd, I was fortunate enough to attend a session with Al Gore at the Westin Hotel in Sydney. The session was called ‘A Path to Zero Carbon’, and I was there at the invitation of HESTA. As you…
Who really won the 2019 election?
By now the dust has settled and it appears the Liberal-National coalition will be returned to the government benches in Canberra with a slim majority in the lower house. The senate looks to remain a mess, and one imagines significant politicking will be required in order to pass any legislation. But, by and large, the…