Is one UDL network most important? If so, which one? The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a new concept to me. I don’t believe you can prioritize the “most” important aspect. The what, why and how of learning are interconnected and all important. That being said, I believe that the why of learning is…

It has been quite a learning experience beginning the ADL program this semester and stretching my technological skills. Creating this ePortfolio site was a big challenge for me. I blogged for years when my children were younger using Blogger, but switching to WordPress, purchasing my domain, and navigating the many themes and editing options felt…

Beginning my master’s degree journey with my first two classes in the ADL program has been a roller coaster of emotions. As I wrap up these initial courses and reflect on my contribution to my learning, I am thinking about the challenges and successes along the way. I enrolled in this program to expand my…

In Margaret Heffernan’s (2015) remarks I was intrigued by the idea that social connectedness, empathy, and helpfulness are at the root of success. In America we very much worship superstars and strive to be superstars ourselves. However, since superstars (or superchickens!) only find success by eliminating competition, the net gain is nil.  I really resonated…

As I have been working on the components of my innovation plan, Making it Count-Blended Learning in Professional Development, I have been thinking about what teachers want from their professional development (PD). I primarily have anecdotal evidence to suggest that teachers’ favorite parts of PD are the hands-on, interactive aspects. Then I realized that I…

The past few weeks have found me neck-deep in academic research as I prepared a literature review on the topic of blended learning. I haven’t been in school for 15+ years, so my return to academia has been a little rocky. When I first read through the literature review requirements and saw that it required…

It’s an adventure diving into the world of ePortfolio creation! I like the simple ideas of the minimalist fundamentals of ePortfolios. My biggest takeaway is that this ePortfolio needs to reflect not only what I am learning but the connections I make between the things I learn, my previous knowledge, and my experience. I want…