Today I had the opportunity to meet many new people from across Canada (and someone from the United States) that are innovators. Meeting new people is my favorite take away from conferences. This conference is good at empowering networking, which is a key ingredient for innovation. In the welcoming address, they emphasized the importance of sharing and learning from each other. Throughout the day they designed activities to further promote making connections.
So far, I've laid eyes on @aaron_lucs @joanne_kehoe @dendroglyph @NurseKillam & @JessicaOReill17 … You know it's going to be a good conference when… #CNIE2018Sudbury
— Kelly Brennan (@kbrenn83) May 15, 2018
What do we want students to get out of higher ed? @LaurentianU President says 4 things: Growth / Credential of that growth / Relationships personal and professional / Experience #CNIE2018Sudbury pic.twitter.com/fSvPQILBXX
— James M. Skidmore (@JamesMSkidmore) May 15, 2018
Really enjoyed Day 1. Cool swag, interesting workshop by @dwilkin (local!). Beautiful opening ceremony – “leave good tracks for those who come after”. Transparent storytelling from Vincent and good debate re: AI and humanity, + beer & candy #CNIE2018Sudbury
— Jessica O'Reilly (@Cambrian_Jess) May 16, 2018
Non-Linear Learning
I was able to take in a presentation about non-linear learning. This idea has been intriguing me for some time now. The idea is simple – allow students the power of choice in the order in which they complete course activities. This speaker takes it a step further by allowing the choice of when to submit assignments and begin/end the course. It was a thought-provoking session and something I plan on trying when I have a course that the approach will pedagogically fit that approach. It is helpful to hear about the experiences of others when considering adopting a new approach to teaching. The speaker won an award for their innovation.
This course protests the norms of teaching and learning @aaron_lucs @JamesMSkidmore pic.twitter.com/UL9doCXTqW
— Laura Killam (@NurseKillam) May 15, 2018
Thank you, @mjakubec, for sharing such valuable information about non-linear design for learning! #cnie2018sudbury pic.twitter.com/lxvAiWk7W4
— Sarah Lynn (@Sarah_Bo_Bera) May 15, 2018
A presentation on non-linear presentation of course materials by Melissa Jakubec from @thompsonriversu (sorry about the non-linear photo, though maybe that's an apt representation for this engaging and disruptive approach). #CNIE2018Sudbury pic.twitter.com/ednrBn9pRs
— James M. Skidmore (@JamesMSkidmore) May 15, 2018
Thanks – great honour #CNIE2018Sudbury pic.twitter.com/sSGGskwMUW
— Melissa Jakubec (@mjakubec) May 15, 2018
PS. That afternoon Steve and I presented about leveraging human capacities in digital learning environments. I will blog separately about that.
Reception.
The reception was thoughtfully designed to promote networking. Each table had different candy on it, which promoted moving between tables and meeting new people. Just like the networking presentation yesterday suggested, it is amazing what common connections you can find in a room of people. The discussions and connections made here will hopefully last long past the conference dates!
You really should come to the @CNIE_RCIE reception @aaron_lucs @JamesMSkidmore @hj_dewaard @JessicaOReill17 @joanne_kehoe @jennihayman @dendroglyph pic.twitter.com/r8IBtNRCQK
— Laura Killam (@NurseKillam) May 15, 2018
Nous sommes ici jusqu’à 20h00. Come have a drink and eat some great food. @ThorneloeUni #rcie2018sudbury #cnie2018sudbury pic.twitter.com/CWKEfJw2BL
— Christina Sckopke (@CSckopke) May 15, 2018
Cool candy @CNIE_RCIE pic.twitter.com/TQCmjMBN8f
— Laura Killam (@NurseKillam) May 15, 2018
New president of @CNIE_RCIE starting tomorrow @MichaelDab pic.twitter.com/FLYpwJxw1v
— Laura Killam (@NurseKillam) May 16, 2018
Tomorrow should be even better as there are more presentations, new attendees, and some exciting events. Come check it out – it is not too late to register!
Energized. The @CNIE_RCIE conference gives me a sense of being with "my people" and a refreshing feeling of belonging. So excited for the next few days! #CNIE2018Sudbury
— Kelly Brennan (@kbrenn83) May 16, 2018
Today I did a lot of networking. There are many open educators at @CNIE_RCIE … It's almost like innovators naturally embrace openness. I've found more of my people #CNIE2018Sudbury. Check out @eCampusOntario for support with openness!
— Laura Killam (@NurseKillam) May 16, 2018
Taryn and Julia are here from sponsor @eCampusOntario !!#CNIE2018Sudbury #RCIE2018Sudbury pic.twitter.com/doKx0kmdbq
— CNIE-RCIÉ (@CNIE_RCIE) May 15, 2018
Are you coming
If you are coming to #CNIE2018Sudbury – don't miss this!Join us in celebrating @dendroglyph Dr. David Porter, CEO of @eCampusOntario and this year’s recipient of the annual CNIE Leadership Award at the Gala Dinner on May 16. https://t.co/X2BRIwfusB pic.twitter.com/wOoAtE8mPb
— Thorneloe University (@ThorneloeUni) May 11, 2018
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