"Imagination is more important than knowledge." (Albert Einstein)
Throughout the course of this program, I have encountered and embraced multiple learning frameworks, explored many fantastic ideas from peers and colleagues, and applied various concepts and ideas to my own teaching practice. Exploring pedagogy and learning new technology is a very similar experience to exploring places and learning new customs: both require a flexible mind and an experimental approach. Going into this program, I believed that imagination was a key component to hold onto for the 21st century learner. I didn't realize that this imagination was also a key component to my own learning. Without imagination and critical application, the knowledge that I have acquired could and would not be applied to my practice.
"Just because something doesn't do what you planned it to do doesn't mean it's useless." (Thomas Edison)
Entering into this program, I had certain expectations for myself and for the course content. As any traveler knows, this is not the best approach. Often, the most valuable learning and most memorable experiences comes from being open and receptive to differences, from learning from fellow travellers, and from being able to problem solve when things don't go as expected. In the same way, learning about unexpected theories and applications, discussing course concepts with fellow colleagues, and dealing with projects that didn't go as planned have been the most memorable and valuable experiences that I could have had.
Please navigate through the specifics of my journey by selecting from the options in the "Journey" drop-down menu. "Preparations" provides an overview of required course content, "Explorations" shows my selections for my elective courses, and "Coming Home" draws the learning experience together.