Developing Digital Voice in Open, Online Learning Environments�

Alison Seaman�TLt 2013 �Saskatoon, Saskatchewan�May 1, 2013 �

“In constructing a ‘presence’ in this computer-mediated environment, Mary must call on new ways of ‘talking herself into being’.” �

(Farrell & Holkner, 2004) �

by Cranky Pressman (original design by Jessica Hische) �

Open, Connected Learning: Thinning the Classroom Walls�

by Courosa�

Tschofen & Mackness, 2012 �

“In contrast to the potential of connectivist learning, traditional learning environments rarely request or allow ‘an expression of the self,’ focussing, rather, on expressions desired by instructors ... In this light, connectivist environments such as MOOCs may well be placing learners in two dimensions of unfamiliar autonomy, those of both ‘choice and control,’ and psychological autonomy.”�

Challenges for the Individual �

by Curtis Gregory Perry�

Open Boundary Learning and (my)Self �

From Learner to Facilitator: #etmooc�

Vulnerability�

Vulnerability�

From Learner to Facilitator: #etmooc�

Fostering Voice in Open Boundary Learning�

Thank you.�about.me/alison_seaman �

@AlisonSeaman�