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Concept Maps in the Trenches

Posted on June 6, 2018 by geoffcain

While helping my students work through their essays and presentations, I find myself thinking over and over again, quarter after quarter, semester after semester, how import tools like free writing, drawing, and concept maps are to thinking. However, I find … Continue reading →

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Concept Maps

Posted on September 26, 2014 by geoffcain

Software Resources from the Presentation: I am not endorsing anyone of these tools. I tend to use a wide-array of tools depending on the nature of the project. I appreciate the quick and simple tools for brainstorming purposes and the … Continue reading →

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Concept Maps & Visual Pedagogy

Posted on November 19, 2010 by geoffcain

This was the presentation for the Global Education Conference.: “This presentation will explore concept mapping and brainstorming tools for classroom discussion, discovering knowledge, and problem-solving. I will present a brief history of visual pedagogy from different cultures to show how … Continue reading →

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Of Concept Maps and Crucifixions

Posted on October 21, 2010 by geoffcain

I visited the National Gallery earlier this year and I spent a lot of time looking at a few paintings of crucifixion or passion paintings. I was particularly interested in a few early renaissance paintings. These paintings come from a … Continue reading →

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NW eLearn Concept Map Presentation

Posted on October 18, 2018 by geoffcain

This was the presentation for the NW eLearning Conference.: “Class assignments that utilize concept maps are an opportunity for instructors to provide high level, interactive assignments that take full advantage of their students’ visual intelligence. This workshop will explore the … Continue reading →

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Concept Mapping with Compendium

Posted on October 1, 2011 by geoffcain

Image by ryan2point0  I do a lot with concept mapping. I use it in my work as an instructional designer and I use concept maps in writing fiction and technical work, and I am really interested in Compendium right now. What … Continue reading →

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Promoting Authentic Learning in the Age of AI

Posted on March 10, 2023 by geoffcain

As an instructional designer and former English teacher, I have mixed feelings about using A.I. to produce school work. If there is a learning outcome that is legitimately met by a particular tool (including AI), then fine – let’s include … Continue reading →

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Visual Learning and the Graphic Syllabus in Five Questions

Posted on February 8, 2023 by geoffcain

I am working with a few faculty on campus who are looking to adopt a graphic syllabus. This brief posting is basically a recording of that conversation for online reference. Those who have read this blog for a while know … Continue reading →

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The Edu-Decade That Was: Unfounded Optimism?

Posted on January 18, 2020 by geoffcain

I have seen a number of end-of-the-year/decade posts that seem to be somewhat pessimistic. There are a LOT of reasons to be pessimistic: especially in the education technology sector: privitization of teaching and learning; Betsy DeVos; corporate enclosing of the … Continue reading →

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NWeLearn: Building a Community of Learners Online via Discussions

Posted on October 19, 2019 by geoffcain

Title: Building a community of learners online via discussions (yes, its possible) These are some brief notes from a presentation I went to at the Northwest eLearn Conference. My usual disclaimer: the rambling nature of my notes represents my interests … Continue reading →

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