VASUDEVAN PADMANABHAN | Extend Activity Bank

28 Activity Responses

Teacher for Learning Module

Metaphor activity – Vasudevan Padmanabhan

August 17, 2020 • Response for Your Metaphor Activity

For my Metaphor activity I chose the picture ” LEARNING NEVER STOPS. It reflects my commitment to continuous learning

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/metaphor-activity-vasudevan-padmanabhan/

Thought Vectors activity – Vasudevan Padmanabhan

August 17, 2020 • Response for Thought Vectors and Nuggets Activity

After reading few patchwork articles I chose Patch #27 “PROMOTING DISAGREEMENT: HOW TO DEBATE AND NOT DIE BY MATTHEW RYAN, FLEMING COLLEGE”. It made me think and document requirements for objective disagreement. Objective disagreements will lead to discussions which will promote learning.

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/thought-vectors-activity-vasudevan-padmanabhan/

Experts Blind Spots – Vasudevan Padmanabhan

August 17, 2020 • Response for Like Driving a Car Activity

Prior to teaching Quality, I taught Advanced Excel courses. I have learned Excel over the last 35 years. With my current level expertise, I had difficulty in putting together a “Basic Excel beginner” course. I had many expert blind spots.

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/experts-blind-spots-vasudevan-padmanabhan/

Student WIIFM – Vasudevan Padmanabhan

August 17, 2020 • Response for WIIFM Activity

I teach basic essential Excel skills to students taking Quality course. They wonder why they should learn Excel as it is not detailed in Course outline. I have used WIIFM activity to align the WIIFM of student to their reasons for taking the course.

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/student-wiifm-vasudevan-padmanabhan/

Cornell Note Taking – Vasudevan Padamanabhan

August 17, 2020 • Response for Cornell Notes Activity

I watched “Choices that can Change your Life” by Caroline Myss. YouTube video posted by TEDxFindhornSalon. Caroline is a very impressive speaker and her suggestions are practical and life changing.

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/cornell-note-taking-vasudevan-padamanabhan/

Syllabus Concept Map TQM – Vasudevan Pamanabhan

August 17, 2020 • Response for Syllabus Concept Map Activity

I have made Syllabus Concept Map for the course Total Quality Management. Map has 9 units which will cover all 8 core principles of TQM.

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/syllabus-concept-map-tqm-vasudevan-pamanabhan/

Misunderstood – Employee Engagement Vasudevan Padmanabhan

August 17, 2020 • Response for Misunderstood Activity

For extend activity “Prior Knowledge” I have reviewed Employee Engagement lesson. Employee Engagement is one of the pillars (core principles) of Total quality management. My students come with prior knowledge on this subject. They have also heard a lot on this subject – some might have read a lot and attended seminars and training. Often more... »

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/misunderstood-employee-engagement-vasudevan-padmanabhan/

Scholar Module

Reflection on SoTL Module – Vasudevan Padmanabhan

August 9, 2020 • Response for Share Your SoTL Research Plan Activity

I enjoyed learning Scholar Module. My Reflection is attached as word document.

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/reflection-on-sotl-module-vasudevan-padmanabhan/

Design for a SoTL Project – Vasudevan Padmanabhan

August 9, 2020 • Response for Share Your SoTL Research Plan Activity

I have moved copy of my SoTL design to SoTL folder.

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/design-for-a-sotl-project-vasudevan-padmanabhan-2/

Design for a SoTL Project – Vasudevan Padmanabhan

August 8, 2020 • Response for Design Your SoTL Project Activity

I enjoyed designing my SoTL. As I dug deep and researched I could find a lot of valuable resources. I am very excited and confident of making major improvement. The SoTL result will surely exceed orginal expectations. .

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/design-for-a-sotl-project-vasudevan-padmanabhan/

Plan for a SoTL Project – Vasudevan Padmanabhan

August 7, 2020 • Response for Refine Your SoTL Plan Activity

After deep thinking and reflection I have detailed my “Plan for a SoTL Project”. I am eagerly looking forward to conducting this SoTL.

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/plan-for-a-sotl-project-vasudevan-padmanabhan/

Engage with SoTL activity – Vasudevan Padmanabhan

August 7, 2020 • Response for Engage with SoTL Activity

Engage with SoTL activity – Vasudevan Padmanabhan. I have listed my motivations to conduct SoTL

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/engage-with-sotl-activity-vasudevan-padmanabhan/

3 Keys of SoTL – Vasudevan Padmanabhan

August 7, 2020 • Response for Three Keys of SoTL Activity

I have picked 3 most important points from the Video “Key Characteristics of SoTL”.

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/3-keys-of-sotl-vasudevan-padmanabhan/

Experimenter Module

I am an Experimenter Reflection document- Vasudevan Padmanabhan

August 5, 2020 • Response for I’m an Experimenter! Activity

I enjoyed doing this module. I will use the lessons created for this submission during my Fall delivery – For my reflection see document ” I am an Experimenter Reflection document- Vasudevan Padmanabhan”

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/i-am-an-experimenter-reflection-document-vasudevan-padmanabhan/

Curator Module

Vasu Padmanabhan – CRAAP Review

July 26, 2020 • Response for Holy CRAAP! Activity

CRAAP Review was a good exercise. It resulted in dropping one of the OERs. Though the content was good, it was beyond the learning scope of the course I was delivering. The open book looks good. Will monitor chapter by chapter during course delivery

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/vasu-padmanabhan-craap-review/

Curation Creation – Employee Engagement Padlet screenshot

July 25, 2020 • Response for Curation Creation Activity

Doing this activity I learned the benefits of adding Padlets. A concise presentation which will cover good amount of learning resources

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/curation-creation-employee-engagement-padlet-screenshot/

Employee Engagement

July 25, 2020 • Response for Find Your Fit Activity

I found this activity very rewarding. I found many high quality OERs in different formats. With these additional resources I should be able to increase delivery effectiveness and student experience. Make it easy and fun for students to learn.

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/employee-engagement-2/

Quality Management

July 25, 2020 • Response for Consider This Activity

I am teaching Quality management. For this from creative commons I have taken this image which shows the importance of Participation for Total Quality Management. This image is posted at Creative Commons by mikecohen1872 and is licensed under CC BY 2.0

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/quality-management/

Employee Engagement

July 24, 2020 • Response for Consider This Activity

My Subject is Employee engagement. For this from Flickr I have taken this image which reminds students of the basic requirements for successful employee engagement.

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/employee-engagement/

Collaborator Module

Vasudevan Padmanabhan – Mapping your PLN

July 23, 2020 • Response for Mapping your PLN Activity

Mapping the Network was a rewarding experience. For the first time I looked at my connection with the focus on what they can do for delivering a specific subject. My Contacts were eager to participate and help me develop my teaching skills

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/vasudevan-padmanabhan-mapping-your-pln/

Vasudevan Padmanabhan – My PLN to teach TQM

July 21, 2020 • Response for Cultivate Your PLN Activity

I have created this PLN to deliver TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT. At Conestoga college I have good network to support me. Teaching and Learning will help me with Technology and improving my delivery skills. Faculty will help me continuously improve lesson planning and course content. I can also use American Society of Quality, Other colleges, and more... »

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/vasudevan-padmanabhan-my-pln-to-teach-tqm/

Vasu Padmanabhan – Collaborative Dining Table

July 21, 2020 • Response for The Collaborative Dining Table Activity

At work I lead a project to reduce rejection from stringing machines. These machines are highly automated. The Japanese manufacturer had gone bankrupt and these machines were declared obsolete. However due to budget constraints we had to continue operating these machines. For this A cross functional team was established with a mandate to find ways more... »

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/vasu-padmanabhan-collaborative-dining-table/

Technologist Module

Employee Empowerment Podcast – Unit 3 QUAL1090 TQM

July 6, 2020 • Response for It’s Alive! Activity

I have incorporated this Podcast in Unit 3 of the course. The lesson covers Employee Participation subject in detail.

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/employee-empowerment-podcast-unit-3-qual1090-tqm/

Technology-Enabled Activity Planning Document – TQM

July 6, 2020 • Response for Prototype Planning Activity

My prototype planning is around adding Podcasts. I have very roughly estimated the hours required for each task. This planning helped me to build the prototype and refine it through iteration

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/technology-enabled-activity-planning-document-tqm/

Learners Challenge – Total Quality Management

July 6, 2020 • Response for Learner Challenge Take 2 Activity

I am adding Podcasts to the course. These Podcasts students can listen while they are doing passive activities like driving. Listening to these Podcasts will make it easy to learn and do other activities

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/learners-challenge-total-quality-management/

SECTIONS Model to Evaluate using Podcasts

July 6, 2020 • Response for Using the SECTIONS Model to Evaluate a Tool Activity

I found this tool very useful. I reviewed few tools. Finally I selected Podcasts as the analysis confirmed this to be the best tool for the challenge I was addressing

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/sections-model-to-evaluate-using-podcasts/

QUAL1090 Learners challenge

July 6, 2020 • Response for Learner Challenge Activity

I am currently teaching on-Line Total Quality Management. I have identified the learners challenge which can be addressed using Technology

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/qual1090-learners-challenge/

QUAL1090 Student’s empathy map

July 6, 2020 • Response for Empathy Map Activity

I am currently teaching on-Line Total Quality Management. Most of my students are working full time. They are hard pressed for time and are stressed. The find it very hard to do self-study reading Word and PowerPoint files. I have analyzed the student’s situation and perspective and created the attached empathy map

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/response/qual1090-students-empathy-map/

53 Activity Resources

Collaborator Module

Baby Network

January 26, 2021 • Resource for Cultivate Your PLN Activity

I’m just getting started of developing my personal learning network. Actively pursuing this hasn’t been a priority for me in the past, but as I’ve begun to engage in the instructional design and ed tech industry, I see that it’s becoming increasingly important.

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Screen-Shot-2021-01-26-at-10.46.29-AM.png

Dining with a Collaborator

January 21, 2021 • Resource for The Collaborative Dining Table Activity

I’m not in the habit of sharing much on social media, so I find this makes me a little uncomfortable. I don’t like opening the opportunity for what I communicate to be taken out of context. For this reason, I would prefer to build networks in person rather than online. I’ll try it though.

https://twitter.com/Chris_C_Rowe/status/1352302094619971590

Scholar Module

Sharing My SoTL Plan

January 20, 2021 • Resource for Share Your SoTL Research Plan Activity

This module was a good exercise. I have some experience putting together research applications, but have always on some level, considered research separate from teaching. The results apply to teaching practice, but I hadn’t considered how I could treat my classroom as a source of inquiry. I like the idea.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/12b_hqcYgYP_-lEy_l2S3hqQGb3kLyW2MqpHjum52kY0/edit?usp=sharing

Dissemination of the Results

January 20, 2021 • Resource for Reflecting for Disseminating Your SoTL Project Activity

The sharing of new knowledge is such an important part of the process so that we can all benefit from each other’s work.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/12b_hqcYgYP_-lEy_l2S3hqQGb3kLyW2MqpHjum52kY0/edit?usp=sharing

Student/Educator Power Imbalance

January 20, 2021 • Resource for Design Your SoTL Project Activity

I’m happy to see this module included in the course, as I was immediately concerned about the ethical considerations of using one’s students in any research project… and there hadn’t been any mention of it until now.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/12b_hqcYgYP_-lEy_l2S3hqQGb3kLyW2MqpHjum52kY0/edit?usp=sharing

The Impact of Complex Presentations on Cognitive Load

January 20, 2021 • Resource for Refine Your SoTL Plan Activity

I’ve recently read an article about the impact that complex presentations have on learners’ cognitive load. I frequently use animation and multimedia in my presentations to encourage student engagement. Is it possible that while increasing engagement, I’m decreasing learning? I hope not!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/12b_hqcYgYP_-lEy_l2S3hqQGb3kLyW2MqpHjum52kY0/edit?usp=sharing

Motivations for Engaging in Personal Inquiry

January 19, 2021 • Resource for Engage with SoTL Activity

I happen to be in the process of pursuing a graduate degree in learning and technology, which aligns extremely well with the value represented in this exercise. As a result, the motivations listed here really resonate with me.

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Screen-Shot-2021-01-19-at-4.38.55-PM.png

3 Key SoTL Characteristics

January 19, 2021 • Resource for Three Keys of SoTL Activity

This was interesting. I like the concept behind this approach to teaching… to approach it from a scholarly perspective and to apply an inquiry to one’s practice.

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Screen-Shot-2021-01-19-at-4.15.02-PM.png

The Role of Critical Reflection on Teaching in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: A Personal Reflection

November 18, 2019 • Resource for Reflecting for Disseminating Your SoTL Project Activity

“I would like to (*selfishly*) share my perspective on the relationship between critical reflection and SoTL, and how critically reflecting on my own teaching practice led me to pursue SoTL as a primary area of research focus.”

https://sotlcanada.stlhe.ca/2015/11/05/the-role-of-critical-reflection-on-teaching-in-the-scholarship-of-teaching-and-learning-a-personal-reflection/

The Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (CJSoTL)

November 18, 2019 • Resource for Reflecting for Disseminating Your SoTL Project Activity

“is a peer reviewed, trans-disciplinary, open-access electronic journal created and supported by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.”

https://ojs.lib.uwo.ca/index.php/cjsotl_rcacea/

SoTL Literature Annotated Database

November 18, 2019 • Resource for Reflecting for Disseminating Your SoTL Project Activity

“Welcome to this annotated literature resource for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)! Here you’ll find helpful summaries of key literature that will support your practice or research in postsecondary teaching and learning.”

https://sotlannotations.com/

Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans

November 18, 2019 • Resource for Design Your SoTL Project Activity

Canada’s “official human research ethics policy of the federal research granting agencies.”

http://www.pre.ethics.gc.ca/eng/nr-cp_2019-06-05.html

Engaging in SoTL

November 18, 2019 • Resource for Design Your SoTL Project Activity

“If you are interested in engaging in the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), there are many ways to get started or to develop if you’ve already begun.”

https://opened.uoguelph.ca/student-resources/Engaging-in-SoTL

Researching Teaching and Student Outcomes in Postsecondary Education A Guide

November 18, 2019 • Resource for Design Your SoTL Project Activity

This guide “provides a concise and reader-friendly introduction to research methods and techniques that encourage innovation and evaluation of practices to improve student success.”

http://www.heqco.ca/en-ca/Research/ResPub/Pages/Researching-Teaching-and-Student-Outcomes-in-Postsecondary-Education-A-Guide.aspx

SoTL Research Plan Template

November 18, 2019 • Resource for Refine Your SoTL Plan Activity

Make a copy of the planning document that you can edit in your own Google Drive. At the end of the Scholar Module, you will share your plan back to the shared drive folder.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DUpuAO2xaIPda51wsJ93rk0Rpc_hhcqEa2tyl0PRipI/copy

SoTL Research Plan Folder

November 18, 2019 • Resource for Refine Your SoTL Plan Activity

Our collection of shared research plans by people who have completed the Extend Scholar Module

http://bit.ly/sotl-folder

SoTL Explorer

November 18, 2019 • Resource for Refine Your SoTL Plan Activity

“SoTL Explorer is a tool that allows instructors and administrators to identify trends and patterns in SoTL projects at UBC, and to identify related efforts as a project planning aid.”

http://sotl-explorer.sites.olt.ubc.ca

Technologist Module

It’s Alive!

August 5, 2020 • Resource for It’s Alive! Activity

Description of my technology-enabled learning activity with screen cap of the technology that I created.

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/CB-It-is-alive-activity.docx

Technology-Enabled Activity plan

August 5, 2020 • Resource for Prototype Planning Activity

Technology planning document for prototype module.

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/CB-Technology-Enabled-Activity-Planning-Document.docx

SECTIONS model

August 5, 2020 • Resource for Using the SECTIONS Model to Evaluate a Tool Activity

Responses to SECTION questions as part of Ideate module.

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/CB-SECTION-responses.docx

Reply to padlet

August 5, 2020 • Resource for Learner Challenge Take 2 Activity

My response to my original padlet describing what technology I will use to address the learner challenge identified.

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/CB-Ideate-Reply-to-Padlet.docx

Empathy Map in Word format

June 22, 2020 • Resource for Empathy Map Activity

An alternate Empathy Map template in Word format for those who use O365 instead of Google.

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Empathy-Map.docx

Prototyping: Learn Eight Common Methods and Best Practices

November 6, 2019 • Resource for Prototype Planning Activity

“There can never be an exhaustive list of prototyping methods, since there is quite literally an endless number of ways you can build prototypes. What we can do, however, is provide a useful list of the eight most common prototyping methods, together with best practice tips that help you maximise your prototyping and testing sessions. more... »

https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/prototyping-learn-eight-common-methods-and-best-practices

Design Thinking: Get Started with Prototyping

November 6, 2019 • Resource for Prototype Planning Activity

“Why is prototyping so important in the design process? … let’s get a closer understanding behind the what, how and why of prototyping.”

https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/design-thinking-get-started-with-prototyping

Assessing Technology Using the Sections Model

October 29, 2019 • Resource for Using the SECTIONS Model to Evaluate a Tool Activity

An illustrated framework and guide for using the SECTIONS model

https://wiki.ubc.ca/images/1/19/SECTIONS_Framework.pdf

Chapter 8: Choosing and using media in education: the SECTIONS model

October 29, 2019 • Resource for Using the SECTIONS Model to Evaluate a Tool Activity

Chapter 8 of Dr Tony Bates’s book describes the SECTIONS model

https://opentextbc.ca/teachinginadigitalage/part/9-pedagogical-differences-between-media/

Empathy Map Template

October 29, 2019 • Resource for Empathy Map Activity

Use this link to directly make a copy of the template that can be saved to your own Google Drive.

https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1FDG1A_m2kQc3BaHr41onLZc_IgGxfgkL-Z1FV5vxuFg/copy

Curator Module

Chefs need Math!

July 1, 2020 • Resource for Consider This Activity

Beautiful Plate! How much does it cost and how much can you sell it for?

https://bank.ecampusontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/7166582708_e1d5e3a9ac_c-1.jpg

The CRAAP Test

November 8, 2019 • Resource for Holy CRAAP! Activity

This Libguide includes an explanation of each element of the CRAAP Test, from the place where it was originally developed.

http://libguides.csuchico.edu/c.php?g=414315&p=2822716

Picture This: Finding, Taking, and Using Photographs

October 28, 2019 • Resource for Consider This Activity

A review of strategies beyond keywords for finding visual metaphors and a rationale for using open licensed ones

http://picturethis.extendlabs.ca/

Experimenter Module

Create Free Explainer Videos with Adobe Spark

November 21, 2019 • Resource for I’m an Experimenter! Activity

“Make custom explainer videos in minutes… A user-friendly interface allows you to create engaging explainer videos without design skills.”

https://spark.adobe.com/make/explainer-video-maker/

9 Insider Tips for Creating a Killer Explainer Video

November 21, 2019 • Resource for I’m an Experimenter! Activity

While aimed at business promotions, this post provides helpful pointers for creating effective “explainer” videos (and it starts with a well written script).

https://neilpatel.com/blog/creating-a-explainer-video/

Create your own maps and stories in Google Earth

November 21, 2019 • Resource for Virtual Field Trips Activity

An overview of what is possible and examples of annotating the earth and creating interactive tours with Google Earth.

https://www.blog.google/products/earth/new-google-earth-creation-tools/

Course video trailers: Coming soon to a classroom near you

November 12, 2019 • Resource for Come In, Come In! Activity

“Harvard University is doing it. So are Baylor, Berkeley, Boston and Brown Universities. Not long after the launch of YouTube, course trailers began making an appearance online. Some faculty are embracing the concept, taking advantage of the opportunity to promote their discipline and to encourage a broader audience of students to enroll in their courses.”

https://blogs.agu.org/geoedtrek/2016/04/06/course-trailer/

Creating a course trailer

November 12, 2019 • Resource for Come In, Come In! Activity

“No invitation is complete without a response and a course trailer is a great conversation starter. As students begin to situate themselves in the course, think about how you can extend the dialogue sparked by the trailer across the semester.”

http://connections.ucalgaryblogs.ca/2016/12/22/creating-a-course-trailer/

Animated GIF Makes

November 12, 2019 • Resource for A Serious Use For Silly Media Activity

A collection of activities that show the two ways of making GIFs with the Giphy Maker tool

http://make.arganee.world/tag/gif/

A Purposeful Use for Silly Media

November 12, 2019 • Resource for A Serious Use For Silly Media Activity

“Like memes, animated GIFs are often used to generate a laugh, a smile, maybe just a ¯_(ツ)_/¯. But considering them as short-form video, their looping structure is effective for demonstrating natural processes or showing hands-on techniques where repetition can aid understanding.”

https://cog.dog/show/2019/03/20/silly-media/

UDG Agora Studios

November 12, 2019 • Resource for Just Like The Agora Activity

The workshop activities that integrated activities in the Challenge Bank

http://udg.theagoraonline.net/category/studios/

Welcome to the Agora

November 12, 2019 • Resource for Just Like The Agora Activity

“The UdG Agora is the site for University of Guadalajara (UdG) Student Centred and Mobile Learning Diploma. The goal of this faculty development program is for UdG professors to confidently integrate student centred and mobile learning strategies and activities in their courses.”

http://udg.theagoraonline.net/about/

How to Create an Infographic in 5 Minutes

November 12, 2019 • Resource for Information as a Graphic Activity

“This article can help you if you are worried about designing infographics or visual projects from scratch. In this post, you will learn how to create an infographic and other visual projects in five minutes using Piktochart.”

https://piktochart.com/blog/how-to-create-an-infographic-and-other-visual-projects-in-5-minutes/

How to Make an Infographic: The Ultimate Guide

November 12, 2019 • Resource for Information as a Graphic Activity

“By the end of this article, you’ll be able to create beautiful infographics that not only look great but also represent your brand, add value to your site and drive traffic and engagement.”

https://visme.co/blog/how-to-make-an-infographic/

How designers do it: 15 easy steps to design an infographic from scratch

November 12, 2019 • Resource for Information as a Graphic Activity

“Have you ever had a TON of information you needed to get out but don’t know how to do it effectively? Fret no longer. Today you will learn how to relay mass amounts of information in an effective, beautiful way. That’s right, we’re talking infographics.”

https://www.canva.com/learn/create-infographics/

Tutorials for authors

November 8, 2019 • Resource for Going Interactive With H5P Activity

Find a how to guide for each of the H5P content types.

https://h5p.org/documentation/for-authors/tutorials

Getting Started Guide

November 8, 2019 • Resource for Going Interactive With H5P Activity

The best place to get started with H5P is here, create a free trial account.

https://h5p.org/getting-started

Teacher for Learning Module

MindMapping.org

November 5, 2019 • Resource for Syllabus Concept Map Activity

A comprehensive review site of hundreds of mind-mapping software plus a blog full of related articles.

https://www.mind-mapping.org/

Unsplash

October 28, 2019 • Resource for Your Metaphor Activity

Find hundreds of thousands of professional quality photographs that can be reused without restrictions.

http://unsplash.com/

Creative Commons Search

October 28, 2019 • Resource for Your Metaphor Activity

A meta site search engine for finding open licensed images.

https://search.creativecommons.org/

What’s a Nugget?

October 28, 2019 • Resource for Thought Vectors and Nuggets Activity

See how this open networked course used the idea of a “nugget” as a strategy for concept understanding, and how it was used in this undergraduate research course at Virginia Commonwealth University

https://thoughtvectors.net/syllabus/

Threshold Concepts and Transformational Learning

October 28, 2019 • Resource for Like Driving a Car Activity

This book addresses threshold concepts, as described by faculty with expertise in several disciplines ranging from economics to electrical engineering, modern languages to mathematics.

https://www.lamission.edu/learningcenter/docs/1177-threshold-concepts-and-transformational-learning.pdf