Morris writes, "Pedagogy has at its core timeliness, mindfulness and improvisation."
I realise now that this doesn't mean I can wing it. But what does it mean. Words that Morris used to describe teaching in a modern sense were "instanaeous", "momentary" and a "vital exchange". When looking at how traditional approaches view teaching, there is no exchange or conversation. it is a one way feed of information from lecturer to pupil.How does digital pedagogy fit into all of this though? Well, it is the medium of a conversation and interaction. This occurs between different staekholders or role players, all of which can change their roles. Students learn from lecturers, learn from students and learn from the vast resources out there on the world wide web. In this case the learning is not limited to institutions of learning and expands to include many sources of knowledge and experience.
Morris also wrote how "LMS (Learning Management System) largely erased mindfully aware teaching, and made excuses for unconscionable practice."
LMS was not ready to improvise or "respond to a new environment". Through this improvisation I learnt that experimentation is the beginning of transferring the knowledge in new and innovative ways.
Quite interestingly to me, the article concluded with some thoughts to ponder. The one was this:
"What tools are available for me and my students to PLAY with?"
The use of play furthermore brings into mind the idea that we need to make learning fun and bring it into all aspects of life. We used to say there was a time for work and a time for play, but why can't they be at the same time?Stomml wrote how Digital Pedagogy is more "screwing around" than 'systematic study". Does this encourage us to not see the digital universe as a scary realm but one where we can have fun and explore?
I think Yes
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