I'm really feeling connected to this statement and consider an important part of my role as an [instructional designer] is to empower student voice and involvement in the decisions being made, while also balancing instructor support.

I'm a bit surprised by this. Adobe's programs are really complex and maybe too finicky for most graphic needs?

I've been doing a bit of coding here and there, and I'd like to learn more for sure!

why we need to be curious, life-long learners!

Strategies:

• Outline communication etiquette and expectations from the start
• Show your workspace
• Strong Introductions:
• Try Avatar Introductions, sharing connections with community
• Recognize contributions of others; feature learner’s contributions and ideas in weekly recaps and summaries
• Storytelling: reserve time specifically for sharing personal stories and experiences
• Don’t over edit your communications, better yet try live video hangouts and share the recordings!
• Admit when you don’t know something, and encourage exploration of the idea (either in class or later)
• supportive actions are taken quickly

Be authentic and share your own stories and experiences. Don’t hide your own challenges. Don’t be afraid to say you don’t know, rather act as the lead-learner. Demonstrate your own passion for learning and show an authentic interest in helping others succeed.

let's start here

How do we let them know that their voices are needed and valued?

For me this speaks to the importance of meeting youth where they are (in digital spaces as well as emotionally/intellectually) and having a good sense of youth culture. Staying current and connected is a big challenge for educators, and by incorporating spaces that are currently being used by youth into our curriculum we can meet younger generations where they are and "speak their language".

Yes, it goes both ways!

Need to look in to this program-anyone else used it before?

Were these PSTs multi-subject credential students, single subject mathematics credential students, or a combination? I am also wondering how these stats measure up to PSTs as a whole...not sure if that data is available though.

I need to save this word for words with friends haha! Q words are so valuable. also, need to look up this word xD

love this idea; I need to look into this study

this is so troubling and problematic...show me a profession that uses high level math where a calculator or computer isn't involved!

For me, the most important part of this quote is the word "present". This emphasizes how critical it is for educators and learning designers to be life-long learners and stay up to date on current behavioral trends for youth.

loving the term "collaborative reading practice" as a celebration of the social aspects of the web annotation process. for me, reading is more often a solitary process; however I think of myself as a collaborative learner. what am I missing by not reading collaboratively?

hmm I wonder about the use of instigated here. Isn't it possible that some of this "drama" has moved from in person to online? the heading feels a bit misleading, as though the conflict was a result of being online

This is really fascinating. Social media is preferable over email, phone, etc.

Are affinity spaces for games included as social media or as video games? Affinity spaces are a huge source of socialization for many games.

What implications does this have for parents, educators, game devs etc?