The times they are a-changin’ – So we must change with them

Zoom’s catchphrase is ‘we deliver happiness’ because sustainable happiness comes from making other people happy (Zoom Video Communications, 2021). Some of us may laugh at this because Zoom has certainly given us headaches alongside this so-called happiness! How many times have we said some version of this in the last two years – ‘can youContinue reading “The times they are a-changin’ – So we must change with them”

Keeping an open mind with Open Learning

According to the Oxford Dictionary (2021), the definition of ‘open’ is “allowing things or people to go through; not closed or blocked”. Easy enough, in theory… But when it comes to Open Learning and Open Educational Resources/Practices, well that’s another story! There are many benefits to open education and learning systems, such as improving opportunitiesContinue reading “Keeping an open mind with Open Learning”

Howdy partner

Hello and welcome! Your friendly neighbourhood research ranger is here to help navigate the vast academic wilderness. Together, we will explore a range of topics related to higher education and the university system. It is my hope that this blog will be a place for learning and reflection, with some humor sprinkled along the way.Continue reading “Howdy partner”