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My Vision (and Search) for a Connectivist Graduate Program

Posted on by KeeganSLW
Studens throwing their graduation caps to form a semicircle in the air in front of a sunset.
For the last year, I’ve been contemplating graduate school. I’m still researching and evaluating various programs around the world, but I wanted to take a second and reflect on what I desire from a graduate program. I have many answers to this question, but let me expand upon this idea: I want a graduate degree program where students teach … Continue reading My Vision (and Search) for a Connectivist Graduate Program

10 Notable Ideas From InstructureCON 2016

Posted on by KeeganSLW
inflatable panda on a pond in Colorado under a blue, cloudy sky.
I’m aware that this post is overdue since InstructureCON concluded two months ago, but I wanted to share a few ideas from the conference. If you prefer a breakdown of the sessions I attended, I recommend checking out John Stewart’s eleven posts linked in his concluding reflection. EdCamp – InstructureCON Un-Conference 1. Canvas Mentor Professors: This … Continue reading 10 Notable Ideas From InstructureCON 2016

Canvas Training Roundup

Posted on by KeeganSLW
Panda in tree eating leaves
These last few weeks have been intense work-wise. I’ve been developing and hosting multiple Canvas courses for instructors at the University of Oklahoma. This has been especially nerve-racking because I am (also) learning how to effectively use the tool I am teaching. Fortunately, at the end of the week I will participate in official training from … Continue reading Canvas Training Roundup

A Learning Management System with a Future?

Posted on by Keegan
I recently attended a demonstration of Canvas and wanted to give some of my thoughts on this educational tool. Already, Canvas possesses the baseline features of a Learning Management System (LMS) such as content distribution, grade management, discussion forums, etc., but beyond these fundamental ingredients, there are several parts of Canvas that I found interesting … Continue reading A Learning Management System with a Future?

WordPress 4.4 and YouTube Video Embeds

Posted on by Keegan
WordPress 4.4 “Clifford” has just been released! I am very excited about it, but I wanted to take a moment and document an issue I am experiencing with YouTube video embed shortcodes: A simple YouTube video embed uses the video URL in a WordPress Post: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24_gZA6tsuQ Yields (Working): Alternatively, you can use the embed shortcode to embed a YouTube video: Yields (Working): … Continue reading WordPress 4.4 and YouTube Video Embeds

Easiest API Ever

Posted on by Keegan

Using the “Simple API” from Unsplash, I am able to present random images ever time this page loads. Go on, refresh the page to see the Simple API in action! The Best Part You can add this Simple API to your websites using the following HTML text: <img src=”https://source.unsplash.com/random” /> And variations of this link can be … Continue reading Easiest API Ever

Easiest API Ever

Posted on by Keegan

Using the “Simple API” from Unsplash, I am able to present random images ever time this page loads. Go on, refresh the page to see the Simple API in action! The Best Part You can add this Simple API to your websites using the following HTML text: <img src=”https://source.unsplash.com/random” /> And variations of this link can be … Continue reading Easiest API Ever