What’s your why? Why are you here?

In the study of open pedagogy, from a theoretical lens of rhizomatic learning, we define our learning subjectives. In other words what learning outcomes do you want to get to by the end.

I also begin our Digital Teaching and Learning II class with an exploration of Learning subjectives. Students come into class with varying skills. Some have experience in the classroom, some write code, others just want to get a baseline understanding of digital texts and tools.

So we write our own subjectives and then align the knowledge and skills the class covers with out our own goals.

##My Goals

For my goals this Summer I want to focus on learning more about pyography and in terms of technology get my podcast up and rolling again.

I will also be spending my time gaining deeper understanding of Endpoint Detection and Response

Pyography

I have started to get into wood burning. I make small arts and crafts to help with fundraisers.

In class I will document how I learn this craft. Specifically I need to and learn different shading techniques to create contours in design.

I have even tried mixing in wood carving but for the class I want to focus on just shading skills. Having small goals matters. Success feels good.

I start by transferring an image. I usually use a knife, but I am learning this is not best. The grooves lead to my iron catching an edge and make lines more difficult. I need to try and use Graphite paper for transfers.

I then start the burning process. I am just starting to learn how to match different tips to different tasks

Podcasting

I have had irregular podcasts over the years. I want to relaunch my 2toPonder podcast with this class. It is a show in two minuted that cover a bunch of different learning topics

EDR

I also write a ton of cybersecurity curriculum. I want to increase by background knowledge with Endpoint Detection and Response tools. These are becoming essential in the mitigation of risks.

Part of the reason we student open pedagogy is the idea that Cybersecurity is Identity. We need to encourage students to control and own their own story.