I just read a thoughtful and curious post by @wiltwhatman about the wilds of understanding and the great challenge of belief. In this MOOCISPHERE* where we are all blinking and bobbing in the great digital ocean, it is a pleasure to see some prose that make me wander to and fro.…
Author Archives: Todd Conaway
Monday Morning. Email Can Wait. Art is Healthier Choice.
Well, after looking around at the 5CardFlickr content and then briefly at my email, I figured doing some art is the right choice. I even tagged a few of my images with “5cardflickr” to help out.
Five Card Story: Travelling to School on Monday
a Five Card Flickr story created by @todd_conaway
flickr photo by capohanka
flickr photo by bionicteaching
flickr photo by bionicteaching
flickr photo by Serenae
flickr photo by bionicteaching
For me, getting to work and school is an adventure.…
Portrait of the Teacher as a Young Artist
Part One
Here he comes, walking down the nondescript hallway he has wandered down for seven years now. Here comes Dedalus Stephenson in his loafers, hair flowing behind him, and briefcase swaying back and forth in rhyme with his long strides.…
Like Hoodies and Hot Water Music
Yesterday.
I’m not from Gainsville and no I don’t listen to much punk rock. Well, I do listen to the Clash. A lot.
He was wearing a black hoodie that had “Hot Water Music” written on the front. I said, “Wow, awesome sweater!…
The Fine Art of Surfacing Ideas in a Community of Learners
What I know about ocean currents can be summarized in one short sentence, “When being pulled away from shore, swim sideways.”
The ocean is a big beautiful and frightening place. When I saw the image below I instantly recognized it from middle school earth science class.…
Hello #etmooc
My name is Todd and I get to play with teachers all day. Of course my real job is to be a good father and husband, but the company pays me dollar bills to do what I love.
I thought I would follow in my mother’s footsteps and become a family therapist.…