Most recent public comments by Neihan Yaqoob https://nowcomment.com/users/110756 https://nowcomment.com/documents/291931?scroll_to=2612104 https://nowcomment.com/documents/291931?scroll_to=2612104 I absolutely enjoyed Jean Kanzinger’s lesson on nature-inspired poetry. Here’s what I noticed: 1. Writers are given an opportunity to write outdoors. 2. Writers are given an opportunity to engage in “sensory” and “place” explorations to expand their poetry writing skills (beyond basic descriptions). 3. Writers are offered “choice.” They are invited to select a place in nature that resonates with them or one that they have a personal connection with. 4. Writers are given Art-inspired strategies, Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS), What I Notice vs. What I Think strategies, Model poems, Perspective options, and Additional Resources for Nature Poets to support the poetry writing process. 5. Writers are encouraged to keep a notebook or journal for documenting observations and engaging in pre-writing exercises. Offering such a support system not only contributes to a “connected learning” experience, but also increases student interest, improves student motivation, and fosters “learning without walls” (just like the “teaching without walls” concept). In the future, I wonder if writers could be supported further by giving them an opportunity to annotate Nature poems using social annotation tools, such as NowComment or Hypothes.is. This would ensure richer engagement with nature-inspired poetry and experimentation with “remix.” I see “place” as a giant textbook for inspiration, learning and countless teaching moments! Feeling in-love with place-based learning! Tue, 02 Nov 2021 21:32:38 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559739 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559739 I wonder what "cultural wealth" means here. Sun, 19 Sep 2021 02:30:31 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559737 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559737 True. And sometimes we just don't know what those hidden agendas are! Sun, 19 Sep 2021 00:35:12 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559736 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559736 If we could just teach people how to genuinely "respect" each other... We have a beautiful concept here called لِتَعَارَفُو (li-taa-ra-fu = “to get to know each other” in the Arabic language). It basically highlights that the fact that we are very “different” necessitates that we should make collaborative efforts to familiarize ourselves with each other. From this standpoint, I see “human difference” from a very different perspective. Difference, to me, simply means an opportunity for connection! Sun, 19 Sep 2021 21:42:55 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559721 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559721 I am a multilingual, but I am not from a marginalized community. That's a different group altogether. Sun, 19 Sep 2021 00:25:29 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559720 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559720 I agree with you, Hannah. The language of this document didn't sound accessible at all. That said, I am not sure if this document is created for general readers or if it's just targeted at teachers, educators and other teaching professionals. Sun, 19 Sep 2021 00:22:34 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559718 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559718 I agree. There's a subtle difference. Cooperation connotes people "giving in" (sometimes), just to get the work done. Collaboration, however, connotes people focusing purely on the task and working constructively to complete it in the best way possible. Sun, 19 Sep 2021 00:14:42 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559714 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559714 Never heard of these principles before. Sat, 18 Sep 2021 23:59:27 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559713 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559713 The term, information poverty is also new for me. Imagery wise, I think of hungry people running around, looking for information. To be honest, it's a disturbing image in some ways. Sat, 18 Sep 2021 23:58:30 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559694 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559694 The "acting" part shouldn't be obligatory, I think. It should be up to the audience. Sat, 18 Sep 2021 23:49:49 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559691 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559691 This is a tough one. The questions of right and wrong behavior in terms of using media are subjective. What's considered morally wrong in one culture may be perceived very differently in another culture. I think each learner should be responsible for defining their ethical practices and boundaries when using media. Sat, 18 Sep 2021 23:34:55 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559675 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559675 The sharing culture is indeed crazy in today's world, especially when it's done mindlessly. Sometimes I wonder if people share excessively just because they can't handle the information overload. The imagery that comes to mind is funny: people playing "Pass the Parcel." The only difference in this case is that everyone playing the game has a parcel, and everyone is randomly throwing their parcel at each other. Chaotic! Sat, 18 Sep 2021 23:28:06 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559674 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559674 I don't know if it's just me, but I thought all the action words under Consume, such as analyze, examine, consider, review, solve and search sounded less consumption-like. For me, Consumption is plain reception (i.e. reading information) and Curation is more closely associated with examination, evaluation and eventual selection/organization of information. Sat, 18 Sep 2021 23:15:00 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559643 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559643 I am interested in learning more about the art of curation. I think this is overlooked in many cases, especially when learners are overloaded with multiple texts and expected to create outcomes in short deadlines. Sat, 18 Sep 2021 23:01:15 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559639 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559639 Great point, Erica. This reminds me of my art and design students who are required to go back and forth between different stages of the design process to "create"! I think creation begins with consumption, just like our Make exercise this week began by studying (or consuming) mentor texts. Sat, 18 Sep 2021 22:52:44 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559637 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559637 As much as it's important to teach students about all the information out there, I think it's equally critical to teach students where to draw the line. Not everything in the digital world is good, safe and beneficial. We must teach students how to choose information with wisdom and purpose. Sat, 18 Sep 2021 22:46:06 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559635 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559635 Purpose is key! I think it's really important to teach students to be cognizant of their purpose when using digital texts and tools. They shouldn't use them just for the sake of using them. Students must experiment, yes, but ultimately, a clear purpose should define their actions. Sat, 18 Sep 2021 22:39:54 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559146 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559146 I'll second that. Beautifully said, Erica! Empathy is THE most important thing we need in today's world, including learning environments, of course! Sat, 18 Sep 2021 09:24:18 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559131 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559131 This part of the sentence made me think of multimodal compositions and their effectiveness for communication in today's digitized world. For my "Make" exercise this week, I also explored how language, visuals and music work together to communicate an idea on a digital platform. Sat, 18 Sep 2021 09:13:27 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559130 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559130 In my experience, I have seen that students generally don't see learning as a lifelong process. For them, learning is just a matter of completing a course or getting a degree. I wonder how we can change that mindset before addressing larger literacy-based issues. Sat, 18 Sep 2021 09:02:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559129 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559129 Great point, although I find it really difficult to address or respond to "unproductive narratives" in day to day life. It feels like banging your head against the wall. I wonder how one should go about telling people that what they are saying is not healthy/constructive. I wonder how one should go about countering those narratives, especially when those people believe their narratives are absolutely justified in every way possible. I am really curious to learn how texts and tools can address this very real issue in our global society. Sun, 19 Sep 2021 00:35:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559128 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559128 I am a multilingual and work with multilingual students. These students come from different cultures; they translanguage (use multiple languages for communication) and code-switch all the time. What they bring to our writing center in terms of thoughts, ideas and insights is just incredible. I 100% agree that we should recognize and celebrate these identities and voices! Sat, 18 Sep 2021 08:15:12 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559127 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559127 Can't help but think of Bruffee's piece, "Collaborative Learning and the Conversation of Mankind" here. I strongly believe that collaboration supports collective problem-solving and also shapes individual thinking. Sat, 18 Sep 2021 08:04:02 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559126 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559126 Thank you for sharing this, Hannah. This historical fact demonstrates the importance of inclusivity and equity for bringing positive change in a society. Sat, 18 Sep 2021 07:59:49 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559125 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559125 Great points, Erica. Change is indeed constant in human experience. In my observation, I have seen people holding onto old practices (and avoiding change) because there is some sense of "safety" in following than leading. To become a leader or a change-maker, one has to take risks. Perhaps people are afraid to take risks and just prefer to play it safe. Sat, 18 Sep 2021 23:48:14 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559124 https://nowcomment.com/documents/284359?scroll_to=2559124 I am wondering what's implied here. What should participants in a global society consume, curate and create? Mon, 20 Sep 2021 09:21:01 -0400