Hi! I’m Melissa McElhill, and I’m excited to take this deep dive into the world of digital education with you and our cohort.
A bit about me—I’ve spent over a decade working in marketing and communications, with a special focus on education. I currently work for Champlain College, promoting their online programs, and I’ve worked at other educational institutions and edtech companies over the years, such as Case Western Reserve University, D2L, and Education First. I hold a BA in History, so I naturally approach digital education with a historian’s curiosity and (what I would consider a healthy amount of) skepticism.
Now, why am I here? I want to understand what we mean when we say “digital education”, and to better understand its surrounding philosophies, debates, and schools of thought. I would like to be able to engage meaningfully in discussions about digital education with my friends and colleagues. On a personal level, I’m also testing the waters to see if a full master’s degree is in my future (for now, I’m enrolled in the certificate program, mostly because I’m moving and traveling quite a lot).
I also have a few questions:
- I’m eager to learn more about the rabbit/hare connection. Were they ever involved in scientific experiments related to education? Maybe they’re a metaphor for how fast-paced the digital world can be?
- Can other students view my blog, or is this blog between me and you, my blog tutor? Am I right in thinking my blog tutor is Michael Gallagher? What does, “Allow only EASE members to view this post/page” mean?
- Is it okay that I changed the blog’s title? I included my name in the subtitle to help make it clear whose blog it is.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
(Pictures from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Alice-in-Wonderland.net)
