Maureen ConnellGetting ThereNothing is ever really done, at least in my experience. I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately as I prototype and refine projects for…Nov 30, 2018Nov 30, 2018
Maureen ConnellShow Your WorkI like this idea: the display of the process, the peek behind the scenes, the nitty-gritty that nobody typically sees. It’s scary and…Nov 8, 2018Nov 8, 2018
Maureen ConnellMaking the Familiar ForeignEmpathy and excitement can go hand in hand, and I think Tom and David Kelley really hit the nail on the head of this concept in their book…Oct 24, 2018Oct 24, 2018
Maureen ConnellPerspectiveUnderstanding the emotions of another person is beyond complicated. I have not lived any of my “users’ ” experiences so it’s definitely…Oct 23, 20181Oct 23, 20181
Maureen ConnellGetting ThereStarting at a school in a district that I’ve never worked in before, in a role that’s new to me and the school/district, and in charge of…Oct 10, 2018Oct 10, 2018
Maureen ConnellThe Stakes of ShameAs I read through my EDT598 classmate, Carolyn’s, post about the implications of failure in her life I was struck by the way that different…Sep 28, 20181Sep 28, 20181
Maureen ConnellForgetting About the BoxLimitations, templates, and rubrics are helpful, but restrictive. It’s nice to have these markers to go back to for direction when it comes…Sep 27, 20181Sep 27, 20181
Maureen ConnellLines that GuideWho am I as a teammate, partner, parent and educator? From where do I draw inspiration, guidance and experience? The answer is simple, yet…Sep 20, 20181Sep 20, 20181
Maureen ConnellColour the OvertureThe overture of Design is Storytelling by Ellen Lupton focused on a few key concepts. Lupton identified the three primary sections of the…Sep 18, 20181Sep 18, 20181
Maureen ConnellWhat is it like to be YOU?If only I could see snippets of other people’s minds, empathy would be easier. Still, I love the challenge of finding ways to be more…Sep 12, 2018Sep 12, 2018
