Now
This is my "now page" β a snapshot of what I'm currently focused on, learning about, and caring about. Inspired by Derek Sivers' now page movement.
π Current Focus
I'm primarily working on:
- Digital Literacy Research: Investigating how learners develop critical assessment skills in online environments, particularly in relation to the ethical use of technology and AI.
- Course Development and Teaching: Teaching courses on Language and Literacy as well as STEAM Education.
- Writing and Publishing: Currently finalizing publications on anti-racism and digital literacy, as well as a chapter on critical research in digital literacy.
π What I'm Reading
- Currently: Ender's Game. I'm doing some driving with just the kids and listening to this on our travels.
- Currently: Nexus. This is a really interesting deep dive into information, storytelling, AI, and narratives. Makes me think about The Information.
- Recently Finished: The Anxious Generation. It raises valid concerns about overprotective parenting and lack of free play, but the research isn't particularly strong. While some use it to demonize technology, that's a superficial interpretation.
- Recently Finished: King - A Life. This serves as a powerful reminder that our current struggles for justice and humanity are part of a much longer historical continuum of resistance and hope.
- Up Next: [Book Title]
See my 02 CURATE/Indexes/Book Index index for more detailed reading notes.
π± Learning
Right now I'm learning about:
- Knowledge Management Systems: Experimenting with new plugins and workflows in Obsidian
- Digital Garden Approaches: Exploring different ways to organize and present interconnected ideas
- [Another Learning Area]: Brief description...
π Projects
- Digital Garden: Continuing to refine this space, recently adding this "Now" page
- Newsletter: Curating resources for the next issue of my newsletter
- [Other Project]: Brief description...
π Current Thoughts
A few things on my mind lately:
- How might we better scaffold digital literacy development across educational contexts?
- The relationship between creativity and structured knowledge management
- [Another thought area]
π Routine
- Writing each morning
- Teaching [courses/workshops]
- Weekly research sessions on [topic]
- Building connections between ideas in this digital garden
This "now" page helps me maintain focus and transparency about my current priorities. It will change as my focus shifts. If you're working on something similar or have thoughts to share, feel free to reach out.