Johanna Winant on close reading under austerity

'My own attention became attenuated, and I was less and less able to help students bring their ideas into focus. Failing at one of the things I cared most about made me feel I was being hollowed out. I started crying on the drive home. I contemplated going to law school. I read about “moral injury.” I looked up the university’s bylaws. I felt feverish with fury...student after student, professor after professor, alum after alum, community member after community member spoke—the comments ran for hours—asking, begging, and demanding that the Board of Governors not approve the cuts. The next day they were voted through: we lost; we knew we would'

#pedagogy #austerity #academia #lifelongLearning

https://www.bostonreview.net/articles/the-claims-of-close-reading/

Johanna Winant on close reading under austerity

'My own attention became attenuated, and I was less and less able to help students bring their ideas into focus. Failing at one of the things I cared most about made me feel I was being hollowed out. I started crying on the drive home. I contemplated going to law school. I read about “moral injury.” I looked up the university’s bylaws. I felt feverish with fury...student after student, professor after professor, alum after alum, community member after community member spoke—the comments ran for hours—asking, begging, and demanding that the Board of Governors not approve the cuts. The next day they were voted through: we lost; we knew we would'

#pedagogy #austerity #academia #lifelongLearning

https://www.bostonreview.net/articles/the-claims-of-close-reading/

Tech is full of “nontraditional paths.” That’s what makes it strong. Don’t let gatekeepers tell you otherwise.

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Tech is full of “nontraditional paths.” That’s what makes it strong. Don’t let gatekeepers tell you otherwise.

#SelfTaught #independent#DIY #lifelonglearning #techeducation

🌱 My digital garden is more than notes; it’s a living, evolving space where learning happens out loud — messy, ongoing, and real.
💡 Imagine students owning their learning beyond the LMS walls, building digital identities, and reflecting openly.

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🚀 Digital literacy isn’t just using tech — it’s owning your space, connecting ideas, and growing knowledge over time.

Let’s rethink digital literacy as agency and curiosity, not just skills.
How are YOU creating personal digital learning spaces that empower and connect?
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