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Hi all!

How was your detox week? Mine was very successful - I went on vacation for the 4th of July to the beach! While I didn't fully detox from technology, I was able to separate myself from my phone for periods of time. More importantly, I was able to feel comfortable with muting notifications from Outlook and Teams, the two apps that connect me the most to work. That small act helped me feel more present during the break.

Coming back this past Wednesday, I felt a bit of resistance toward jumping back into things, especially writing this first post. It brought up some anxiety, honestly. But here I am, easing back in. It’s funny how long ago my last blog post feels now (only two weeks ago).

This week, I followed my curiosity and explored Miro. I had actually stumbled upon it back in April while looking for a new way to organize my thoughts at work. I even used it to walk myself through the ADDIE model while redesigning a work process. Although that project got pushed aside, I returned to Miro again in June, and now, here it is featured in our course. Maybe this is a sign that I am meant to use Miro more?

I’ve really enjoyed using Miro for personal brainstorming. I kept things intentionally simple, knowing that if I went too big and didn’t get it quite right, I might avoid returning to it. That said, Dr. Dennen’s Miro board has expanded my sense of what’s possible with the platform. The way she structured the timeline for class reflections feels like a meaningful alternative to traditional discussion boards, much like our blogs this summer.

What about you? Have you tried Miro before this class? How do you see it fitting into your learning or professional routines?

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  1. nickinickelzJuly 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM

    It sounds like your detox week was both restful and productive. Muting Outlook and Teams is such a smart way to create mental space, especially on vacation! I also found myself drawn to Miro this week and opened my eyes to more collaborative possibilities beyond solo brainstorming. Like you, I had dabbled in Miro before but never fully committed. This course might be the nudge I needed. I can definitely see myself using it in future projects to map out ideas visually and work with teams in a more dynamic, less linear way.

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