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DebraMynar
Aug 23, 2011, 1:30:46 PM8/23/11
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I appreciate the opportunity to learn through interaction with the
diverse participants in a MOOC, even though I am only a graduate
student. I had no idea that online classes existed when I returned to
my local community college in 2007 with the intention of finishing a
degree I had pushed aside 20 years earlier. Four years and four
degrees later and I cannot contain my enthusiasm for education and for
helping others along their journey. I am a true believer in - and
example of - transformation through education. This is why I now find
myself - a middle-aged mom and full-time business administrator - in a
graduate program studying distance education and adult education. I
want to make a difference and I am trying to be patient while I puzzle
out the details of how.
My research interests center around community building in learning
environments, more specifically, the potential for community to
increase engagement in support of both academic and social interests.
As an undergraduate majoring in psychology, I was a founding member
and president of the first online student organization at Penn State.
Again, thank you for this learning opportunity. I can't wait to get
started!
Debra Mynar
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/debra-mynar/34/3a9/452
http://gplus.to/DebMynar
http://bewareattackstudent.wordpress.com/
diverse participants in a MOOC, even though I am only a graduate
student. I had no idea that online classes existed when I returned to
my local community college in 2007 with the intention of finishing a
degree I had pushed aside 20 years earlier. Four years and four
degrees later and I cannot contain my enthusiasm for education and for
helping others along their journey. I am a true believer in - and
example of - transformation through education. This is why I now find
myself - a middle-aged mom and full-time business administrator - in a
graduate program studying distance education and adult education. I
want to make a difference and I am trying to be patient while I puzzle
out the details of how.
My research interests center around community building in learning
environments, more specifically, the potential for community to
increase engagement in support of both academic and social interests.
As an undergraduate majoring in psychology, I was a founding member
and president of the first online student organization at Penn State.
Again, thank you for this learning opportunity. I can't wait to get
started!
Debra Mynar
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/debra-mynar/34/3a9/452
http://gplus.to/DebMynar
http://bewareattackstudent.wordpress.com/
Betty Hurley-Dasgupta
Aug 24, 2011, 8:17:04 AM8/24/11
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Thanks for the wonderful introduction!
Chrissi Nerantzi
Aug 25, 2011, 3:27:27 PM8/25/11
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Hello Debra, Betty and everybody else who might be reading this.
Really good to be here. I am looking forward to this MOOC and sharing
experiences and ideas with you. What attracted me to this MOOC is the
title, the context but also the fact that it is a MOOC. When do we
actually call an OOC a MOOC? When we have over 100, 1000, 10,000
participants? Can/Could this be defined by numbers? What about
individuals who don't register at all but still engage in their own
way? How do we keep track of people? Do we keep track of people? I am
already asking questions. I hope this is ok.
Anyway, I am an Academic Developer at the University of Salford in the
UK and I am really interested to see how this will work. We are
developing our own open access module at the moment, well, we are
starting in Sep which will then be offered in January. We are not
thinking that it will be a MOOC, just an open access module but how
can we know that it won't become a MOOC? How do you prepare for this
eventuality? More questions...
I love anything creative and am very experimental in my approach to
learning and teaching. Risk taking is part of what I do. Not
everything works, of course. But this is part of the fun and learning.
Some of my students have called me mad... is this a bad thing?
I am also looking forward to the diverse people I will have the
opportunity to meet and interact, thanks to this MOOC, as Debra also
mentions in her post.
Speak again soon.
Chrissi (on Twitter: @chrissinerantzi)
ps. If you would like to find out more about me, please access my
Linkedin profile at http://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissinerantzi
pps. The plan is to keep a reflective diary on my blog at
http://chrissinerantzi.wordpress.com/ and one post is already there.
Feel free to comment and engage.
pps. Today, I finished editing a video, which might be useful for some
of you in the context of open education. We are starting a new series
called Food for thought. Have a look at http://youtu.be/y9HCK3wKmD0 to
watch the very first one if you like.
Really good to be here. I am looking forward to this MOOC and sharing
experiences and ideas with you. What attracted me to this MOOC is the
title, the context but also the fact that it is a MOOC. When do we
actually call an OOC a MOOC? When we have over 100, 1000, 10,000
participants? Can/Could this be defined by numbers? What about
individuals who don't register at all but still engage in their own
way? How do we keep track of people? Do we keep track of people? I am
already asking questions. I hope this is ok.
Anyway, I am an Academic Developer at the University of Salford in the
UK and I am really interested to see how this will work. We are
developing our own open access module at the moment, well, we are
starting in Sep which will then be offered in January. We are not
thinking that it will be a MOOC, just an open access module but how
can we know that it won't become a MOOC? How do you prepare for this
eventuality? More questions...
I love anything creative and am very experimental in my approach to
learning and teaching. Risk taking is part of what I do. Not
everything works, of course. But this is part of the fun and learning.
Some of my students have called me mad... is this a bad thing?
I am also looking forward to the diverse people I will have the
opportunity to meet and interact, thanks to this MOOC, as Debra also
mentions in her post.
Speak again soon.
Chrissi (on Twitter: @chrissinerantzi)
ps. If you would like to find out more about me, please access my
Linkedin profile at http://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissinerantzi
pps. The plan is to keep a reflective diary on my blog at
http://chrissinerantzi.wordpress.com/ and one post is already there.
Feel free to comment and engage.
pps. Today, I finished editing a video, which might be useful for some
of you in the context of open education. We are starting a new series
called Food for thought. Have a look at http://youtu.be/y9HCK3wKmD0 to
watch the very first one if you like.
paul bond
Sep 4, 2011, 5:02:20 PM9/4/11
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There was some discussion of what constitutes "massive" in another
MOOC, and someone did mention 100 participants. But since we can't
predict how many people will sign up, or how many will participate
throughout, I think the requirement should be defined by scalability
rather than a number.
Thanks for blogging about Making is Connecting. I just added it to my
to-read list.
MOOC, and someone did mention 100 participants. But since we can't
predict how many people will sign up, or how many will participate
throughout, I think the requirement should be defined by scalability
rather than a number.
Thanks for blogging about Making is Connecting. I just added it to my
to-read list.
caroly
Sep 4, 2011, 9:40:55 PM9/4/11
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Hi Paul and welcome to this "massive", more than 100, open online
course. We are, at this hour, at 212 registered participants ... my
quibble might be with the designation as a "course" in the traditional
sense. If one thinks of it as a portion of a course of learning
journeys ... I suppose it all comes down to semantics and one's
perspective.
Welcome to the MCM11 MOOC :-)
course. We are, at this hour, at 212 registered participants ... my
quibble might be with the designation as a "course" in the traditional
sense. If one thinks of it as a portion of a course of learning
journeys ... I suppose it all comes down to semantics and one's
perspective.
Welcome to the MCM11 MOOC :-)
omar.a...@hotmail.com
Sep 7, 2011, 10:10:28 AM9/7/11
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Hello Group
I'm a SUNY post graduate,a graphic designer who in pursue of a new
experience dropped out of my day job and decided to dedicate the time
to write an art/poetry book. I also work as a street musician. From
time to time I enjoy photography and drawing too.
Am really excited for this online course! I'm curious about the
unknown zone we're all about to head into!
Omar
I'm a SUNY post graduate,a graphic designer who in pursue of a new
experience dropped out of my day job and decided to dedicate the time
to write an art/poetry book. I also work as a street musician. From
time to time I enjoy photography and drawing too.
Am really excited for this online course! I'm curious about the
unknown zone we're all about to head into!
Omar
Mirt Tenk
Sep 8, 2011, 9:45:07 PM9/8/11
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Greetings, I'm Suzie Medders and I'm happy to be joining this course.
I'm making some major transitions in my life, where I've been working
in IT over 15 years and academic computing support for nearly 7 of
those. I have worked extensively in Second Life over the past few
years, training & supporting faculty.
I have plans to go offline completely for six months starting January
1 of next year, and plan to write a book about the contrast between
digitally-mediated vs directly interpersonal communication, as my
graduate degree is in professional communications.
This course is my last "Hurrah!" in digital land before leaving for a
sabbatical, and I'm looking forward to it!
I'm making some major transitions in my life, where I've been working
in IT over 15 years and academic computing support for nearly 7 of
those. I have worked extensively in Second Life over the past few
years, training & supporting faculty.
I have plans to go offline completely for six months starting January
1 of next year, and plan to write a book about the contrast between
digitally-mediated vs directly interpersonal communication, as my
graduate degree is in professional communications.
This course is my last "Hurrah!" in digital land before leaving for a
sabbatical, and I'm looking forward to it!
Ruth Demitroff
Sep 8, 2011, 11:35:59 PM9/8/11
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Guess you could call me a MOOC head. I was in the first MOOC CCK08 Connectivism and Connected Knowledge. There are a fair number of us who found this our favourite way of learning and keep each other informed about any upcoming MOOCs. If you build a personal learning network, the course continues on forever as former classmates share relevant links they discover.
galvaro
Sep 11, 2011, 2:56:47 PM9/11/11
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Greetings,
I am Alvaro Galvis, professor and faculty developer in North Carolina.
My field of research and practice is computers an informatics in
education. I am very glad having the opportunity to learn in
collaboration with a global community.
Congratulations to organizers and classmates for this initiative
Alvaro
I am Alvaro Galvis, professor and faculty developer in North Carolina.
My field of research and practice is computers an informatics in
education. I am very glad having the opportunity to learn in
collaboration with a global community.
Congratulations to organizers and classmates for this initiative
Alvaro
kevin huang
Sep 12, 2011, 4:23:14 AM9/12/11
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i want to know what "massive" represent is,to ?, "massive" may
indicate the OOC 's participants is " distributed" in the world ,and
there a lot of opportunity for the patticipants to communicate with
the diversity learners who vary from their culture and knowledge level
and so," massive" may be same to "diversity" of learner and resource.
> Linkedin profile athttp://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissinerantzi
> pps. The plan is to keep a reflective diary on my blog athttp://chrissinerantzi.wordpress.com/and one post is already there.
indicate the OOC 's participants is " distributed" in the world ,and
there a lot of opportunity for the patticipants to communicate with
the diversity learners who vary from their culture and knowledge level
and so," massive" may be same to "diversity" of learner and resource.
> pps. The plan is to keep a reflective diary on my blog athttp://chrissinerantzi.wordpress.com/and one post is already there.
paul bond
Sep 12, 2011, 11:08:39 AM9/12/11
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Hello group,
I've been a part of a few MOOCs over the past year, always joining
with good intentions but never being able to make enough time to
participate as much as I'd like. C'est la vie.
I'm a reference/instruction librarian in the University of Pittsburgh
system, and one of my main areas of interest is information literacy,
which connects with creativity in several ways.
Information literacy, at its most basic, is the set of skills and
abilities needed to define a problem, find and evaluate information,
and use and present information. Presenting information is a creative
act, even if it only takes the form of an academic paper. Using
information is synthesis, also a creative act. Identifying and
defining a problem likewise requires creativity. But information
literacy instruction focuses mainly on using tools, and evaluating and
documenting resources, the least creative aspects. There is a great
need for that kind of instruction, of course, but the creative side
gets ignored too much. I'm interested in finding ways to develop
creative ability in conjunction with information literacy skills. This
will be a challenge since I'm lucky to get fifty minutes per semester
with a class, but I'm hoping this course will give me useable ideas.
Paul Bond
I've been a part of a few MOOCs over the past year, always joining
with good intentions but never being able to make enough time to
participate as much as I'd like. C'est la vie.
I'm a reference/instruction librarian in the University of Pittsburgh
system, and one of my main areas of interest is information literacy,
which connects with creativity in several ways.
Information literacy, at its most basic, is the set of skills and
abilities needed to define a problem, find and evaluate information,
and use and present information. Presenting information is a creative
act, even if it only takes the form of an academic paper. Using
information is synthesis, also a creative act. Identifying and
defining a problem likewise requires creativity. But information
literacy instruction focuses mainly on using tools, and evaluating and
documenting resources, the least creative aspects. There is a great
need for that kind of instruction, of course, but the creative side
gets ignored too much. I'm interested in finding ways to develop
creative ability in conjunction with information literacy skills. This
will be a challenge since I'm lucky to get fifty minutes per semester
with a class, but I'm hoping this course will give me useable ideas.
Paul Bond
the digital conservatoire
Sep 13, 2011, 7:34:34 AM9/13/11
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Hi all,
I have done a bit of lurking in Moocs since stumbling across cck11. I
am researching technology in music education, focusing on mainly on
conservatoires.
I have also managed to get a book contract for a parents guide to
music education and my deadline is looming, so I anticipate more
lurking.....
Lurking is in my view very beneficial. People are posting the most
interesting links, and there is always something worthwhile to
explore.
Look forward to meeting everyone in the eluminate sessions!
Liz (the digital conservatoire)
I have done a bit of lurking in Moocs since stumbling across cck11. I
am researching technology in music education, focusing on mainly on
conservatoires.
I have also managed to get a book contract for a parents guide to
music education and my deadline is looming, so I anticipate more
lurking.....
Lurking is in my view very beneficial. People are posting the most
interesting links, and there is always something worthwhile to
explore.
Look forward to meeting everyone in the eluminate sessions!
Liz (the digital conservatoire)
Vanessa
Sep 14, 2011, 2:18:07 PM9/14/11
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semantics... there's a lot of that going around lately
Vanessa
Sep 14, 2011, 2:23:31 PM9/14/11
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hi Liz (exchanging the lurker secret handshake) ... Since connectivism says that what you take from a course is up to you, in all fairness then, options have to include lurking. Just off hand, following and responding contributes too - surely up there with "creating artifacts" and in some cases more interactive too boot
Vanessa
Sep 14, 2011, 2:26:58 PM9/14/11
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Carol, I'd been wondering about 'course' designation too.Would it date us too much to call it a happening?
Vanessa
Sep 14, 2011, 2:29:11 PM9/14/11
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Debra ~ "want to make a difference and I am trying to be patient while I puzzle
out the details of how" .... YES YES YES
out the details of how" .... YES YES YES
The puzzling out part is a grand adventure too
carol yeager
Sep 14, 2011, 5:00:51 PM9/14/11
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I think of it more as a learning journey that happening now .. does that work w/o dating us too much?
the digital conservatoire
Sep 15, 2011, 7:27:06 AM9/15/11
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Dear Vanessa,
thanks for that. I do feel a bit apologetic for lurking, because it is
generally true, that the more one puts into an activity, the more one
gets out of it usually....
It is also true, that while the lurker gets things out of a course,
the course does not get that much out of the lurker...so, a certain
amount of guilt ensues from feeling that the expectations of
reciprocity have been violated. That said, I always enjoy your
comments, in particular your exchanges with Scott ):
liz
thanks for that. I do feel a bit apologetic for lurking, because it is
generally true, that the more one puts into an activity, the more one
gets out of it usually....
It is also true, that while the lurker gets things out of a course,
the course does not get that much out of the lurker...so, a certain
amount of guilt ensues from feeling that the expectations of
reciprocity have been violated. That said, I always enjoy your
comments, in particular your exchanges with Scott ):
liz
Vanessa
Sep 16, 2011, 11:53:56 AM9/16/11
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a quest - timeless - but without the killer rabbits
Vanessa
Sep 16, 2011, 11:57:23 AM9/16/11
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thank - yes, we've been going on, haven't we? almost obliviously. this may be more of a lurking round for me as I've seriously overloaded and can't make up my mind.... I'm like that at all you can eat buffets too
Jim Stauffer
Sep 16, 2011, 3:56:38 PM9/16/11
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Trying to ride along with this MOOC as well as another plus a for-
credit course - all while working full time as an adult literacy and
upgrading instructor. Creativity is not instinctive for me. I do
love taking creative ideas and putting them to work to make my life
easier - or more effective.
Now, see if I have this in the right place...
I want it under Introductions, but didn't specifically want to reply
to someone else's message.
credit course - all while working full time as an adult literacy and
upgrading instructor. Creativity is not instinctive for me. I do
love taking creative ideas and putting them to work to make my life
easier - or more effective.
Now, see if I have this in the right place...
I want it under Introductions, but didn't specifically want to reply
to someone else's message.
Vanessa Vaile
Sep 16, 2011, 4:19:36 PM9/16/11
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Looks like the right place... ("INTRODUCTIONS" looks like a good
clue). Taking creative ideas and work putting them to work takes
creativity too. Remember the use of "maker" for poet and indeed anyone
doing creative work: using materials at hand to make something, not
different but new and if possible better
clue). Taking creative ideas and work putting them to work takes
creativity too. Remember the use of "maker" for poet and indeed anyone
doing creative work: using materials at hand to make something, not
different but new and if possible better
--
Vanessa Vaile
Mountainair NM
vaness...@gmail.com
Jim Stauffer
Sep 16, 2011, 4:34:22 PM9/16/11
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It worked!
Putting an existing discussion topic into the "Subject" field does
just what I'd hoped it would - Creates a new post in that topic
without creating a new discussion.
Putting an existing discussion topic into the "Subject" field does
just what I'd hoped it would - Creates a new post in that topic
without creating a new discussion.
carol yeager
Sep 16, 2011, 6:51:15 PM9/16/11
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Bravo, my friend up north! I figured I might get the hang of all this better if I created the "mansion" to explore for all of us ;-) Welcome ... and best of luck with your brimming plates. Hi to your wife from me ... and hope you were able to strong arm a few colleagues in joining us. It should be a fun ride around the slopes ...
Vanessa Vaile
Sep 16, 2011, 6:52:04 PM9/16/11
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when discussions get longer and more involved, orderly threadkeeping
makes a lot of difference. We'll already be confused enough anyway
makes a lot of difference. We'll already be confused enough anyway
carol yeager
Sep 16, 2011, 6:55:15 PM9/16/11
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Did either of you receive a NewPosts in your e mail today? Also have had a few issues with the mailing ... will tell all in a blog post later.
~Carol
RetSam Zhang
Sep 17, 2011, 5:51:19 AM9/17/11
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Hello group,
I am RetSam Zhang, the Tech Support for CMC11 MOOC.
My interest fields are art, drawing, computer technology, English
learning and teaching, spiritual guidance counseling and how to blend
all of them to benefit others. I believe that there's been a very
important piece missing in our education system, that is spiritual
knowledge. We are spirits experiencing human's life experience, that's
why spiritual education is the real education.Anyone who's interested
in that topic, feel free to contact me via Skype (retsamzhang).
As for this Tech Support position, I never planned for this. Fate just
brought it to me ( like always ). So I have been doing what I should
do and enjoying this learning journey. There have been a lot of
challenges for me to overcome, when I was setting up and adjusting the
gRSShopper program. I try to make it function properly in all ways and
more user friendly. I am so glad every time when I overcome a
challenge and fix something or make something works better. The
journey has been tough, but I have learned a lot. I did something that
I never thought I could do. And I told something that I never knew I
had known. My point is that learning happens anywhere anytime, even
before you realize it.
Glad to MOOC with you!
Love and Light,
Sam
I am RetSam Zhang, the Tech Support for CMC11 MOOC.
My interest fields are art, drawing, computer technology, English
learning and teaching, spiritual guidance counseling and how to blend
all of them to benefit others. I believe that there's been a very
important piece missing in our education system, that is spiritual
knowledge. We are spirits experiencing human's life experience, that's
why spiritual education is the real education.Anyone who's interested
in that topic, feel free to contact me via Skype (retsamzhang).
As for this Tech Support position, I never planned for this. Fate just
brought it to me ( like always ). So I have been doing what I should
do and enjoying this learning journey. There have been a lot of
challenges for me to overcome, when I was setting up and adjusting the
gRSShopper program. I try to make it function properly in all ways and
more user friendly. I am so glad every time when I overcome a
challenge and fix something or make something works better. The
journey has been tough, but I have learned a lot. I did something that
I never thought I could do. And I told something that I never knew I
had known. My point is that learning happens anywhere anytime, even
before you realize it.
Glad to MOOC with you!
Love and Light,
Sam
bhlawr...@gmail.com
Sep 17, 2011, 11:17:25 AM9/17/11
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Great to meet you, Sam! And, many thanks for your help with this MOOC. You are a blessing.
I agree with the spiritual knowledge- with spiritual broadly defined. I'm a Unitarian (by choice, not by birth.) I've
always believed that there is much more beyond the physical world around us.
I agree with the spiritual knowledge- with spiritual broadly defined. I'm a Unitarian (by choice, not by birth.) I've
always believed that there is much more beyond the physical world around us.
Jim Stauffer
Sep 18, 2011, 1:50:19 AM9/18/11
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I received the "CMC11 - NewPosts" for September 14 & 16
On Sep 16, 4:55 pm, carol yeager <cmc11ca...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Did either of you receive a NewPosts in your e mail today? Also have had a
> few issues with the mailing ... will tell all in a blog post later.
> ~Carol
>
> On Fri, Sep 16, 2011 at 6:52 PM, Vanessa Vaile <vanessa.87...@gmail.com>wrote:> when discussions get longer and more involved, orderly threadkeeping
On Sep 16, 4:55 pm, carol yeager <cmc11ca...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Did either of you receive a NewPosts in your e mail today? Also have had a
> few issues with the mailing ... will tell all in a blog post later.
> ~Carol
>
> > makes a lot of difference. We'll already be confused enough anyway
>
> > --
> > Vanessa Vaile
> > Mountainair NM
> > vanessa.87...@gmail.com>
> > --
> > Vanessa Vaile
> > Mountainair NM
Betty Hurley-Dasgupta
Sep 18, 2011, 8:09:01 AM9/18/11
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I think you'll find the week on metaliteracy especially interesting!
Betty Hurley-Dasgupta
Sep 18, 2011, 8:11:00 AM9/18/11
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Interesting point. I've wondered as well about the "course"
designation. "Course" implies too much control on the part of the
"course" facilitator.
designation. "Course" implies too much control on the part of the
"course" facilitator.
omar.a...@hotmail.com
Sep 19, 2011, 6:55:53 AM9/19/11
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carol yeager
Sep 19, 2011, 8:21:22 PM9/19/11
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Hi Suzie,
Perhaps you would be interested in taking some folks on a Second Life
tour sometime?
There are so many places to go and so much to do. We have been invited
to Convivality Corner by Glen Gatin ... I have met there many times
following MOOC live Webinars ...
And I surely woul d like to learn and see more in SL. Empire State
College has an island that has been used for teaching several
studies .. Have you visited the site?
On Sep 8, 9:45 pm, Mirt Tenk <suziemedd...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Greetings, I'm Suzie Medders and I'm happy to be joining this course.
> I'm making some major transitions in my life, where I've been working
> in IT over 15 years and academic computing support for nearly 7 of
> those. I have worked extensively in Second Life over the past few
> years, training & supporting faculty.
> I have plans to go offline completely for six months starting January
> 1 of next year, and plan to write a book about the contrast between
> digitally-mediated vs directly interpersonal communication, as my
> graduate degree is in professional communications.
> This course is my last "Hurrah!" in digital land before leaving for a
> sabbatical, and I'm looking forward to it!
Perhaps you would be interested in taking some folks on a Second Life
tour sometime?
There are so many places to go and so much to do. We have been invited
to Convivality Corner by Glen Gatin ... I have met there many times
following MOOC live Webinars ...
And I surely woul d like to learn and see more in SL. Empire State
College has an island that has been used for teaching several
studies .. Have you visited the site?
On Sep 8, 9:45 pm, Mirt Tenk <suziemedd...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Greetings, I'm Suzie Medders and I'm happy to be joining this course.
> I'm making some major transitions in my life, where I've been working
> in IT over 15 years and academic computing support for nearly 7 of
> those. I have worked extensively in Second Life over the past few
> years, training & supporting faculty.
> I have plans to go offline completely for six months starting January
> 1 of next year, and plan to write a book about the contrast between
> digitally-mediated vs directly interpersonal communication, as my
> graduate degree is in professional communications.
> This course is my last "Hurrah!" in digital land before leaving for a
> sabbatical, and I'm looking forward to it!
carol yeager
Sep 19, 2011, 8:36:12 PM9/19/11
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Hi Paul,
It is great to know that you see libraries and library functions as
creative .. So many do not. A few years back I held a day long
session on Creative Problem Solving for the Nassau County Library
Association on Long Island, New York. It was interesting for the
participants to gradually come to the realization that they were,
indeed creative on a daily basis in their work, and that creativity is
not just defined as an artist. We all have far more creative
energies when we are quite young. Some hang on for dear life as
institutions of learning try to bring all to conformity and drive some
of the curiosity, processes of positive learning from failures, risk
taking and joys of accidental discovery from our palettes of personal
creativity.
And then, we go off to work situations where creativity is not only
discouraged, but often punished. I find it curious that in today's
buzz words, creativity is used to describe what organizations
want. ... until one decides to do something creative! Oooops ...
It is great to know that you see libraries and library functions as
creative .. So many do not. A few years back I held a day long
session on Creative Problem Solving for the Nassau County Library
Association on Long Island, New York. It was interesting for the
participants to gradually come to the realization that they were,
indeed creative on a daily basis in their work, and that creativity is
not just defined as an artist. We all have far more creative
energies when we are quite young. Some hang on for dear life as
institutions of learning try to bring all to conformity and drive some
of the curiosity, processes of positive learning from failures, risk
taking and joys of accidental discovery from our palettes of personal
creativity.
And then, we go off to work situations where creativity is not only
discouraged, but often punished. I find it curious that in today's
buzz words, creativity is used to describe what organizations
want. ... until one decides to do something creative! Oooops ...
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