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Matt Romanoski

ETC 647 Network Learning Unit Home - ETC 647 Network Learning Unit - 9 views

    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
       
      Common Question I: Aligned Connectivism Principles Please discuss three most important strategies of NLE/PLE in your unit, identify what aligned Connectivism principle(s) are, and discuss the assessments you integrate. Remember NLE/PLE strategies are not your contents or "technologies," such as wiki, discussion board etc. It is the integrated soft technologies. If you don't remember Connectivism principles, please review our Lesson 1 readings. Hint: be sure to include four components of technology integrations: Content; Technology; Instructional Strategies; Assessment.
    • Matt Romanoski
       
      My unit centers around Connectivism principles that include diversity of opinions, nurturing and maintaining connections, currency, and the importance of decision making. This is accomplished around three main strategies, which include group collaboration and discussion, independent research and sharing of resources, and implementation and use of web 2.0 technologies. Content is designed to create an environment for learners to share experiences, resources and best practice methods. Group discussion and sharing of resources allows for expansion of content and also supports the Connectivism priniples of the unit. A variety of technology is used to address objectives and principles. Class is delivered through a wiki, which based on evaluation done earlier this semester supports most connectivism principles. Also a variety of Web 2.0 technologies are used including Social Bookmarking to provide for resources as well as expand resources through student use. Assessment is done through peer evaluation as well as submission of products to instructor for instructor evaluation.
    • anonymous
       
      Matt It was a great pleasure going through your unit. The introduction and use of a consistent structure for all the lessons is great. The links and directions to activities and assignments is well though out and focused. The content is delivered such that connectivism theory forms a base which informs unit goal and objectives. The learners connect with one another, use platforms which afford them opportunity to connect and interact with resources in a connective nature. Wiki, diigo and facebook are the platforms that you have cleverly woven together to create a rich learning environment which is not only connective but also collaborative; a hallmark of constructivism. Assessment is both instructor and peer-to-peer. Great job!
    • Matt Romanoski
       
      Thank you for your comments Josh!
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
       
      Common Question II: Weaknesses Please discuss three weaknesses of your unit. Please specific. Hint: focus on technology, instructional strategies, and assessments.
    • Matt Romanoski
       
      One weakness I think of the unit is in Lesson 2 where students create their own wiki. I think that this area might have been stronger had I included more examples of wikis to go from as well as a stronger explanation of wikis and their benefits rather than have the learners pull this information from outside sources. A second weakness comes out of this unit as well and that is on assessment. I think that the assignemnt would be easier to understand and to develop had I created a rubric with stronger guidelines for the learners to follow that would be the basis of my assessment. I always provide rubrics for my students ahead of time in my classes and I don't know why I didn't think to add one here. It would go a long way in clarifying the assignment and providing a guideline from which to work with. Finally, I feel the facebook lesson is a little weak in terms of how I want the students to be involved and interacted. I had this really good idea in my head on how I wanted it to look. Almost like an alternate support site for the unit that is overseen and run by the learners. For some reason I had a difficult time translating that from my idea to my lesson. This is an area where I would spend sometime reassessing how I organize and present, before implementing the lesson in the future.
    • Christie Mitchell
       
      This is a good idea for a basic introduction - you state the purpose very well.
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    • Christie Mitchell
       
      Did I miss you evaluations and assessments? Nice job Matt =)
    • Matt Romanoski
       
      Thanks Christie. They are mainly just check for completion based upon joining the networks and particpating in the searches. If they submit the podcut then they completed the assignment correctly.
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    ETC647 Network Learning Unit Home Page.
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    Here is my Network Learning Unit for review on Diigo.com -Matt Romanoski
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    My Review Nice embedded asynchronous CMC; nice use of an introductions section (good for online classes); also uses wiki's and facebook. Perhaps student interaction could benefit from Skype or synchronous CMC based support. Excellent resources, and one of the stronger elements of the unit! Built-in search, embedded CMC and a variety of programs (listed above) all culminate to provide wonderful learner resources. A nice variety of collaboration with discussions and use of the three different programs listed above. A nice variety of meaningful assignments without exposing learners to too much in too little time. Good. As noted above three different platforms as well as discussion to publish on. Wiki and Diigo providing lasting published work and facebook providing more transitory publishing appeals to a wide range of learners. Nice self and peer assessment. Looks good, no need to call in the lawyers Though I do love wetpaint Wiki the ads on the site can be less than desirable (they keep adding more). I suggest Google Sites for the same easy navigation and embedding but no ads. That said nice and easy to navigate page
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    Matt It was a great pleasure going through your unit. The introduction and use of a consistent structure for all the lessons is great. The links and directions to activities and assignments is well though out and focused. The content is delivered such that connectivism theory forms a base which informs unit goal and objectives. The learners connect with one another, use platforms which afford them opportunity to connect and interact with resources in a connective nature. Wiki, diigo and facebook are the platforms that you have cleverly woven together to create a rich learning environment which is not only connective but also collaborative; a hallmark of constructivism. Assessment is both instructor and peer-to-peer. Great job!
Dallas McPheeters

Producteev | Home - 0 views

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    Might be good for a classroom to stay organized.
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    Producteev is a Productivity platform (Task and Project Management, Files Sharing, Internal Communication and Productivity Apps Aggregation...) built on top of the tools we all rely on every day : IM (Gtalk, WLM, AIM...), Twitter, Email, Mobile (iPhone, Blackberry, Android, Windows Mobile, Nokia), Desktop and Web.
Dallas McPheeters

Famous People Painting "Discussing the Divine Comedy with Dante" - 0 views

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    Don't miss this idea for teaching ANY subject. Students could work in groups to create the collage which would be linked to appropriate web sites, youtubes, etc. If you build it, they will learn!
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    Amazing painting depicting influential people throughout history with links to more info. Great learning tool idea for constructivist classroom project.
Christie Mitchell

Teaching Resources | Media Education Lab - 1 views

  • Elements of Language (Holt, Rinehart and Winston) is the first English language arts textbook to fully incorporate media literacy throughout the series for students in grades 6 -12.  Chapters introduce…
    • Christie Mitchell
       
      Textbooks come of age... but soon to be replaced!
  • free resources below:
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    Great ideas and lesson plans on media literacy. Links to many other resources
Moussa Tankari

How We-Savvy Edupunk Are Transforming American Higher Education - 1 views

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    I like the possibility to imagine a new model of education that uses online resources to serve more students, more cheaply than ever before. What a blessing for poorer nations!
Dallas McPheeters

WikiMatrix - Compare them all - 2 views

  • Find the Wikis that match your personal needs: Just answer a few questions in the Wiki Choice Wizard or create a customized Search
    • Dallas McPheeters
       
      Find the best tool for your needs.
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
       
      Dallas, Interesting tool! Could you share the link again? The link is dead. Chih
    • Dallas McPheeters
       
      Hmm... I just clicked on it and seems to work fine. ??
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    Wizard helps choose best tool for the job.
Dallas McPheeters

Web 2.0 is highly interactive, accessible and collaborative. Learn how to utilize it in... - 1 views

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    Great resource of links for creating a web2.0 classroom
Mary Jones

Unit List - 2009 Fall ETC647 - 1 views

    • Mary Jones
       
      Hi Dennis, Content: I have provided numerous floating messages on your website, but I wanted to say that your unit was very informative. You used lessons that embraced the learning theories that the units should have focused on: Constructivism and Connectivism. Technology: It appears your technology usage and unit production focused on a progressive learning experience. You used many Google tools, which seem to embrace the user, such as Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, and iGoogle. You also included a tool called SurveyMonkey, which could be used easily as an assessment tool. Instructional Strategies: I see that you used research and video to assist you in teaching the content. You also utilized many tools that would allow for students to learn from each other. Assessment: I do feel that you could have used some assessment tools for the assignments that could have guided the students and provided an overall analysis of their learning. Objectives would have also guided the learners and revealed some expectations. Overall, I think you had a simple yet informative unit. I would recommend a little more development in the areas of assessment and instructional strategies, but other than that, I think you did a good job. Mary
    • Mary Jones
       
      Hi Betsy, Content: I have provided numerous floating messages on your website, but I wanted to say that your unit was very well-developed and informative. It appears that the creation of content of this sort is not foreign to you...lol. I loved your layout and usage of certain terms and concepts. You used lessons that embraced the learning theories that the units should have focused on: Constructivism and Connectivism. Technology: It appears your technology usage and unit production focused on a progressive, elaborate, and challenging learning experience. You used many Google tools, which seem to embrace the user, such as Blogger. You also included Delicious, RSS Feed, Go to Meeting, and Google Docs. Outstanding. Instructional Strategies: Your strategies reflect those of a Master who has covered this area before. There is collaboration, cooperation, discovery learning, independent study, incorporation of effective web-based tools,etc. I feel that you really embraced the learning theories that the professor requested. Great job. Assessment: I think you included a great deal of rubrics, self-reflection, and one thing I normally dont see, a "long-term" assessment and reflection in my opinion that measures the progress of the learner to make sure learning is occurring. Good job overall. I find this unit one of a kind. Mary
    • Mary Jones
       
      Hi Joshua, Content: I have provided numerous floating messages on your website, but I wanted to say that your unit fulfilled its focus of teaching teachers how to integrate technology, specifically, Web 2.0. You used lessons that embraced the learning theories that the units should have focused on: Constructivism and Connectivism. Technology: It appears your technology usage and unit production focused on a progressive, elaborate, and challenging learning experience. You used many Google tools, which seem to embrace the user, such as Google Docs. You also included Webspiration which utilizes a chat component to support collaboration. You have also incorporated Diigo and Zotero, the latter, I had never heard of so I have learned something quite new to incorporate into my curriculum, web-based or face to face. Finally, as a PLE, iGoogle was used. I have personally found this tool to be extremely helpful, for it supports organization, collaboration, easy access, and updated content. Instructional Strategies: Your strategies used appear to place the learning as the learner's responsibility. There are also collaborative exercises that could increase the various perspectives of content, thus introducing new ways to solve a problem,etc. Assessment: Although you have included surveys and included a blog, I felt that a rubric would have been appropriate to use as well for guidance and assessment. Other than that, the pre & post surveys are good opinionated measurements to assess student progress. Good job. Mary
    • anonymous
       
      Sure, they are opinionated...they test what the instructor imagines to be important but learners have a mind of their own. Ever wondered about that?
    • Mary Jones
       
      That is true, but that is also a problem I think occurs in discovery learning and goes back to whether or not the thinking matters or the fact that an individual arrived at the correct answer.
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    • Mary Jones
       
      Hi Content: The unit was very well-developed and informative. It appears to be focused on higher education. I loved the layout and usage of certain terms and concepts. I think I used lessons that embraced the learning theories that the units should have focused on: Constructivism and Connectivism. Technology: The technology usage and unit production focused on a progressive, elaborate, and challenging learning experience. I used Google tools, which seem to embrace the user, such as Google Calendar. I also included Delicious, Google Docs, Prezi, Camtasia, Picasa, Twitter, Ning,etc. Instructional Strategies: My strategies were reasonably okay. There is collaboration, cooperation, discovery learning, independent study, incorporation of effective web-based tools,etc. Assessment: I incorporated multiple assessment strategies, such as rubrics, surveys, and peer reviews. I feel that the tools used would provide an effective reflection of learning.
    • anonymous
       
      Cool! The sticky notes are great!
tucsonconroy Betsy Conroy

Learning Experience in Using Delicious - 1 views

I love Delicious, and I have begun to use it for work projects and collaborations in which a team of which I am part, must benchmark what other organizations are doing or gather information about o...

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tucsonconroy Betsy Conroy

Experience Using Diigo in Evaluating Peer Projects - 0 views

I think Diigo is an awesome way to give feedback. We can choose to give feedback and share it publicly, with the ETC group or make it private. It enables us to post the sticky where it is most re...

etc647 Fall2009

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Julie Formo`

Aligned Connectivist Principles - 2 views

These are three of the Connectvism strategies that I feel the unit addressed: * Learning and knowledge rests in diversity of opinions. Process: Discussion, research, and group work. * Learning may...

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Julie Formo`

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY INDICATORS ISSUES FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION - 1 views

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    The "Partnership on Measuring ICT for Development", which includes the ITU, the OECD, UNCTAD, UNESCO Institute for Statistics, the UN Regional Commissions (ECA, ECLAC, ESCAP, ESCWA), the UN ICT Task Force and the World Bank, provides an open framework for coordinating ongoing and future activities, and for developing a coherent and structured approach to advancing the development of ICT indicators globally, and in particular in the developing countries.
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    I read the article, Media Literacy: Collaborating to Create Media-Savvy Young People | Edutopia, and it is so great .Learning that is student centered, fun, creative, and socially interactive is ideal, and I've experienced this type of learning at the junior college I attended. It felt like a gift of such a great and personal magnitude and I got to thinking about those who never get a chance to experience that feeling.
Chih-Hsiung Tu

L7 Discussions - 2009 Fall ETC647 - 2 views

    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
       
      I wonder it has gadget, widget, or Apps for different access?
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
       
      Good point on tagging. Do you see social tagging actually should be required? What additional values does social tagging have?
    • Moussa Tankari
       
      Social tagging should be required because it is a good way to organize and share your materials effectively online. Without tagging, it would be difficult to manage online resource bookmarks, for example.
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
       
      I agree! Tagging isn't a easy task since it involves in deep critical and cognition thinking. For example, Educational Technology or EducationalTechnology?
    • anonymous
       
      Tagging is also dependent on the interpretation of the tagger. E.g. Educational Technology can mean different things to different people.
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    Social bookmark tagging is great for private resources however when attempting to use public tags in the entire application it can be a bit challenging as different people will use similar tags for different things. Nevertheless tags are like signposts in the the convoluted social bookmark highway.
Chih-Hsiung Tu

Unit Introduction - 1 views

    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
       
      Common Question I: Aligned Connectivism Principles Please discuss three most important strategies of NLE/PLE in your unit, identify what aligned Connectivism principle(s) are, and discuss the assessments you integrate. Remember NLE/PLE strategies are not your contents or "technologies," such as wiki, discussion board etc. It is the integrated soft technologies. If you don't remember Connectivism principles, please review our Lesson 1 readings. Hint: be sure to include four components of technology integrations: Content; Technology; Instructional Strategies; Assessment.
    • Tracy Botts
       
      Some of the important strategies for my unit were making sure that the students were able to learn the concepts through researching information on a certain topic, and then posting what has been learned. These kinds of exercises allow students to interact with each other, forming new connections and new information. Students can learn alot from others and especially when allowed to interact in small groups, they can analyze other's opinions and come up with new and interesting ideas. As an example of this, I used the Twitter activity to get them to research, discuss among peers and post their feedback for others to learn from.For the last lesson I should have incorporated a peer review of the research paper and a reflection since only one rubric was used.
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
       
      Common Question II: Weaknesses Please discuss three weaknesses of your unit. Please specific. Hint: focus on technology, instructional strategies, and assessments.
    • Tracy Botts
       
      Looking back on my unit, I think I should have taken a different angle in order to really cover connectivism theory and the instructional strategies for a network learning environment. I could have possibly made it a course for teaching instructors how to teach and create an NLE. I also should have added peer reviews, a few more web 2.0 or social networking tools, and more rubrics for evaluation.
Julie Formo`

Teacher Collaboration Wiki - 1 views

    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
       
      Common Question I: Aligned Connectivism Principles Please discuss three most important strategies of NLE/PLE in your unit, identify what aligned Connectivism principle(s) are, and discuss the assessments you integrate. Remember NLE/PLE strategies are not your contents or "technologies," such as wiki, discussion board etc. It is the integrated soft technologies. If you don't remember Connectivism principles, please review our Lesson 1 readings. Hint: be sure to include four components of technology integrations: Content; Technology; Instructional Strategies; Assessment.
    • Douglas Fitzpatrick
       
      |ulie, here's my peer review. Have a great holiday season. Content: Introduction explains Networked Learning Environments and does an excellent job of setting the foundation for the unit. When you state, "It is about the learning that takes place in a vibrant community of people and resources." it sets up the entire unit. The collaboration based learning supports connectivism concepts on several levels. For example, diversity of opinions, learning process of pulling together different Web 2.0 tools, identifying the relationships/connections between the tools, all relate to connectivisim. Good use of graphics and the embedding of YouTube video. It sets the example of using the various tools provided by Web2.0, and the multimedia helps keep the learners awake too. Technology: Wiki, Bloggers, Delicious, Facebook, iGoogle. An excellent diversity in tools showing the unit results in a sound PLE. Instructional Strategies: I tend to think the use of teamwork (collaboration in education) always results in a stronger solution than individual works. The unit is strong on collaboration and communication, including the reflection and sharing. Assessment: Not strong on assessment (I don't think any of us where) . The strongest assessment is from the peer reviews, informal and formal. What others think and share about our work is a great learning process. The unit has this in many locations. Unfortunately, it is difficult to measure and put on a rubric. The reflection goal is a great way for learner to realize how much they have learned - and what they have learned. In teaching computers for several years I have found the students get strength in self confidence if they know what they know. The reflection goal will do that, or rather it will have them do it for themselves (hey, another connectivism and constructivism concept!) Reflection: Great job of pulling together what this course ta
    • tucsonconroy Betsy Conroy
       
      Hi Julie, I love your unit on Teacher Collaboration. It is well organized; your objectives, activities and assessment align well. I really enjoyed your flow charts and models and will refer to these again for my own learning. In addition I love the article about network learning, Thomas Jefferson's description of his dream of the Univ of Virginia as a collection of connected villages. For those of us who are visual, this is a perfect metaphor for network learning. Excellent! I will give you feedback on the 4 areas -- content, integrated tools, strategies and evaluation -- in a separate posting. All the Best, Betsy.
    • Julie Formo`
       
      * Learning and knowledge rests in diversity of opinions. Process: Discussion, research, and group work. * Learning may reside in non-human appliances. Process: Computers, internet, Web 2.0 Tools. * Nurturing and maintaining connections is needed to facilitate continual learning. Process: Reflection blog, discussion forum, group work, exploring Web 2.0 tools. * Ability to see connections between fields, ideas, and concepts is a core skill. Process: Groups working together to create a Web 2.0 integrated lesson plan. Researching information on Web 2.0 tools and utilizing those tools. * Currency (accurate, up-to-date knowledge) is the intent of all connectivist learning activities. Process: Research conducted on Connectivism and network learning environments. Exploring current Web 2.0 tools for integration, collaboration, and communication. * Decision-making is itself a learning process. Choosing what to learn and the meaning of incoming information is seen through the lens of a shifting reality. While there is a right answer now, it may be wrong tomorrow due to alterations in the information climate affecting the decision. Process: Researching information on a new learning theory and new Web 2.0 tools. Choosing Web 2.0 tools for integration in a lesson plan.
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
       
      Common Question II: Weaknesses Please discuss three weaknesses of your unit. Please specific. Hint: focus on technology, instructional strategies, and assessments.
    • Julie Formo`
       
      I should have added more Web 2.0 tools. I didn't because the teachers tend to complain about spending any extra time on workshops. I wanted it to be more relaxed and not so much like a course. I didn't have a rubric for assessing all the elements involved in the webquest. I just made a generic format for each assignment.
    • Julie Formo`
       
      * Learning and knowledge rests in diversity of opinions. Process: Discussion, research, and group work. * Learning may reside in non-human appliances. Process: Computers, internet, Web 2.0 Tools. * Nurturing and maintaining connections is needed to facilitate continual learning. Process: Reflection blog, discussion forum, group work, exploring Web 2.0 tools. * Ability to see connections between fields, ideas, and concepts is a core skill. Process: Groups working together to create a Web 2.0 integrated lesson plan. Researching information on Web 2.0 tools and utilizing those tools. * Currency (accurate, up-to-date knowledge) is the intent of all connectivist learning activities. Process: Research conducted on Connectivism and network learning environments. Exploring current Web 2.0 tools for integration, collaboration, and communication. * Decision-making is itself a learning process. Choosing what to learn and the meaning of incoming information is seen through the lens of a shifting reality. While there is a right answer now, it may be wrong tomorrow due to alterations in the information climate affecting the decision. Process: Researching information on a new learning theory and new Web 2.0 tools. Choosing Web 2.0 tools for integration in a lesson plan.
    • Julie Formo`
       
      I should have added more Web 2.0 tools. I didn't because the teachers tend to complain about spending any extra time on workshops. I wanted it to be more relaxed and not so much like a course. I didn't have a rubric for assessing all the elements involved in the webquest. I just made a generic format for each assignment.
anonymous

L7 Discussions - 2009 Fall ETC647 - 6 views

  • Have to make extra efforts to log on Vista to view and to visit each course to view announcements separately. (
    • Amber Bryant
       
      I would rather my announcements all appear on one page rather than viewing them separate.
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
       
      I agree. Unfortunately, most CMS do not offer such feature. If all courses apply Twitter as announcement application. It would be one place for all announcements.
    • Moussa Tankari
       
      I think having all the announcements in one place is good to keep everyone in group posted. Twitter works like an alert system, so to speak. I like it.
  • Get connected anywhere and anytime
    • Amber Bryant
       
      Unless there is no service LOL
    • Dallas McPheeters
       
      Satellite phones are what National Geographic writer John Bowermaster uses, from very remote parts of the planet. :-)
    • Amber Bryant
       
      Satellites are everywhere=) Internet services offered though satellite appear to be slower than DSL... but companies say faster than dial-up connections. The cost is another consideration.
    • Mary Jones
       
      Hmmm interesting. I stay in the country and was thinking about getting Hughes Net...guess not. I think one thing the government should do is make all these tools that will be the foundation of our interaction as a society able to be accessed. This would require some work, but Smartphones have become more than just a tool for everyday conversation, it is now a tool for educators, CEOs,etc.
    • Susan Lamparter
       
      This is increasingly important as each day the world becomes smaller. We all look to be Internet connected no matter where we are....a park, riding a train to work...vacation. It is all about instant communication.
  • takes a little time to figure it out because it is an unusual platform
    • Amber Bryant
       
      The tutorila helps a lot if you are having trouble figuring out the features.
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  • Excellent potential as a CMS. Time saving for students who can create collaborative notes and more.
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
       
      Is Google Wave compatible with any CMS?
    • Dallas McPheeters
       
      Yes but it's a new platform that will require more community generated apps, widgets, gadgets, etc. to broaden its compatibility.
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
       
      Do you which CMS is compatible with Wave? I am on NAU CMS evaluation committee. I would like to bring Wave compatible issue to the committee. If you know anything else, please do share with me.
    • Dallas McPheeters
       
      Google wave would not be embedded or added to a CMS. Rather, Wave could be the CMS itself. More plugin gadgets will be required for the admin requirements but the rest is already there. SAAS is releasing a competing product next February. There will be many such applications soon. The NAU committee should go open source and save the small fortune spent on subscription services. Happy to assist if you need me. I served on the Technology Taskforce at TUSD (2nd largest district in the State) last year.
  • Easy access and managementCan be quickly implemented
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
       
      Can Blogger embedded in any CMS?
    • Amber Bryant
       
      Most say Wordpress is better... and that blogger cannot be embed in some CMS
  • c mitchell
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
       
      Could you be more specific on unusual platform?
  • MindMeister.com
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
       
      Does it have gadget, widget, or apps for different access?
    • Dallas McPheeters
       
      Not yet. brand new but powerful for businesses who wish to upgrade to subscription model and allow collaboration on maps.
  • Easily linked to traditional CMS
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
       
      Which CMS has wiki?  Can we embed Wetpaint wiki on any CMS?
    • Dallas McPheeters
       
      Moodle.
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
       
      I see. Any other CMS? Sakai?
  • 1. Linked to CMS2. Administrator management options
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
       
      Russ, Could you explain how to bring Flickr into CMS?  I think our classmates would like to learn this technique.
    • Dallas McPheeters
       
      I like the idea of using http://blog.flickr.net/en as a Flikr blog where images tell the story. Collaborative ideas anyone?? :-)
    • Amber Bryant
       
      Just started utilizing Flickr (used Photobucket before) so not very familiar with all the components. I did create a group a few weeks ago. Seems user friendly.
    • Dallas McPheeters
       
      Amber, you might like using Posterous.com which allows posting right from your browser to "all" your online accounts with one click, including Flickr! Check it out. Very handy I'm finding. I locate something worth posting and with one button in my firefox browser, I can post to twitter, facebook, flikr, my blogs, EVERYWHERE. It's really powerful I think.
  • bject to unwanted comments3. Subject to copy right infringement.
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
       
      Does it have gadget, widget, or Apps for different access?
  • Limited accessibility
    • Matt Romanoski
       
      How do you mean limited accesibility? I found that I could access our 647 wetpaint site from more access points than my Vista account. I liked the option of being able to access quite easily through my phone and also to monitor through my iGoogle PLE. Are you speaking in terms of difficult to access from a CMS?
    • Mary Jones
       
      Are you referring to access of the content as far as organization or are you referring to external factors in reference to location? Thanks.
    • Douglas Fitzpatrick
       
      I found Delicious bookmarking a great way to keep track of important references. Julie, you are very right about the necessity of using tags.
  • People may not have Smart Phones.
    • Adrianna Coronel
       
      I also find this a weakness. I was introduced to Twitter this semester and I had to use my daughter's phone to submit my first assignment. I enjoyed using a smart phone and found it so convenient that I went and bought one for myself.
    • Mary Jones
       
      I agree. I still dont have a Smartphone and feel behind. Hopefully one day I will be able to indulge in this form of communciation.
    • Susan Lamparter
       
      Smart Phones will become standard just as laptop are now common place. Remember when cell service was very spotty? Guess I am dating myself.
  • minimal formatting options
    • Mary Jones
       
      Hi are you referring to the tools that are present in Microsoft Word,etc? If so, I agree that it doesn't offer enough individual creations. There are some limitations in this tool. I personally feel that it will not replace the popular word processing programs unless it includes the tools that allow for individualized creation.
    • Dennis Marsollier
       
      Your right, it will not replace them yet, but it is matter of time if cloud computing is really here to stay.
  • Too distracted.
    • Susan Lamparter
       
      Easy to get off track with mundane posts.
  • ocuments, spreadsheets, presentations, and forms- many users can edit content simultaneously- can invite users to view vs. edit- integrates with other Google programs- can access everywhere- gadgets- user friendly- can upload as Word, Excel, PPT, PDF, etc. document
    • Dennis Marsollier
       
      This by far a wonderful tool for online collaboration. I have emjoyed working with this tool. My collarborations have been very effiecient.
  • Some gadgets are better than others.
    • Dennis Marsollier
       
      There are some very useful gadgets, but unfortunately there are some very bad and trashy gadgets as well. You really need to know how to select some gadgets as some work better than others as well.
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    I prefer the all-in-one feature rather than having to travel from place to place to hunt for announcements and updates.
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