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Dallas McPheeters

zerobaggage offers new business model of owning less while enjoying more. - 0 views

    • Dallas McPheeters
       
      Fascinating and somewhat disturbing at the same time. Could this have been the attraction to Marx's communist manifesto? A connectivist way of thinking? Enjoy more while owning less?? Is this a clue to the mindset of the next generation? No responsibility of ownership but full enjoyment of tangible 'things' can still be had. Hmm... what do you think?
    • Dallas McPheeters
       
      virtual identities?
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  • weightless living
  • Be who you wish to be!
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    I left a sticky note of questions on this page.
Mary Jones

Time Tracker (SCS Lifelong Learning Now!) - 0 views

    • Mary Jones
       
      This is an interesting feature. Could you expound on this area?
    • tucsonconroy Betsy Conroy
       
      Thanks, Mary. This website was setup using the 'project team' template. I choose it because this group of learners has been developed through projects (situated learning using constructivist strategies), and the project environment with deadlines, outcome statements, etc. is familiar and business oriented. The time tracker is an alternative to a calendar, and allows the learners to post their individual triad projects and deadlines, and have a central place to look and see when what is due. Hope that makes sense.
Mary Jones

Project Proposal - Purpose, Objectives, Activities, Deliverables (SCS Lifelong Learning... - 0 views

    • Mary Jones
       
      Hi, Again, great usage of the space, detailed information about what the learners will use, learn, and create. I find this page, in reference to the requirements, quite informative. The objectives are aligned specifically with the assignments. There is also a purpose given which I feel is important for any course that wishes to engage its students.
    • tucsonconroy Betsy Conroy
       
      Thanks, again Mary. I was a little concerned that I put the project proposal on one page. I was trying to serve two masters: the educational evaluators (us) and the learners (supervisors in an organization who expect business statements). I agree the statement of purpose is important. If I can't articulate this from the get-go, I will be confused and so will my learners.
Chih-Hsiung Tu

Created with TaskStream (www.taskstream.com) - 0 views

  • Digital Asset Management Assignment 2
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
       
      Common Question I: Aligned Connectivism PrinciplesPlease 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.
    • Russ Gilbert
       
      1) Group participation in assignment #1 In the first assignment, students work in groups to accomplish the task of the informal portrait on location. Students take turns at all three positions within the group; collaboration among the participants utilizing the technology in the required ways is key to success. The finished output (assessment) using technology applications to assemble and organize products is the students objective in a connectivism way. Group critiques is implemented in the final presentation 2) Self- assessment on assignment #2 The second assignment takes the student in areas of technology few have experienced. Selecting and navigating advance options with digital photographic devices is the key component all the while they are working with a model to produce an original work of art. The self-assessment comes in the form of judging themselves and their work against their piers in an online network environment. Viewing and commenting on piers work gives the student information about their interpretation of the assignment and the requirements. Not only does the student judge themselves using technology delivery devices but they also realize portions that could have been considered to make the out come different 3) Group collaboration in assignment #3 Assignment #3 in this unit is designed for the group to collaborate using technology to connect their camera directly to their computer for tether shooting. This concept is difficult in the since that not every camera manufacturer is equal when completing this task. Much cognitive and collaborative energy must be performed to make this happen. Group problem solving and research is required to navigate the technology. In addition the assignment requires cooperation and a shared viewpoint to again, collaborate on artistic values and technical operations in the still life studio. Students produce original works of art working together but each takes the lead for their own slant on the theme. Assessmen
    • Chih-Hsiung Tu
       
      Common Question II: WeaknessesPlease discuss three weaknesses of your unit.  Please specific. Hint: focus on technology, instructional strategies, and assessments.
    • Russ Gilbert
       
      Taking traditional photography to 21 century teaching techniques is a challenge to say the least but the two have great merit. The two have had great changes thrust upon them in recent years due to technology, so it only makes sense that developing curriculums centered on technology would be logical. Having said this the actual design must be well considered. Sometimes I feel jumping to fast just to make it first out of the gate may not be wise. Don't get me wrong, I am gun-ho for implementing curriculum reform especially in the area of photography but I don't what to make changes to values that are just as strong now as they were 20 years ago when I started this business. In my Unit design, I feel strong and necessary changes have been made over the past year. Not just in this class but taking resources from other classes I have experienced through my graduate studies. Sure more improvements are necessary. I remember one statement from a video I saw earlier in the semester mentioned "Leadership involves constantly re-thinking." This is how I see teaching, constantly re-thinking or re-inventing the wheel to bring better meaning and continuity to the subject. My Unit is strong no doubt. Room for improvement, you bet. If I had one area to revisit (and I do), it would be in instructional strategies relating to the third assignment. I would like to have evidence of group research for the themes of the subject. I feel this is where the groups slipped a little. They did not have concrete ideas for subject and composition. Although some groups did, I believe the groups that failed here, learned from their failures and became better for it. Again, I think we as teachers may place too much emphasis on succeeding in the form of getting it right the first time and not enough from learning from failure. I may have the groups submit a proposal outlining their intent for the project before executing it.
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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