Repetition without Metamorphosis, Rule #4 - 8 views

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  #1 Richard Wilson on 27 Oct 13

   

  Modern tract homes, while inexpensive, exemplify the worst of rule #4 -- "We don't pay attention to boring things."
  
  
  When designing your classes, stay away from repetition without metamorphosis like this
  
  http://blog.pshares.org/files/2013/02/tract-housing.jpg
  
  and try for something a bit more appealing, like this
  
  http://i1.trekearth.com/photos/38359/foinikia_after_1.jpg
  
  What do you think?
  
  Richard

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Modern tract homes, while inexpensive, exemplify the worst of rule #4 -- "We don't pay attention to boring things." <br /> <br /> <br /> When designing your classes, stay away from repetition without metamorphosis like this <br /> <br /> <a href="http://blog.pshares.org/files/2013/02/tract-housing.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://blog.pshares.org/files/2013/02/tract-housing.jpg</a> <br /> <br /> and try for something a bit more appealing, like this <br /> <br /> <a href="http://i1.trekearth.com/photos/38359/foinikia_after_1.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://i1.trekearth.com/photos/38359/foinikia_after_1.jpg</a> <br /> <br /> What do you think? <br /> <br /> Richard</div>

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  #2 Jennifer Henson on 27 Oct 13

   

  I love your analogy, Richard. Funny! I can't help thinking that it's a cultural thing. In the past few decades in the US as populations have soared and people have sought to expand services--such as building houses-at a larger and larger scale, we've gained efficiency, concentrated wealth, created opportunities for immigrants, and tossed out creativity, imagination, artistry, and personalization. The same could be said in education, perhaps particularly with the arm I'm in--online education. There are a lot of diploma mills out there seeking to invest in cheap, simple modules and market them widely for massive profits. It may also be happening in some of the charter school models. Even where I am, which is part of a respected university, we fight battles of creativity vs. bottom line; pedagogy vs. profitability; design to prevent boredom vs. efficiency of execution. I wouldn't blame greed here, though, just desperation to survive! These rules are so great. Truly. But not always so easy to follow.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I love your analogy, Richard. Funny! I can't help thinking that it's a cultural thing. In the past few decades in the US as populations have soared and people have sought to expand services--such as building houses-at a larger and larger scale, we've gained efficiency, concentrated wealth, created opportunities for immigrants, and tossed out creativity, imagination, artistry, and personalization. The same could be said in education, perhaps particularly with the arm I'm in--online education. There are a lot of diploma mills out there seeking to invest in cheap, simple modules and market them widely for massive profits. It may also be happening in some of the charter school models. Even where I am, which is part of a respected university, we fight battles of creativity vs. bottom line; pedagogy vs. profitability; design to prevent boredom vs. efficiency of execution. I wouldn't blame greed here, though, just desperation to survive! These rules are so great. Truly. But not always so easy to follow.</div>

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  #3 Martha Rodriguez on 28 Oct 13

   

  I enjoyed this very much. Understanding the difference between fluff content and valuable content isn't rocket science. Just ask yourself: What am I actually offering my readers? Creating great content is even more work. It's not just about making a deadline, but making content that will resonate with readers and add value to their life.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I enjoyed this very much. Understanding the difference between fluff content and valuable content isn't rocket science. Just ask yourself: What am I actually offering my readers? Creating great content is even more work. It's not just about making a deadline, but making content that will resonate with readers and add value to their life.</div>

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