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EDUC 251 - Module 1, Behind the Scenes - 8 views

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My first "Behind the Scenes" reflection for the course.

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Jennifer Dalby on 17 Jan 11

When I was planning, I was reflecting on past experiences with that first week. It's always so hectic. It seems if you require the introductions and orientation and also expect engagement with materials, students become overwhelmed. I'm supporting instructors and students in 3 other courses right now. For those, we introduced new technology (Posterous) and expected introductions, a face to face meeting and engagement with the content. We had a lot of frustrated students and instructors, and several students dropped. (We had serious issues with Posterous.) The slower start allowed me to send more messages to the group and work individually with people who contacted me outside the course.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">When I was planning, I was reflecting on past experiences with that first week. It's always so hectic. It seems if you require the introductions and orientation and also expect engagement with materials, students become overwhelmed. I'm supporting instructors and students in 3 other courses right now. For those, we introduced new technology (Posterous) and expected introductions, a face to face meeting and engagement with the content. We had a lot of frustrated students and instructors, and several students dropped. (We had serious issues with Posterous.) The slower start allowed me to send more messages to the group and work individually with people who contacted me outside the course.</div>

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Better Than Blackboard? - 10 views

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started by Jennifer Dalby on 12 Jan 11 1 follow-up, last by Jennifer Dalby on 15 Jan 11

#1 Jennifer Dalby on 12 Jan 11

I think I like this place much better than Blackboard for sharing and socializing around articles and topics. How about you? I think I need to figure out how to use the app on my phone, next.

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#3 Jennifer Dalby on 15 Jan 11

I'm working on a post about what I've learned the first few weeks in this course. What's very interesting, is that I'm also supporting 3 other courses, and the experience with technology and community is very different in each of them. You're right about there not being a single tool that suits every group. I think we have a responsibility to know the tools, so we can weave them in appropriately as we get to know the people. I'm glad you're digging in and finding things that interest you :)

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Checklist for Online Instructors: Before the course begins - 3 views

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Mapping in a Participatory Culture - 3 views

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I don't have time to dig into this right now, but can't wait.

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Key article from Henry Jenkins on participatory culture - 8 views

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started by Bruce Wolcott on 11 Jan 11 no follow-up yet

#2 Jennifer Dalby on 12 Jan 11

Jenkins has some great stuff. Good find!

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Debunking the Digital Native - 7 views

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Jennifer Dalby on 12 Jan 11

This is a nice collection of papers debunking the myth of the Digital Native. My personal belief is that this myth has been extremely harmful. If you have a chance to read Selwyn's article, I highly recommend it.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a nice collection of papers debunking the myth of the Digital Native. My personal belief is that this myth has been extremely harmful. If you have a chance to read Selwyn's article, I highly recommend it.</div>

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Jennifer Dalby on 13 Jan 11

Some of the things I believe hurt the most, are when we make sweeping assumptions about access to technology. In many cases, it is the privileged who have the opportunity to be "digital natives." I also think the digital immigrant idea is completely false. I used to advertise to help senior citizens with technology. I found they were some of the most eager and enthusiastic learners, because we learned things that interested them. The digital immigrant idea has also allowed us to write off senior faculty, waiting for them to retire, rather than connecting them with technologies that suit their needs. We're at a point of convergence. You don't have to understand all the technologies in order to use them. One person can compose in email, and the material can be viewed on any kind of device. I just wish the damage hadn't already been done, to so many who now feel they don't have the ability to participate because of their age.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Some of the things I believe hurt the most, are when we make sweeping assumptions about access to technology. In many cases, it is the privileged who have the opportunity to be "digital natives." I also think the digital immigrant idea is completely false. I used to advertise to help senior citizens with technology. I found they were some of the most eager and enthusiastic learners, because we learned things that interested them. The digital immigrant idea has also allowed us to write off senior faculty, waiting for them to retire, rather than connecting them with technologies that suit their needs. We're at a point of convergence. You don't have to understand all the technologies in order to use them. One person can compose in email, and the material can be viewed on any kind of device. I just wish the damage hadn't already been done, to so many who now feel they don't have the ability to participate because of their age.</div>

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Jennifer Dalby on 14 Jan 11

Joy, what we need are people willing to stand up and say that whatever your level of skill with technology, we all need to be able to communicate. We will all need to compromise and sacrifice. That could mean knocking on doors or hanging out on front porches, or it could mean learning a new language, or reduction of a language :)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Joy, what we need are people willing to stand up and say that whatever your level of skill with technology, we all need to be able to communicate. We will all need to compromise and sacrifice. That could mean knocking on doors or hanging out on front porches, or it could mean learning a new language, or reduction of a language :)</div>

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Jennifer Dalby on 14 Jan 11

The Digital Native/Immigrant theory came from Mark Prensky in 2001, but there's debate about whether or not he was the first to use the terms. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_native

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Digital Native/Immigrant theory came from Mark Prensky in 2001, but there's debate about whether or not he was the first to use the terms. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_native" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_native</a></div>

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Becoming Acquainted with the Digital World & Text-Based Communication - 3 views

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Jennifer Dalby on 11 Jan 11

I just finished reading E-Habits, by Elizabeth Charnock, CEO of the company who puts out this blog. It was fascinating (and scary!).

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Jennifer Dalby on 13 Jan 11

I think there's more of an opportunity for us to recognize that with so many different ways to communicate, the nuances of interpersonal communication are more important than ever. I think the people who will be successful, are the ones who truly learn to connect with their audience and make the digital seem personal. I grew up with a dad who taught English and was an Air Force public affairs officer. My writing style has always been formal, and cold, and I've had to learn to add warmth in digital spaces. I'm still trying to figure it out!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I think there's more of an opportunity for us to recognize that with so many different ways to communicate, the nuances of interpersonal communication are more important than ever. I think the people who will be successful, are the ones who truly learn to connect with their audience and make the digital seem personal. I grew up with a dad who taught English and was an Air Force public affairs officer. My writing style has always been formal, and cold, and I've had to learn to add warmth in digital spaces. I'm still trying to figure it out!</div>

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Digital Storytelling Online Open Course - 0 views

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This is an open online course about Digital Storytelling, that begins January 10. Feel free to sign up!

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Jennifer Dalby on 12 Feb 11

I'm bumping this up. The course has been in session for over a month now, and there is some amazing stuff happening. It's an open online course, and students helped come up with the weekly assignments. Anyone could design an assignment and submit it at http://ds106.us/assignments/submit/ Then each week students share their work with the class. There are also daily photo shoots, and they've even created a pirate radio station where anyone can submit songs and create playlists. There are officially enrolled students, and others participating just for the experience. You can view participants at http://ds106.us/members/ Participants add their blog feeds to the course, and the posts are automatically added to the site. The wiki at http://ds106.us/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page includes the official course details, like syllabus and calendar. The creative work that is coming out of this, is simply stunning.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I'm bumping this up. The course has been in session for over a month now, and there is some amazing stuff happening. It's an open online course, and students helped come up with the weekly assignments. Anyone could design an assignment and submit it at <a href="http://ds106.us/assignments/submit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ds106.us/assignments/submit/</a> Then each week students share their work with the class. There are also daily photo shoots, and they've even created a pirate radio station where anyone can submit songs and create playlists. There are officially enrolled students, and others participating just for the experience. You can view participants at <a href="http://ds106.us/members/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ds106.us/members/</a> Participants add their blog feeds to the course, and the posts are automatically added to the site. The wiki at <a href="http://ds106.us/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ds106.us/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page</a> includes the official course details, like syllabus and calendar. The creative work that is coming out of this, is simply stunning.</div>

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Critical Importance of Social Interaction in Online Courses - 2 views

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Jennifer Dalby on 08 Jan 11

We were just talking about this in class on Thursday, so I thought I'd add it to our collection.

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injenuity - EDUC251 - 3 views

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Jennifer Dalby on 06 Jan 11

This is the wikitation I'll be working with for our first f2f class.

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Skype - 0 views

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Jennifer Dalby on 05 Jan 11

Skype is a free chat and calling tool you can download to your computer, or install the app on your smart phone.

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Jennifer Dalby on 05 Jan 11

My skype ID is jendalby if you'd like to add me. I don't keep it on all the time, but if you see I'm available, feel free to start a chat.

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Jennifer Dalby on 09 Jan 11

I haven't used it for multi-user in a while, but I know you can. I'm always hearing about teachers bringing guests into the classroom with Skype. Check out http://education.skype.com/ or just search for Skype in education.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I haven't used it for multi-user in a while, but I know you can. I'm always hearing about teachers bringing guests into the classroom with Skype. Check out <a href="http://education.skype.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://education.skype.com/</a> or just search for Skype in education.</div>

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104-Elluminate_Live__Participant_Quick_Reference_Guide.pdf (application/pdf Object) - 1 views

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Elluminate Live! Quick Reference Guide for Participants

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Jennifer Dalby on 05 Jan 11

This guide will help you get started with Elluminate Live!

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Elluminate Live! Room for #EDUC251 - 0 views

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This is the Elluminate Live! room I've set up for our course. Elluminate Live! is a web-based synchronous tool for online meetings.

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eFront: Free e-Learning books - 1 views

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Free eLearning books!

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the reason why I chose 'Jing' for my final presentation - 1 views

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This is the tool I use to record screencasts.

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Stephen Downes: The Role of the Educator - 5 views

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Jennifer Dalby on 17 Jan 11

Ann, your comment reminded me of this list of cognitive biases. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cognitive_biases Your point is so relevant. I always worry when I see teachers teaching kids the easy way to search and find things right away. It's scary to think how much we're capable of filtering out of our lives.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Ann, your comment reminded me of this list of cognitive biases. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cognitive_biases" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cognitive_biases</a> Your point is so relevant. I always worry when I see teachers teaching kids the easy way to search and find things right away. It's scary to think how much we're capable of filtering out of our lives.</div>

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Jennifer Dalby on 17 Jan 11

I definitely meant to put that comment on the other article :)

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Jennifer Dalby on 17 Jan 11

I think part of the challenge is in overcoming ego, or our desire to confirm our own beliefs and stay in our comfort zones. Maybe we need to give students assignments to write about something completely off the wall, but find the sources to back it up. Then they can see how easy it is to confirm just about anything. I'll add some more resources on media literacy and see what everyone thinks.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I think part of the challenge is in overcoming ego, or our desire to confirm our own beliefs and stay in our comfort zones. Maybe we need to give students assignments to write about something completely off the wall, but find the sources to back it up. Then they can see how easy it is to confirm just about anything. I'll add some more resources on media literacy and see what everyone thinks.</div>

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Test Post - 2 views

started by Jennifer Dalby on 08 Dec 10 1 follow-up, last by Jennifer Dalby on 08 Dec 10

#1 Jennifer Dalby on 08 Dec 10

This is a test post for the micro post discussion.

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#2 Jennifer Dalby on 08 Dec 10

test comment

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