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J.Randolph Radney

Unawave - 0 views

www.unawave.com

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shared by J.Randolph Radney on 03 Jun 10 - Cached
  • J.Randolph Radney on 03 Jun 10
     
    The unawave management extension for Google Wave
jenna swift

Charitable Gift Giving that Makes a Difference | Heifer International - 4 views

www.heifer.org/...b.183217

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shared by jenna swift on 28 Nov 10 - No Cached
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      Heifer Logo is consistently in this location to allow easy access to the home screen from any linked page.
  • Heifer International, 1 World Avenue, Little Rock, AR/USA 72202 (800) 422-0474 | 501(c)(3
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      Company's identification information.
  • Contact Us
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    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      The home page is lacking an informative introduction which explains the corporations purpose.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      This horizontal navigation bar is handy and consistent on each linked page. The titles are informative but could use some colour to make them more obvious.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      Colour coding each title with its subsequent link would make this website more interesting and increase accessibility.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      The drop down menus under each title are also very convenient. This means you can find what you are looking for faster, without having to filter through information you don't want. In addition, you can easily move between the linked pages.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      These changing graphics give the viewer an overall sense of the organizations purpose (if they wait for the five sequences to shuffle through). They provide pictures of hope and a few words of information, seeking to appeal to the viewer's feelings.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      A few of the messages also persuade the viewer logically and ethically, giving strong facts and personal testimonies.
  • Sign up for Heifer's email updates:
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      This is the organizations way of telling you even more about the charity and reminding you by sending regular e-mail updates. This seems like a good idea for any business.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      The text is easy to read with lots of whitespace. The black lettering on white background is consistent throughout the website but it's a bit boring.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      The highlighting techniques are appropriate; hyperlinks are underlined and headings are in red or blue.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      The site uses pronouns throughout to engage the viewer.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      The writing style throughout this website is serious yet personal.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      The corporation's message is obvious: please donate! There are numerous links on this page for the viewer to click to contribute, making it an easy process.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      Heifer wants to spread the word about their charity. These links provide a way to tell the people you know about this great organization.
  • Contact Us
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      Conventional search bar.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      This picture is a great use of pathos. Unlike an organization such as World Vision, Heifer influences its viewers by giving positive images of success and happiness.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      The video does not require an add-on that needs to be downloaded and does not play immediately when this page opens. The video must be clicked on to play it, meaning it won't slow down the site once you navigate here.
  • Story Of Hope
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
       
      The "Contact Us" page does not actually provide information for getting a hold of anyone at Heifer. This link would be more appropriately titled "Questions".
  • Pierre Ferrari, Heifer's CEO, addresses web visitors in this short video.
    • jenna swift
      jenna swift on 01 Dec 10
       
      This video provides the website with a strong ethical argument. The CEO informs the viewer that this organization is trustworthy and credible; it has been increasing sustainability in needy villages for 66 years!
  • jenna swift on 28 Nov 10
     
    Jenna's Rhetorical Analysis Assignment
J.Randolph Radney

Teaching in Social and Technological Networks « Connectivism - 0 views

www.connectivism.ca/?p=220

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  • Technological networks have transformed prominent businesses sectors: music, television, financial, manufacturing. Social networks, driven by technological networks, have similarly transformed communication, news, and personal interactions. Education sits at the social/technological nexus of change – primed for dramatic transformative change. In recent posts, I’ve argued for needed systemic innovation. I’d like focus more specifically on how teaching is impacted by social and technological networks.
  • social and technological networks subvert the classroom-based role of the teacher. Networks thin classroom walls. Experts are no longer “out there” or “over there”. Skype brings anyone, from anywhere, into a classroom. Students are not confined to interacting with only the ideas of a researcher or theorist. Instead, a student can interact directly with researchers through Twitter, blogs, Facebook, and listservs. The largely unitary voice of the traditional teacher is fragmented by the limitless conversation opportunities available in networks. When learners have control of the tools of conversation, they also control the conversations in which they choose to engage.
  • Course content is similarly fragmented. The textbook is now augmented with YouTube videos, online articles, simulations, Second Life builds, virtual museums, Diigo content trails, StumpleUpon reflections, and so on.
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  • Thoughts, ideas, or messages that the teacher amplifies will generally have a greater probability of being seen by course participants.
  • The following are roles teacher play in networked learning environments: 1. Amplifying 2. Curating 3. Wayfinding and socially-driven sensemaking 4. Aggregating 5. Filtering 6. Modelling 7. Persistent presence
  • Views of teaching, of learner roles, of literacies, of expertise, of control, and of pedagogy are knotted together. Untying one requires untying the entire model.
  • The curator, in a learning context, arranges key elements of a subject in such a manner that learners will “bump into” them throughout the course. Instead of explicitly stating “you must know this”, the curator includes critical course concepts in her dialogue with learners, her comments on blog posts, her in-class discussions, and in her personal reflections.
  • I found my way through personal trial and error. Today’s social web is no different – we find our way through active exploration. Designers can aid the wayfinding process through consistency of design and functionality across various tools, but ultimately, it is the responsibility of the individual to click/fail/recoup and continue.
  • Fortunately, the experience of wayfinding is now augmented by social systems.
  • Sensemaking in complex environments is a social process.
  • Perhaps we need to spend more time in information abundant environments before we turn to aggregation as a means of making sense of the landscape.
  • magine a course where the fragmented conversations and content are analyzed (monitored) through a similar service. Instead of creating a structure of the course in advance of the students starting (the current model), course structure emerges through numerous fragmented interactions. “Intelligence” is applied after the content and interactions start, not before.
  • Aggregation should do the same – reveal the content and conversation structure of the course as it unfolds, rather than defining it in advance.
  • Filtering resources is an important educator role, but as noted already, effective filtering can be done through a combination of wayfinding, social sensemaking, and aggregation. But expertise still matters. Educators often have years or decades of experience in a field. As such, they are familiar with many of the concepts, pitfalls, confusions, and distractions that learners are likely to encounter.
  • To teach is to model and to demonstrate. To learn is to practice and to reflect.”
  • Apprenticeship learning models are among the most effective in attending to the full breadth of learning.
  • Without an online identity, you can’t connect with others – to know and be known. I don’t think I’m overstating the importance of have a presence in order to participate in networks. To teach well in networks – to weave a narrative of coherence with learners – requires a point of presence. As a course progresses, the teacher provides summary comments, synthesizes discussions, provides critical perspectives, and directs learners to resources they may not have encountered before.
  • J.Randolph Radney on 22 Feb 10
     
    Here are some additional thoughts that relate to my teaching approach in courses.
Garrett Paluck

League of Legends - Free Online Game | LoL - League of Legends - 2 views

www.leagueoflegends.com

rhetoric

shared by Garrett Paluck on 13 Jul 11 - Cached
    • Garrett Paluck
      Garrett Paluck on 13 Jul 11
       
      The first thing you notice when you come to this website is the big red button labeled ``Play For Free`` It`s big,bright, in your face, and it tries to send a message. (Text)
    • Garrett Paluck
      Garrett Paluck on 14 Jul 11
       
      The background image is eye catching. A red woman and a blue entity are fighting on a cliffside, it shows wonder and mystery.
    • Garrett Paluck
      Garrett Paluck on 14 Jul 11
       
      non-text
    • Garrett Paluck
      Garrett Paluck on 15 Jul 11
       
      The news board show alternating images of new/important information. Each new concept is supported by an attractive picture which makes people want to look into what the images mean.
    • Garrett Paluck
      Garrett Paluck on 15 Jul 11
       
      non-text
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    • Garrett Paluck
      Garrett Paluck on 15 Jul 11
       
      The logo itself is pretty eye catching. Gold Letters against a grayish black background look pretty appealing. On top of that, the logo takes up lots of space; they are trying to make people remember it. (non-text)
    • Garrett Paluck
      Garrett Paluck on 15 Jul 11
       
      The text that reads "Join Riot Games" is big, noticeable, and written weird. This could just be an add to attract new employees, but I think it's also a marketing tool. This add makes this company seem more like a locally owned business, rather than a big corporate giant, making people feel more comfortable around it. (text)
    • Garrett Paluck
      Garrett Paluck on 15 Jul 11
       
      The tabs on this website are simple to read, easy to find, and link people to the relevant part of the website. (text)
    • Garrett Paluck
      Garrett Paluck on 15 Jul 11
       
      These tabs will link people to relevant in game content. Each tab is included with an interesting picture. (text/non-text)
    • Garrett Paluck
      Garrett Paluck on 15 Jul 11
       
      These links are feature interesting looking characters to appeal to people to click on them. By doing so (linking to their facebook, twitter, or youtube) they will be informed about the game's future news and be inticed to return. (text/non-text)
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