Wow, such an interesting direction that online/distance learning is taking through MOOCS (Massive Open Online Course). There is a lot more I can say on this topic, and I will!
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Among the tens of thousands of people signed up for the University of Toronto's online computer science course Learn to Program: The Fundamentals, there are a lot of unconventional students.Of late, MOOCs have dominated the conversation around online learning. They drastically change distance learning, breaking down the barriers of geography and fees, while connecting students across the globe with each other and with some of the world's top teaching talents.
Wow, this is a pretty amazing thing. And a great article for synchronous tech! Please have a look.
This revolutionary five-experiment exhibition highlights the way technology allows people to connect and engage with each other in real-time. It's the online component of a year-long physical exhibition in London's Science Museum featuring a series of interactive Chrome Experiments that bring the intricacies of the web to life. In what is a truly global exhibit museum visitors can interact with the technology at the same time as online participants.
What an acerbic article on a pretty cool innovation.
"This, incidentally, is quite disconcerting; bluetooth technology is already making it harder to spot lunatics on the street. Time was when muttering audibly to a disembodied presence or pair of spectacles would be considered prima facie evidence of diminished responsibility, but no more"
I haven't seen this film, but it seems like it is a great take on the intersection between semiotics, and the coercive aspects of visual culture!
From reading the description it might attempt to tackle some of the issues we've been focusing on in all three core courses.
"BEWARE OF IMAGES is a feature-length, animated documentary about the history of visual representation. The movie explores the intricate relationship between the technology, regulation and social effects of mass media. "
Very fitting for our PC8005 readings, as well as what we're learning in Professor Fung's class. Another example of how technology and new developments can leave a lot of people behind, unless they adapt to new forms of technology quickly!
A more informal post, but quite a handy tool for those who share in my issue of computer related ineptitude! Some great tips to keep your computer experience smooth and comfortable.
A light read, but a really great insight into wireless networks in Canada. Funny how the market is "functioning well," yet there are still so many accessibility issues related to internet access which need to be adressed, especially with regards to rural communities. The issue of access was touched on in Dijk's readings.