This week's topic in #edcmooc is "reasserting the human" - a look at various responses to the apparent threat to humanity posed by the ever-increasing presence (intrusion?) of technology. It's an interesting setup; forcing a debate on what, in fact, does it mean to be human? What are the most fundamental, essential elements that make … Continue reading Pinching my digital networked learning self
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A new set of lenses
Sometimes I think the experience of learning is rather more like putting on your eyeglasses, or getting a new set of prescription lenses. You see things that you have seen all along but perhaps now a bit more clearly. Or with more definition. That certainly has been my experience during the first two weeks of … Continue reading A new set of lenses
‘Where are’ vs. ‘who are’ the professors. Thoughts on Google Hangouts and #edcmooc
I am catching up on some of the readings and work associated with E-Learning and Digital Cultures and just viewed the recorded version of the end-of-the-week Google Hangout (below) hosted by the organizers of this Coursera course. I wanted to take a moment to comment on my experience - and my aha's about Hangouts as … Continue reading ‘Where are’ vs. ‘who are’ the professors. Thoughts on Google Hangouts and #edcmooc
Jeff Merrell 