http://web.me.com/k.cornelius.m3/Site_2/Publishing.html
Intro
Lit Review
Methodology
Results
Conclusion
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Reflection on Sharon Jones' Blog
Sharon writes:
"The Zanders bring their message home with the "WE story." As I was reading, I kept thinking the sports mantra "there is no I in team."At first I was a bit distracted by the capitalization of WE throughout the final chapter. In the world of online etiquette, capitals generally mean shouting, but then I realized that maybe WE should be shouting for joy at the possibilities that WE collectively can enjoy. The capitalized "WE" is all inclusive. This proved to be the case as the authors discussed "we," meaning you and I, and referred to the sense of compromise that viewpoint implies."
I like your connection of this week's reading to the mantra you stated above. As the 'WE' is all about teamwork.
In some cultures there is no reference to 'I' and only "We" when people speak. In addition, Pop Star Madonna has caught on to the use of 'We' in her documentary I Am Because We Are. http://www.hulu.com/i-am-because-we-are
Reflection on Jodi Zeigler's Blog
Jodi writes "Of all messages I have read from Zander I feel this is by far the most meaningful message! This is a great strategy to teach our young students. So many times students have an excuse for why their work doesn't get done and never does it include any choices of their own. They do not seem to see how they have brought certain situations upon themselves. What a powerful lesson to teach, being the board."
I agree with your comments on how our students make excuses for what really is their choice, their power. It is our job as their mentor to remind them of what they control and what are their responsibilities, especially when it comes to their own education and learning.
Wimba Session Week 4: Publishing/Leadership Project Sharing
I could not make either of this week's sessions as I was out sick with Tonsillitis. The first two days I was just knocked out cold, dead sleeps from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am. I still went to work, as I thought I was just tired from the first full week of school. By Thursday, I had to take off as my head and throat were aching. By Friday I went to the emergency room as I never felt anything close to what was aligning me. I was given some medicine and I slept till today, Sunday. I have not eaten in days, and lunch today was difficult to get past my throat. I will be off tomorrow, Monday and I plan to catch up on all of my emails for the week.
As for the Wimba session on archive I was able to listen to a few of my classmates explain their final projects and their avenues for publication. It was great to hear my classmates explain their work and their goals for the upcoming month 12. It was great to actually see my classmates in the wimba screen and their self-empowerment in explaining their action research projects.
It appears that Professor Joe has a lot of responsibility for us to get to the next level, graduation. I would suggest that his classes are offered well before 10 and 11, as his efforts can have a more powerful impact in the beginning of the Full Sail journey.
As for the Wimba session on archive I was able to listen to a few of my classmates explain their final projects and their avenues for publication. It was great to hear my classmates explain their work and their goals for the upcoming month 12. It was great to actually see my classmates in the wimba screen and their self-empowerment in explaining their action research projects.
It appears that Professor Joe has a lot of responsibility for us to get to the next level, graduation. I would suggest that his classes are offered well before 10 and 11, as his efforts can have a more powerful impact in the beginning of the Full Sail journey.
The Art of Possibility Chapters 10, 11, 12
Chapter 10. Being the Board.
Declare: “I am the frame work for everything that happens in my life.” And this mantra will be the ‘straight road to making a difference’ according to chapter ten. This reminds me a lot of the writings and speeches of Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now http://www.eckharttolle.com/home/ where one takes the responsibility of being present for the moment and to act accordingly for that moment. In addition the book Fierce Conversations http://www.fierceinc.com comes to mind as all three point in the direction of active listening, being present in the moment and practice on staying the course with the positive outcome in mind. I like this kind of self-determination philosophy and I often listen to lectures that support self-empowerment in decision-making and conflict resolution.
Chapter 11. Creating Frameworks for Possibility.
This chapter starts off reflecting upon Martin Luther King Jr’s I have a dream speech in 1963. How dreaming can make a powerful difference. I too use the concept of visualization of what I want to happen. As the chapter states “ Vision articulates a possibility” By having a clear idea on the end in mind, one can take the mental steps backward to see how it is possible to start from the beginning. The one needs to evaluate what is constructive to one’s goals and what is destructive to one’s goals. If you truly want your goals to become a reality one must spend more time focused on the constructive side of support and follow through in creating the frameworks of possibilities.
Chapter 12. Telling the WE Story.
I always held the belief of we, the human race. I always had a difficult time understanding us vs. them, when it came to nationality. I always embraced the uniqueness of different ethnic backgrounds and cultures. I never understood our US Constitution for saying Mankind to exclude most men and all women. Even today I am an advocate of correcting the grammar to truly equate to the ideals it pretends to equate to. I think our global community is becoming more connected then ever before, and some of the wealthier stakeholders attempt to influence the common folk with placing their fears and discriminations on the masses. We are all important and there is only one race of people, called the human race. Eventually the “Us vs. Them” people will need to get over their egocentric and ethnocentric points of view. As I can imagine a world of people working together across the globe in the name of the human race, inclusive of peace.
Happy 70th Birthday and Thank you John Lennon for your ideas expressed in ‘Imagine’. http://www.johnlennon.com/site.html
Declare: “I am the frame work for everything that happens in my life.” And this mantra will be the ‘straight road to making a difference’ according to chapter ten. This reminds me a lot of the writings and speeches of Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now http://www.eckharttolle.com/home/ where one takes the responsibility of being present for the moment and to act accordingly for that moment. In addition the book Fierce Conversations http://www.fierceinc.com comes to mind as all three point in the direction of active listening, being present in the moment and practice on staying the course with the positive outcome in mind. I like this kind of self-determination philosophy and I often listen to lectures that support self-empowerment in decision-making and conflict resolution.
Chapter 11. Creating Frameworks for Possibility.
This chapter starts off reflecting upon Martin Luther King Jr’s I have a dream speech in 1963. How dreaming can make a powerful difference. I too use the concept of visualization of what I want to happen. As the chapter states “ Vision articulates a possibility” By having a clear idea on the end in mind, one can take the mental steps backward to see how it is possible to start from the beginning. The one needs to evaluate what is constructive to one’s goals and what is destructive to one’s goals. If you truly want your goals to become a reality one must spend more time focused on the constructive side of support and follow through in creating the frameworks of possibilities.
Chapter 12. Telling the WE Story.
I always held the belief of we, the human race. I always had a difficult time understanding us vs. them, when it came to nationality. I always embraced the uniqueness of different ethnic backgrounds and cultures. I never understood our US Constitution for saying Mankind to exclude most men and all women. Even today I am an advocate of correcting the grammar to truly equate to the ideals it pretends to equate to. I think our global community is becoming more connected then ever before, and some of the wealthier stakeholders attempt to influence the common folk with placing their fears and discriminations on the masses. We are all important and there is only one race of people, called the human race. Eventually the “Us vs. Them” people will need to get over their egocentric and ethnocentric points of view. As I can imagine a world of people working together across the globe in the name of the human race, inclusive of peace.
Happy 70th Birthday and Thank you John Lennon for your ideas expressed in ‘Imagine’. http://www.johnlennon.com/site.html
Reflections of Steve Jobs
I just learned the history of Steve Jobs and Apple via Steve himself on this video clip.
I have only recently become an Apple user and before that I would not consider myself a technology person in the slightest. Being an Apple user I feel more connected to the technology industry.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc
Some thoughts from Steve Jobs:
Connecting the Dots to his pathway to success, from birth to current state of being and he offers the following simple advice:
- Find what you love.
o Do what you believe is great work
o Never settle
o Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish
I just learned the history of Steve Jobs and Apple via Steve himself on this video clip.
I have only recently become an Apple user and before that I would not consider myself a technology person in the slightest. Being an Apple user I feel more connected to the technology industry.
I have only recently become an Apple user and before that I would not consider myself a technology person in the slightest. Being an Apple user I feel more connected to the technology industry.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc
Some thoughts from Steve Jobs:
Connecting the Dots to his pathway to success, from birth to current state of being and he offers the following simple advice:
- Find what you love.
o Do what you believe is great work
o Never settle
o Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish
I just learned the history of Steve Jobs and Apple via Steve himself on this video clip.
I have only recently become an Apple user and before that I would not consider myself a technology person in the slightest. Being an Apple user I feel more connected to the technology industry.
My Dream World Learning Environment
My dream-teaching environment would be safe, supportive and spectacular! The safety element would be natural of whatever the local gangs are concocting as their latest cry for attention and assertion of power. Learners would be able to wear and use the colors of the spectrum based on their imagination and not some pre-described brainwashing of commitment to a gang. The safety would extend outside of my classroom into the campus and the community. In my dream learning environment I would not need to be ultra aware of students’ interactions as it relates to Joshua’s recent stabbing outside of McDonalds. My Learning environment would be supportive to all learners and to empower learners with the skills of learning how to learn best within their natural intelligences and how to learn best by challenging them to learn and practice within other intelligences’ learning styles. My learning environment would be a spectacular state of the art learning center that would expose learners to the latest in Digital Media Literacy, self-determination and self-advocacy.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Reflection on Jodi Zeigler's Blog
http://jzeigler101.blogspot.com/2010/09/mac-week-3-art-of-poosibility.html
Your blog speaks a lot of accepting situations and not being held down by the negativity.
I am not too familiar with the situation related to false accusations. This must have been a hard period to navigate through, especially considering the work we do with young learners. To add to this scenario, the truth does not run far! The emotional toll that these types of bumps in the road cause are hurtful, nasty and some of the lowest forms for attack one can do to an educator. This being said, it continues everyday.
I like your reference to the concept of 'one door closing and another door opening'. As I believe this to be true.
Your blog speaks a lot of accepting situations and not being held down by the negativity.
I am not too familiar with the situation related to false accusations. This must have been a hard period to navigate through, especially considering the work we do with young learners. To add to this scenario, the truth does not run far! The emotional toll that these types of bumps in the road cause are hurtful, nasty and some of the lowest forms for attack one can do to an educator. This being said, it continues everyday.
I like your reference to the concept of 'one door closing and another door opening'. As I believe this to be true.
Reflection on Sharon Jones' Blog
http://blossjones.blogspot.com/2010/09/mac-week-3-reading-chapters-7-9-art-of.html
I like your affirmations and where you write about:
"work toward the development of a more enlightened policy."
By developing solutions, one creates possibility. I have practiced this concept and I have even brought it to my work place, whereas our department's motto is what are your solutions? People must state their concerns followed by offering a solution. It has been in practice for four years and most people involved feel empowered to offer suggestions and through discussion, implement change.
In addition, you write " the primary reason for engaging in this program has been to arm myself with the skill set needed to help move education into the 21st century." Yes, I agree and I have the same reasons for wanting to enroll into the Full Sail Online program.
I like your affirmations and where you write about:
"work toward the development of a more enlightened policy."
By developing solutions, one creates possibility. I have practiced this concept and I have even brought it to my work place, whereas our department's motto is what are your solutions? People must state their concerns followed by offering a solution. It has been in practice for four years and most people involved feel empowered to offer suggestions and through discussion, implement change.
In addition, you write " the primary reason for engaging in this program has been to arm myself with the skill set needed to help move education into the 21st century." Yes, I agree and I have the same reasons for wanting to enroll into the Full Sail Online program.
The Art of Possibility Chapters 7,8,9
The Art of Possibility
‘The World of Possibility’ is for one to become connected to the opportunity for positive change. The concept of transformation, from the world of the ‘downward spiral’ of negativity and not waiting to change, into accepting the world of possibility.
Chapter 7. The Way Things Are.
I enjoyed the visualization of the two options: the downward spiral and the option of possibility. This topic on approach on ‘How to look at a situation’ is a constant conversation at my school. As we are all asked to present a concern and or a situation with options for resolution. No one is just allowed to complain, one needs to offers possible solutions. This approach allows one to think before speaking and to use their mind to offer solutions.
Chapter 8. Giving Way to Passion.
My daily life involves being a professional at work and directing my actions to support a positive learning environment. For me this involves with simple salutations and greetings for people I see and student I welcome into my classroom. My day proceeds with active list of follow through and building my credibility for a job well done. I enjoy being on top of my professional game, and I feel the more I clean up my responsibilities, the more room becomes available for bigger and better things to enter. I enjoy making real connections and bringing my classroom-learning environment to the next level.
Chapter 9. Lighting a Spark.
I like the concept of ‘Enrollment’ it is a self-decision to get involved, and to contribute. I enjoyed reading the different stories on how people approached their situations and offered to spark other people into action and or a new perspective for their lives. I already apply the concept of the ’10 fold’ whatever one puts out will come back 10 times. So when one does good… it comes back 10 times and visa versa. I Work on Good Karma!
‘The World of Possibility’ is for one to become connected to the opportunity for positive change. The concept of transformation, from the world of the ‘downward spiral’ of negativity and not waiting to change, into accepting the world of possibility.
Chapter 7. The Way Things Are.
I enjoyed the visualization of the two options: the downward spiral and the option of possibility. This topic on approach on ‘How to look at a situation’ is a constant conversation at my school. As we are all asked to present a concern and or a situation with options for resolution. No one is just allowed to complain, one needs to offers possible solutions. This approach allows one to think before speaking and to use their mind to offer solutions.
Chapter 8. Giving Way to Passion.
My daily life involves being a professional at work and directing my actions to support a positive learning environment. For me this involves with simple salutations and greetings for people I see and student I welcome into my classroom. My day proceeds with active list of follow through and building my credibility for a job well done. I enjoy being on top of my professional game, and I feel the more I clean up my responsibilities, the more room becomes available for bigger and better things to enter. I enjoy making real connections and bringing my classroom-learning environment to the next level.
Chapter 9. Lighting a Spark.
I like the concept of ‘Enrollment’ it is a self-decision to get involved, and to contribute. I enjoyed reading the different stories on how people approached their situations and offered to spark other people into action and or a new perspective for their lives. I already apply the concept of the ’10 fold’ whatever one puts out will come back 10 times. So when one does good… it comes back 10 times and visa versa. I Work on Good Karma!
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Ken McLaughlin's reflection to week 2's reading: Art of Possibility
Chapter 4: Being a Contribution.
How will I be a contribution today?
Being a gift to others, and to invent oneself as a contribution to the situation.
This ‘game’ has a different set of rules then the traditional win lose game or scenario. Here when one acts like a contribution, there is a win win approach to the game, and people, where the relationship with others is seen and felt like an engagement.
Chapter 5: Leading from any Chair.
The idea of this chapter allows for a conductor to ask the musicians for feed back by placing a blank piece of paper in the music book. To see the perspectives from the different parts of the whole. Where all participants have a vital roll in creating the sound, project and event.
Chapter 6: Rule Number 6
The purpose of this chapter is to lighten up! Break away from one’s childish demands and entitlements.
Similar to chapter 4, chapter 6 extends the rational to break away from the ‘measurement world’ or how we are programmed to ‘calculating self’. This chapter explores the realm of the ‘central self’ based on pure expression. SO remember Rule Number 6… lighten up, and let one’s central self interact with whatever comes one’s way.
How will I be a contribution today?
Being a gift to others, and to invent oneself as a contribution to the situation.
This ‘game’ has a different set of rules then the traditional win lose game or scenario. Here when one acts like a contribution, there is a win win approach to the game, and people, where the relationship with others is seen and felt like an engagement.
Chapter 5: Leading from any Chair.
The idea of this chapter allows for a conductor to ask the musicians for feed back by placing a blank piece of paper in the music book. To see the perspectives from the different parts of the whole. Where all participants have a vital roll in creating the sound, project and event.
Chapter 6: Rule Number 6
The purpose of this chapter is to lighten up! Break away from one’s childish demands and entitlements.
Similar to chapter 4, chapter 6 extends the rational to break away from the ‘measurement world’ or how we are programmed to ‘calculating self’. This chapter explores the realm of the ‘central self’ based on pure expression. SO remember Rule Number 6… lighten up, and let one’s central self interact with whatever comes one’s way.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Music: CD Ownership, Music Sharing or Spontaneous Listening
I love music… and If I can download it, I will!
My personal music library, spans many artists and genres from starting off using blank tapes to record the top countdown off the radio, to my first album: Blondie’s Autoamerican http://www.blondie.net/album .
All my life I have collected music:
- Cassette tapes, I have owned and stored away 100+
- Records, 50 that I have not listened to in over 20 years. I do want and think about
getting a turntable for the computer. I think that would be fun.
- Compact disks, I own 500+, box of them transferred to computer and stored without
plastic jackets in a box. I buy CDs as gifts for people: Mom just got Sade, Dad got the
Beach Boys.
- mp3s, on my computer with 7813 songs and counting
I current own 2 iPods, I have not touched either of them in over a year.
I use the iphone; that I listen to music, pod casts, wimba sessions every day.
I currently have and frequent ilke.com for live concerts and to create a play list. I also visit my account at playlist.com as well as Youtube.com for music videos.
I am told a lot about Pandora.com from several friends who rave about it!
I have not had the time to investigate, yet.
My personal music library, spans many artists and genres from starting off using blank tapes to record the top countdown off the radio, to my first album: Blondie’s Autoamerican http://www.blondie.net/album .
All my life I have collected music:
- Cassette tapes, I have owned and stored away 100+
- Records, 50 that I have not listened to in over 20 years. I do want and think about
getting a turntable for the computer. I think that would be fun.
- Compact disks, I own 500+, box of them transferred to computer and stored without
plastic jackets in a box. I buy CDs as gifts for people: Mom just got Sade, Dad got the
Beach Boys.
- mp3s, on my computer with 7813 songs and counting
I current own 2 iPods, I have not touched either of them in over a year.
I use the iphone; that I listen to music, pod casts, wimba sessions every day.
I currently have and frequent ilke.com for live concerts and to create a play list. I also visit my account at playlist.com as well as Youtube.com for music videos.
I am told a lot about Pandora.com from several friends who rave about it!
I have not had the time to investigate, yet.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Ken_McLaughlin's Comments to Sharon Jones blog
http://blossjones.blogspot.com/2010/09/week-1-readings-mac.html
"In The Art of Possibility, the authors allow a more individualized approach to the education of your students. It is not a matter of relaxing, or indeed removing, standards, but of taking each student and enabling them to reach their maximum potential. I was particularly moved by the concept of "giving the A" to students by having them basically determine their goals. The likelihood of a student reaching a goal he has set for himself is much higher than the likelihood of meeting a predetermined standard imposed upon him.
Since our goal as educators is to foster the desire to develop and succeed in our students, this philosophy seems tailor made. One of the biggest complaints I hear from fellow teachers is that no matter how "hard" they teach, their students are just not coming up to the mark. Perhaps the "mark" is one that the students have not yet had the experience in life to recognize."
First off Sharon, I love the photo of you as it truly adds to your history and love for music as it comes through your amazing smile while at the piano! I agree with your assessment of this week's reading and how it allows educators to accept and guide learners toward their maximum potential. In addition, you comments on teachers teaching and expecting their students to reach a mark that is not yet recognized from the point of view of the learner is something that needs more attention. As graduation rates and unprepared students move on in life to college or employment. I see that most of our classmates have had the opportunity to rethink what and how content is taught in the classroom compared to the necessary skills needed for all learners to master and to succeed... as the art of Possibilities is an extension to the art of learning how to learn.
"In The Art of Possibility, the authors allow a more individualized approach to the education of your students. It is not a matter of relaxing, or indeed removing, standards, but of taking each student and enabling them to reach their maximum potential. I was particularly moved by the concept of "giving the A" to students by having them basically determine their goals. The likelihood of a student reaching a goal he has set for himself is much higher than the likelihood of meeting a predetermined standard imposed upon him.
Since our goal as educators is to foster the desire to develop and succeed in our students, this philosophy seems tailor made. One of the biggest complaints I hear from fellow teachers is that no matter how "hard" they teach, their students are just not coming up to the mark. Perhaps the "mark" is one that the students have not yet had the experience in life to recognize."
First off Sharon, I love the photo of you as it truly adds to your history and love for music as it comes through your amazing smile while at the piano! I agree with your assessment of this week's reading and how it allows educators to accept and guide learners toward their maximum potential. In addition, you comments on teachers teaching and expecting their students to reach a mark that is not yet recognized from the point of view of the learner is something that needs more attention. As graduation rates and unprepared students move on in life to college or employment. I see that most of our classmates have had the opportunity to rethink what and how content is taught in the classroom compared to the necessary skills needed for all learners to master and to succeed... as the art of Possibilities is an extension to the art of learning how to learn.
Ken _McLaughlin's Comments to Seanna Denee' Jackson's blog
http://seandene.blogspot.com/
Where Seanna writes:
"But I’m caught between who what when where and why. Because it’s all invented it doesn’t make sense. Its like, could I really let go of the box, where will my children eat? I deserve and choose to feed my own children, but is that a “box” idea….lolo..I could go on and on. My thought process I just went thought process I just went through is how I relate Zander’s recommendation of a living in a world of measurements. My thoughts and actions, have been challenged in fully executing this, as I am an artist who doesn’t think naturally this way, but “the box” has requirements that I do…Until I can master this world of possibilities. And I am so open right now, I immerse myself in the possibility...."
Excellent, I am glad that you are open to the Art of Possibilities, I an interested in knowing what you thought of the examples of the historical artists such as Picasso and Michelangelo? I related to these examples as I have enjoyed their work as artists and to learn more about there perspective upon creating masterpieces of art truly intrigues me.
In reading the three chapters, I felt that a lot of what was written follows an eastern approach to life and learning, like the Buddhist monks.
Where Seanna writes:
"But I’m caught between who what when where and why. Because it’s all invented it doesn’t make sense. Its like, could I really let go of the box, where will my children eat? I deserve and choose to feed my own children, but is that a “box” idea….lolo..I could go on and on. My thought process I just went thought process I just went through is how I relate Zander’s recommendation of a living in a world of measurements. My thoughts and actions, have been challenged in fully executing this, as I am an artist who doesn’t think naturally this way, but “the box” has requirements that I do…Until I can master this world of possibilities. And I am so open right now, I immerse myself in the possibility...."
Excellent, I am glad that you are open to the Art of Possibilities, I an interested in knowing what you thought of the examples of the historical artists such as Picasso and Michelangelo? I related to these examples as I have enjoyed their work as artists and to learn more about there perspective upon creating masterpieces of art truly intrigues me.
In reading the three chapters, I felt that a lot of what was written follows an eastern approach to life and learning, like the Buddhist monks.
Ken_McLaughin_Wimba Session 1: Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Professor Joe welcomed all to the course and reviews his contact lists and protocols for the class. He made an agreement to go briefly on the instruction and to refer us to the archive of what needs to be completed, for the literature review. Joe attempted to place the link into the content box and his self-fulfilling prophecy of being booted off the system, happened.
Late work being accepted is at Professor Joe’s discretion.
He explained that by clicking the GPS assignment was intended to flip the perspective of a punitive situation, to one’s idea of construction and being aware of global professional standards. Professor Joe continued to explain his dashboard, the links within the activities and discussion boards.
Action Research:
To hand in a copy to Roxanne, the Literature Review in order to prepare for the month 12 final presentation.
The Status report rubric:
The objective is to have the Literature Review is ready for month 12.
The grade is an adaptive grade, that allows for a grade to move forward onto the 12th month.
I am not your traditional student follow the journey that Full Sail has to offer. In the past, I chose not to hand in assignments as I felt they were not up to the quality that I wanted to submit. Therefore I chose to take classes over again, as I am enrolled in this program to learn, for myself; not for a requirement, not for direct advancement in pay, and simply for me wanting to learn 21st century technologies and how to implement them in my classroom. I agree with the Art of Possibilities, in chapter three when the book states “grades say little about the work done”. I like to focus on constructive criticism and how to improve my practice and or learning environment. I am in no rush to click buttons and pretend I know what is going on. I would further argue that the deductions of most of my points are based in miscommunication on the assignments explained. As each teacher has a unique manner of delivery, and considering most of them have administered the information previously, I think that the instructors get caught up with the fact that they have a great understanding of what they want, and unfortunately it has not been fully delivered through the Full Sail FSO platform. This has been true with the different levels of support and expectations of the Action Research project. As I am a new cyber learner and it amazes me on how much is expected to be known as common knowledge in addition to the content of each course. I do not understand the rush, or bombardment of information.
Professor Joe is serious about deadlines with the ability to continue to modify the end product of the assignment as the course proceeds. He made it clear that he is here to help us through this process.
Late work being accepted is at Professor Joe’s discretion.
He explained that by clicking the GPS assignment was intended to flip the perspective of a punitive situation, to one’s idea of construction and being aware of global professional standards. Professor Joe continued to explain his dashboard, the links within the activities and discussion boards.
Action Research:
To hand in a copy to Roxanne, the Literature Review in order to prepare for the month 12 final presentation.
The Status report rubric:
The objective is to have the Literature Review is ready for month 12.
The grade is an adaptive grade, that allows for a grade to move forward onto the 12th month.
I am not your traditional student follow the journey that Full Sail has to offer. In the past, I chose not to hand in assignments as I felt they were not up to the quality that I wanted to submit. Therefore I chose to take classes over again, as I am enrolled in this program to learn, for myself; not for a requirement, not for direct advancement in pay, and simply for me wanting to learn 21st century technologies and how to implement them in my classroom. I agree with the Art of Possibilities, in chapter three when the book states “grades say little about the work done”. I like to focus on constructive criticism and how to improve my practice and or learning environment. I am in no rush to click buttons and pretend I know what is going on. I would further argue that the deductions of most of my points are based in miscommunication on the assignments explained. As each teacher has a unique manner of delivery, and considering most of them have administered the information previously, I think that the instructors get caught up with the fact that they have a great understanding of what they want, and unfortunately it has not been fully delivered through the Full Sail FSO platform. This has been true with the different levels of support and expectations of the Action Research project. As I am a new cyber learner and it amazes me on how much is expected to be known as common knowledge in addition to the content of each course. I do not understand the rush, or bombardment of information.
Professor Joe is serious about deadlines with the ability to continue to modify the end product of the assignment as the course proceeds. He made it clear that he is here to help us through this process.
Ken_McLaughlin_The Art of Possibilities
The Art of Possibilities. By Benjamin Zander and Stone Zander.
The over-arching concepts presented and the questions asked at the end of each chapter allows one to think outside of the box and welcome the Art of Possibilities. I like how the authors used several examples of historical artists as Picasso and Michelangelo as the had the ability to expand their thinking and create work.
Chapter 1. It’s All Invented:
The interesting fact was how one’s mind naturally attempts to put a story together, even if some of the points to the story are missing. Where as the example of the puzzle on how to solve the nine-dot square and how our minds attempt to organize, define, and confine what we perceive to be possible. I was aware of this mind tease, and it is a great example of open-mindedness used to solve a thinking problem. The chapter ends with a three-part question that allows one to reflect and think outside of the box:
“What assumptions an I making, that I am not aware I am making, that gives me what I see? Once it is answered… then ask: What might I now invent, that I have not invented, and that would give me other choices?
Chapter 2. Stepping into a Universe of Possibility:
This chapter speaks on how most of us (I would add in the western world) live in a world of measurements and by comparing and contrasting things against each other. Where as it is suggested that in the Universe of Possibilities this ‘stretches beyond the world of management to include all words: infinite, generative, and abundant...To set the context and let life unfold.’ The chapter ends with the questions:
‘How are my thoughts and actions, in this moment, reflections of the measurement world?’ The use of the word ‘how’ allows for an inquiry into possibilities. And then the second question, ‘How are my thoughts and actions, in this new movement, a reflection of the measurement world? And how now?’
Chapter 3. Giving an A: Giving Yourself an A.
By giving yourself and others the mental concept of grade of an ‘A’, the Art of Possibilities suggests that the transformation of interacting with others from a place of respect and to allow others to visualize and realize themselves. I like the quote “ This ‘A’ is not an expectation to live up to, but a possibility to live into.” The authors are clear not to be blind to one’s accomplishment and that standards of mastery can allow one to move up to be considered competent in any given field.
Lastly, in Benjamin Zander’s video of his talk at TED discussed the state of classical music, and how people perceive this genre as a dying entity or one that will continue to grow. I liked the comparison of the people interacting with classical music as second hand smoke, as something there. Personally, I like classical music; I am not too familiar with it however I enjoy the overall calmness that allows me to automatically feel. I enjoyed Zander’s introduction to the study of classical music and how through the proper practice and awareness to the scales and notes of music, one can naturally connect to the tension created between the notes and eventually predict what note ought to come next within a song.
The over-arching concepts presented and the questions asked at the end of each chapter allows one to think outside of the box and welcome the Art of Possibilities. I like how the authors used several examples of historical artists as Picasso and Michelangelo as the had the ability to expand their thinking and create work.
Chapter 1. It’s All Invented:
The interesting fact was how one’s mind naturally attempts to put a story together, even if some of the points to the story are missing. Where as the example of the puzzle on how to solve the nine-dot square and how our minds attempt to organize, define, and confine what we perceive to be possible. I was aware of this mind tease, and it is a great example of open-mindedness used to solve a thinking problem. The chapter ends with a three-part question that allows one to reflect and think outside of the box:
“What assumptions an I making, that I am not aware I am making, that gives me what I see? Once it is answered… then ask: What might I now invent, that I have not invented, and that would give me other choices?
Chapter 2. Stepping into a Universe of Possibility:
This chapter speaks on how most of us (I would add in the western world) live in a world of measurements and by comparing and contrasting things against each other. Where as it is suggested that in the Universe of Possibilities this ‘stretches beyond the world of management to include all words: infinite, generative, and abundant...To set the context and let life unfold.’ The chapter ends with the questions:
‘How are my thoughts and actions, in this moment, reflections of the measurement world?’ The use of the word ‘how’ allows for an inquiry into possibilities. And then the second question, ‘How are my thoughts and actions, in this new movement, a reflection of the measurement world? And how now?’
Chapter 3. Giving an A: Giving Yourself an A.
By giving yourself and others the mental concept of grade of an ‘A’, the Art of Possibilities suggests that the transformation of interacting with others from a place of respect and to allow others to visualize and realize themselves. I like the quote “ This ‘A’ is not an expectation to live up to, but a possibility to live into.” The authors are clear not to be blind to one’s accomplishment and that standards of mastery can allow one to move up to be considered competent in any given field.
Lastly, in Benjamin Zander’s video of his talk at TED discussed the state of classical music, and how people perceive this genre as a dying entity or one that will continue to grow. I liked the comparison of the people interacting with classical music as second hand smoke, as something there. Personally, I like classical music; I am not too familiar with it however I enjoy the overall calmness that allows me to automatically feel. I enjoyed Zander’s introduction to the study of classical music and how through the proper practice and awareness to the scales and notes of music, one can naturally connect to the tension created between the notes and eventually predict what note ought to come next within a song.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Wimba Week 4
Here are some of the highlights of Week 4 Wimba's Session
Topic discussed:
- UDUTU
- vs. Moodle: Lego like in visualization, need for training
- vs. Black board, a template (more like FSO)
- vs Elluminate (more like wimba)
The conversation included:
Traditional students and Home School Students transitioning to online learners.
UDUTU:
Classmates addressed the concerns:
- Uploading files
- Converting files, saving as a .pdf
- Restrictions on types of media
- Add assessment to break up the slides.
Advice:
http://edm641.wetpaint.com/page/UDUTU+FAQ
Resize videos:
"http://scriptygoddess.com/resources/proportioncalc.htm"
Be aware of being reactionary vs. of having a plan
To walk away for from technology, awhile, to take a break and return with an open mind.
Classmates UDUTU:
"http://publish.myudutu.com/published/launcheval/22103/Course39892/Launch.html"
Future Project: To be placed in class blog
- Where LMS is going in the future
- Having experienced LMS, what feature ought to be implemented pronto
Ken McLaughlin: My Final UDUTU Project
Comments on Jodi Zeigler's UDUTU
Well done Jodi!
Your UDUTU presentation on the The Effects of Tobacco was clear and informative.
You have an excellent presentation voice that kept me interested in review each slide.
Your use of multi media selections act as a powerful deterrent to tobacco smoking.
I liked your section on the social and emotional effects of smoking.
Your use of quizzes allows for engagement with the presentation.
As a suggestion:
Think about adding additional links to other health related concerns about smoking.
For example the new campaign called 'Shards of Glass' allows for people to see the business side of promoting smoking:
http://www.thetruth.com/
Click on the following link to review Jodi Zeigler's UDUTU presentation:
Comments on Classmate's Donna Thomas' UDUTU
Congratulations Donna!
Thank you for introducing me to goanimate.com as I think it is a great idea for supporting digital media literacy.You present the application clearly that engages the viewer to want to test run Go Animate. I think educators and learners would want to explore this application across the disciplines.
Suggestions:
Some of the slides were repetitive of the same slide. (I might have an older version of your presentation.)
Well Done!
Click the following link to review Donna Thomas' UDUTU presentation:
Comments on classmate Dana Khols' UDUTU
Excellent Idea Dana!
I think your UDUTU presentation can be used a an introduction to web 2.0 applications for both educators and learner interested in knowing what is available and free to use. I think you say it best:
"The Udutu course focuses on creating a Professional Learning Network using iGoogle. We teach the faculty to use Twitter, Facebook, and Google Reader via iGoogle. We also provide an explanation of each for those faculty members not familiar with these tools."
I will use this presentation in my department meeting as I introduce a plan for supporting digital media literacy.
Thank you!
Clic here to review Dana Khol's Blog and UDUTU presentation:
http://dkohlslmo.blogspot.com/
MyUdutu
Hello All,
Here is my UDUTU Promoting Peaceful Communities:
http://publish.myudutu.com/published/launcheval/22090/Course39732/Launch.html
This is still under construction, and will have audio asap. All feed back is welcomed!
Thank you
Here is my UDUTU Promoting Peaceful Communities:
http://publish.myudutu.com/published/launcheval/22090/Course39732/Launch.html
This is still under construction, and will have audio asap. All feed back is welcomed!
Thank you
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Comments on JH- Spirit of Media
http://jhspiritofmedia.blogspot.com/
"I have come to realize that the project manager for any LMS does not have a very easy job, and is required to either have OCD, or be the most organized person on the face of the earth.
In relation to my world, content development would need to stem farther from just archiving and web casting sermons online. I felt I needed to borrow this from my AR blog because it relates to the topic of content tools so well.“The next step in this process is obviously to have an interactive online lesson that accompanies the pastor’s message that the online audience is listening to. The goal is to have the people taking part in the lesson, rather than being lectured to. Corresponding online content that matches online sermons will be very important to the life and future of the connected church.”
Your Learning Management System for archiving and web casting sermons would demand a lot of time to maintain and create. Your comments are very true that the project manager would need to me digital media literate and able to publish a variety of media online to engage the learners and allow them to take part in the lesson. With time and practice, applications like UDUTU can allow for a well organized digital presentation of content.
Comments to Sharon Jones Blog
"A third area of concern is future growth and development. While it is one thing to pick a system or combination of systems that meet today's needs, how will the panel determine the probable needs of the organization in 2 years, 5 years, or 10 years. Admittedly, this is the most difficult area for search committees to agree upon. Not only is it necessary for the committee to project the future needs of their organization, they must also project the potential technological developments of the prospective vendors." - http://blossjones.blogspot.com/2010/08/week-3-readings-choosing-and-lmslcms.html
I enjoyed reading your response to week's 3 readings. I like the topic of development and planning for future needs for a learning environment. Learning management systems ought to be a part of all educational learning environments, as I see this topic as the interdisciplinary bridge that can allow for a collaborative discussion related to planning for the future needs of the learning environment.
Unfortunately, development is an area where many educational environments are not well staffed. It appears that many times educational leaders are too caught up in the daily grind on working within a learning environment that future projections of technological needs are too often not thought about nor acted upon. There is a panel in my work site that is called the Leadership Team who purposed is mandated to discuss our collective educational concerns and directions for improvement. However this Leadership Team is not evaluated on its action and or lack of action. Unfortunately the Leader of the team, the principal, does not like to engage in discussion that would elicit involvement in creating a plan. Instead the leader prefers to lead the team to discuss and report on past events. The principal is threaten by other people's ideas and is more comfortable in controlling the dialogue on past events. Therefore development for planning our technology needs is never an option.
Wimba Week 3
Wimba Session 3 August 18, 2010
Questions:
How does technology change the relationship educators have with their students?
Comments:
The role of technology:
- To teach learners how to program software, will teach learners how to think and communicate in our modern world.
- Promotes digital media literacy by engaging students in active learning in software programming.
It was interesting a great to hear comments from Sharon in Alaska in regards to rural education and having to work with 16 different languages at her school.
Students’ access to the Internet: School, homes, and libraries.
How peer pressure will allow for students who do not have Internet in their homes to seek out the access to Internet to complete assignments.
How to get schools to be less reactionary and negative about technology, mobile devices, blocking applications such as facebook and to rather develop a plan to incorporate the technology that is already apart of being a young learner in 2010.
To teach our students professionalism with technology, appropriate email addresses, and behavior while working academically online.
Discussion on myUDUTU.com.
Cutting back on the expense of technology.
Areas of Concern:
Crazy to hear about Ohio and the social network violations for adults use of technology hindering and being grounds for removal from one’s job.
McLaughlin_Ken_LMO_week3_Readings
Computers vs. Teachers.
In the modern day 2010 world, the classic debate over man vs. the machine continues with the idea that computers might replace teachers in the classroom. In an imaginative utopian world where money is not an issue this clash might seem possible; I would support a paradigm shift in learning environments where learners were instructed by interaction with computers. I would truly support the removal of antiquated methods of instruction to allow for a more technology as an effective way to engage all learners. I could see it as the ultimate ability to differentiate instruction for the various learners within one’s classroom.
Considering that money is a constant variable, this hypothetical situation is not plausible. The human teacher is irreplaceable. The live, emotional unique characteristics of a teacher will always be the ideal mentor to set examples for learners to follow.
I do believe that Web 2.0 applications such as UDUTU will strongly enhance one’s learning environment and allow for a more clear, organized delivery of content for traditional instruction as well as for using a digital media. This application will operate as a solid bridge to allow teachers to cross over from the traditional storage of content and outlined lessons plans to an electronic web-based file cabinet. Teachers will be able to archive their traditional folders and file cabinets within a safe secure cyber location, accessible within a touch of a button.
Action Research Month 10 Learning Management Systems Organization
Learning Management System Organizations has impacted my Action Research by providing more of a structure for delivering classroom content. The introduction to new software applications like UDUTU has exposed me to a new framework for centering my thoughts related to the delivery of content and incorporating the digital online element of my instruction.
I wish this course was offered earlier within the Educational Media Design and Technology program as I think the UDUTU application will truly add a solid foundation to organizing and administering my online content for the different units if instruction.
See the Action Research video click here:
http://web.me.com/k.cornelius.m3/Site_2/Blog/Blog.html
Sunday, August 15, 2010
McLaughlin_Ken_Week2 Project Udutu Setup
1. McLaughlin, Kenneth
2. Student to Content: Conflict Resolution
3. EMDT Multiple Learning Theories, November 2009
4. Student to Content: Conflict Resolution
5. My Initial appraisal of UDUTU.com was through the self directed tutorials. I am new to this web 2.0 application and I need more time to work out some of the kinks. As I have attempted to upload a video created from my EMDT Multiple Learning Theories class to no avail. As it the files .m4v nor .mov were able to be uploaded to the UDUTU.com site. Click here to see video: http://www.viddler.com/explore/kingkenny3/videos/3/
I look forward to create a sequential process for learners to learn about and to get involved with the Community Peace Mural.
6. http://publish.myudutu.com/published/launcheval/22090/Course39732/Launch.html
EMDT Scott: Readings LMO Week 2 Blog
"Honestly, leveraging this type of approach, building an array of interactive and reusable educational media files, would revolutionize my classroom. True, while it can take a significant amount of time to develop digital materials, once a specific lesson or example has been produced, it can easily be stored, recalled, and distributed to learners. Furthermore, organizations often talk about developing "community" and "common language" among staff and faculty in order to develop a compelling call-to-action that excites clients, students, etc. Creating sharable media can help enhance this process. Adding to this process, by developing such materials in-house, institutions and educators are practicing many of the same digital competencies that are likely to be required of students in tomorrow's workplace."
(Retrieved on August 15, 2010 from http://emdtscott.blogspot.com/2010/08/lmo-wk-2-blog-1-readings.html)
My Comments:
I agree, No more file cabinets… lets find the different urls and start a database inclusive of all of our paper resources. If the content was self created, well then its time to electronically archive them and or start publishing our own content on the web. Reusable educational media files would revolutionalize my classroom too!
I started this approach over the past two years on my own, as the economic crisis unfolded and the copying paper became nonexistent. I began to electronically archiving my work on my website, where learners could click and read the assignments on their school and or home computer. No more: “ I lost the assignment” as I no longer hand out any Xerox papers. If the learner wants to print a copy, they are welcome to do so.
I too am eager to start a new academic year this September, to continue my digital learning environment and to set the 21st century example of incorporating technology into the classroom, as well as allowing learners and their parents and guardians to click on the content links and promote a community that supports the learners academic development.
My Comments on Kohls_Dana_Learning Systems: The cost of implementation
"This year my school district is starting an online school. I wonder what work has been done with regard to cost analysis? In addition the district implemented Moodle a few years ago, but no one uses it and support for widespread use is little if any. I have an email in to the tech coordinator to discuss some of the topics that I am learning regarding virtual learning environments. I will update my blog with our conversation and his response."
(retrieved on August 15, 2010 from http://dkohlslmo.blogspot.com/2010/08/kohlsdanalearning-systems-cost-of.html)
My Comments:
It is exciting to hear that you school district is starting an online school. I am interested in knowing what is the school all about? Will it be a virtual school or a physical school were students go to and work online throughout their academic disciplines? This past summer, I have had the opportunity to work with the New English Learners and the Pearsonellis.com. Where students were able to work through he digital learning environment within class and have the ability to log on to the site at home, after the class time was over.
I am not familiar with Moodle. I read your response to Moodle as a usual implementation of technology whereas the expectations are high and the support and / or professional development of the technology is low. This causes educators to feel the need to be left in the dark with new technologies as the professional development is not implemented well and then the initiative becomes a lackluster, uncomfortable approach to technology.
Mclaughlin_Ken_week_two_reading
This week’s readings focused on learning theories: Advanced Distributed Learning, ADL, Learning Management Systems, LMS, and Sharable Content Objective Reference Model, SCORM, as well as the continuation of the ‘alphabet soup’ of the learning systems introduced within week one.
It was interesting to learn that these learning systems were created within the military to improve instruction. The purposes of these modes of instructional operation were to improve the interconnectedness of the specific content across the different areas of learning. I connected the reading to my practice within my Humanities Department where we attempt to use common language for instruction across the disciplines. Whereas each teacher, regardless of academic content, uses similar language to instruct writing an essay, creating a group project, and or referencing research. It is our belief that a common language across the board allows for the learners to see the connectedness between the academic subjects and not several stand alone directions that are different from classroom to classroom. The theory of not having to reinvent the wheel.
The focus on the reading involved a clear approach in building online learning communities to: Development, Management, Maintenance, and Delivery for all content and learning management systems. To assist with the plan for learning progress and to communicate and collaborate within examples of a workforce and enforcing a workflow process. Whereas the ADL, was created to “access the highest quality education and training that can be tailored to an individuals needs and delivered cost effectively, anywhere and anytime.” (adlnet.gov)
The Sharable Content Object Reference Model, SCORM, “a highly valuable set of implementation guidelines and conformance requirements, created to bridge the gap between disparate groups engaged in developing e-learning specifications, and the everyday needs of training developers and providers” (Academic ADL 2004) The use of e-learning content as sharable and Reusable Learning Objects such as all media types: animation, audio, games, graphics, simulations, texts, and video are the foundations of this adaptable learning systems, without having to reinvent the wheel.
The benefits of the shared and reusable learning objects allows for the individual learner personal interest, queries and organizational productivity. The goal is to help produce a highly skilled learner and or workforce, to enhance knowledge to the next generation of a workforce and learners. Whereas development of learning can spread across different geographical locations. ‘Simply put, learning content management systems have enabled training departments to become a strategic weapon for employers.” (Perry)
I wish this material was placed in the beginning of the journey through Full Sail, as it is a lot of new topics that are the basis of our learning, and I think it would have been valuable to apply the current content to our journey. These readings involve a lot of terminology that is the foundation of what educators do within their daily practice. I feel most educators, including me; have little if any knowledge of these theories. It is a lot to grasp during month ten, and only two more courses to complete.
Reference:
Academic ADL Co-Labs SCOurse 2004, 3rd edition. Retried on August 11, 2010 from http://projects.aadlcolab.org/scourse/2004_3rdEd/_viewer/index.html
Advanced Distributed Learning. (2010). SCORM. Retrieved August 9, 2010 from http://www.adlnet.gov/Pages/Default.aspx
Carliner, S. (n.d.). Course management systems versus learning management systems. Internet archive: wayback machine. Retrieved August 10, 2010, from http://web.archive.org/web/20070308145724/http://www.learningcircuits.org/2005/nov2005/carliner.htm
Kruse, K. (n.d.). Measuring the true cost of e-learning. E-Learning (elearning) guru: 100's of articles & white papers & tools. Retrieved August 15, 2010, from http://www.e-learningguru.com/articles/art5_2.htm
Perry, Bill. Training professionals gain agility and power from lcms technologies. Retrieved on August 11, 2010, from www.astd.org/lc/2009/3090_perry.html
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Comments on Classmates' Work_2
Every industry develops its own vocabulary. That vocabulary is frequently full of acronyms. Education is no different. The education industry has recognized the potential of the world wide web and the prevalence of personal computers as a logical next step in the dissemination of instruction.
The first acronym in this veritable alphabet soup is VLE or virtual learning environment. As the name implies, this is a learning environment that happens in cyberspace rather than the conventional classroom. This is closely followed by PLE or personal learning environment. This implies a system whereby the learner directs the path his learning will take.
Next is LMS. This is a learner management system. This system originated in the commercial sector. Learner management systems are geared toward the individual learner in much the same way as the PLE. The learner is able to set his or her own pace.
The most often used acronym in elearning is CMS or course management system. Some confusion exists here, as CMS can also be used to refer to a content management system. As a course management system a CMS would handle all the tasks and materials necessary to manage a class of students within a set time frame. A CMS handles registering students, assigning students to classes, managing assignments and recording and reporting grades. In addition, student resources can be included.
The final acronym currently in use is LCMS, or learner content management system. Developed primarily for military instruction, this system adds an LMS to a content management system. In this way, small packets of instruction that can be reused in multiple teaching applications can be stored in a content library. These packets are called RLO's or reusable learning objects.
Resources:
Awidi,I. (2008). Critical factors in selecting a course management system for higher education in Ghana. Retrieved on August 5, 2010 from http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/EDUCAUSEQuarterlyMagazineVolulm/CriticalFactorsinSelectingaCou/162513
Cormier,D. (2009). How to choose the right cms for education. Retrieved on August 5, 2010 from http://davecormier.com/edblog/2009/01/27/how-to-choose-the-right-cms-for-education/
Comments on Classmates' Work
Collins_Tamara_Week 1 LMO Overview Project
I truly believed that online learning was simply just online learning. There was just one way to do it, not truly understanding that there were several forms of learning with various acronyms to describe it. The video I created showcases what I have learned after watching Dr. Gibson's two-part video.
Thank you, as I enjoyed your visual representation of this weeks terms.
To see the initials of the different systems accompanied by pictures of corporation such as apple, allowed for a connection to the theory in practice.
At first, I did not see the how to incorporate video with the blog assignment, and after seeing your example, I can visualize how I will do so in the future.
Terms for Learning Management Systems
Learning Management Systems, LMS
Information Management, IM
Learning Network, LN
Course Management Systems, CMS
Learning Content Management System, LCMS
Learning Management System, LMS
Personal Learning Environments, PLEs
Personal Learning Network, PLN
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Intrigued with the level of focused study to Learning Management Systems, one will enjoy the visual image of the LMS Landscape offers a graphic organizer that describes the collaboration, e-learning, digital Library, and communication.
History: The development of the Learning Management Systems,LMS, is the need to hyper focus on the process of different learning within different environments. Where the thinking about learning and how one manages the process of learning is the foundation of creating a successful learning environment. This LMS for the current information age, is extremely important as learning is directly connected to outcomes and the ability to use the new information to advance one's goals.
Operative: The operative aspects of Learning Management Systems naturally develops the collective constructive criticism to promote clarity and or change to a more effective approach to accomplish a collective task within the Learning System.
Theoretical: Educators ought to have a direct link to the development of effective learning environments using technology and how to best use e-learning platforms within their learning culture. Educators have a wide range of learning objectives to complement a lesson. Educators offer a valuable lens of perspective for creating a learning environment.
Trends: As the local level of the Education Industry begin to implement their own form of Information Management Systems, we see most public school districts prohibiting the use of electronics. This policy seems to be a clashing element with promoting digital media literacy.
Over time, the school districts will have to welcome the additional opportunities to promote digital media literacy skills.
I downloaded the trial version of Mind Manager 8. I look forward to the 30day process of managing my mind.
References:
LMS Chart from lmsvirtualassistant.com
Wimba Session August 4, 2010: Learning Management Systems and Organization
I am an Action Research Person.
The wimba session was an introduction to the course and the Professor Joe Bustillos. I will have Professor Bustillos for two courses. Months ago, I remember receiving an email about creating a vcard from Joe Bustillos. Then, the only thing I heard was all the fanfare via his colleagues, and former students of whom is Joe Bustillos. The word was that Professor Bustillos is a computer guru, online and available in cyber space! Hearing from the wimba session, it appears to be true.
Lots of reading! The class requires a lot of reading, eleven reading assignments within three weeks. Bustillos recommends focused academic reading, with the purpose of comprehension. Read all the pieces of literature. Comment on the article in third person. Each student will blog one post about the reading and comment on two other blog posts. Copy the first paragraph of the commented blogs into one’s own blog.
A suggestion is to look ahead at assignments.
Dashboard Discussion:
Discussion boards are to be a conversation, commented at least once a week.
The Action Research’s Literature Review is due this week. I have never sent my Literature Review in for review, before. I think I am out of the Action Research Loop. I will look into it the Action Research this week.
Late assignments are accepted based on previous discussions with the professor.
Global Professional Standards, GPS: Click on it now, to be used as a learning opportunity component.
Blog: Assignments go into one’s Blog. Each person can create a separate blog for this class. Blogger or iweb can be used. This will continue next month.
Question:
My question is how can one download a wimba session inclusive of the slides for iTunes? I often listen to the archives while in transit, and often the professor is referencing a slide.
Why is Dashboard programmed to focus students on week by week?
Week_One_Readings
The world needs to come more aware of the 300 year celebration of the first virtual learning environment, only 18 years away! The History of Virtual Learning… Reading this week’s assignments I was surprised by the “the great breadth and scope of the developments in the distance learning industry” (1) as explained in the course outline. I enjoyed the starting point for the History of Virtual Learning, dating to 1728, with the connection of instruction of short hand as the first documented implementation of a virtual lesson within education.
It is profound to think that that ‘short hand’ is the foundation roots of a virtual learning environment and to think how far society has developed since 1728. As I consider myself new to virtual learning environments, or at least today’s vernacular related to virtual learning environments; in cyberspace.
As we jump forward to the 1970’s, some say that the current era of virtual learning via computing with the modern personal computer all began with the Xerox Parc (Palo Alto Research Center) Project. Today in 2010, we continue to use similar personal computers to interact with technology. Some additional research and development products created by the Xerox Parc are: Bitmap graphics, and the Ethernet for local area computer network.
Big Brother came into fruition as Orwell’s famous book 1984, seemed to have come to life as within 25 years of its predicted technically monitored activity. As the key events in the 1980s included: the digital learning website was created, and an online degree program at the School of Management and Strategic Studies at the Western Behavioral Sciences Institute enrolled its first class.
In 2010, the concept of distance education continues to become more popular and more engaging to a wide range of learners, inclusive of genders, all ethnic backgrounds, from across the geography to redefine the term literacy skill development, via the merging of the technology pathway to multimedia and the concept of Digital Media Literacy; to comprehend it, to utilize it, to publish it.
References:
1. http://www.bazaar.org/content/view/10/25/
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_virtual_learning_environments
3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_virtual_learning_environments_1990s
Monday, February 22, 2010
BP13_201023_link to JH- Spirit of Media
Click here for my comments related to JHConquest's assesment on youtego.com:
http://jhspiritofmedia.blogspot.com/2010/02/bp9web20t3-youtego.html?showComment=1266902048103_AIe9_BH_kLxXGW2C-JmMoSR68vxWBOn14ipesMZnF0sE8HxgPO-b_CrKHrm8QDQZRUrTF5uh3gbufVBmA52AygxGOhRbKPIkfU6qxqBNRPeGVmVaY4TE-elR5t_uWBCqTGE3z0qjkjRCUkqMw1iDAFokdhh8431ScolTEDxGgYoivf4Ma8CQXVh7MF82o9g8u0svgdsVC8FCOEQMJl309AlHNmg1Dm5wYyUWonTuMKKnlvWtWmOZCFQ#c6953821629379381865
BP12_201023_ReflectiveMediaAssest2_Funnelbrain.com
Funnelbrain.com
Through the practice of experiencing web 2.0 applications one can create a professional learning environment that promotes Career Technical Education and digital media literacy, where learners have the opportunity to learn with the use of new technologies. Funnelbrain.com is a web 2.0 application that supports digital media literacy within the modern classroom for all academic disciplines.
Funnelbrain.com is a web 2.0 application that allows users to electronically create flash cards on a specific topic, as well as search topic and other individuals or groups of learners. Users can use Funnel Brain as a social network to create study groups and the ability to create tests. Funnel Brain is easy to use and applicable to all academic disciplines. Educators and students interested in vocabulary development and content enrichment can use funnel brain to incorporate other media literacy resources that promote language development: www.wordsmith.org and www.dictionay.com
Funnelbrain.com is a useful application for high school learners who are exploring different professional careers. As users can create electronic flash cards to support vocabulary development related to industry specific vernacular.
Funnelbrain.com will allow all educators and students to add Director to their resume, as learning environments can easily become one’s very own Multi Media Video Production Studio rich with industry vernacular. Each classroom, across academic disciplines, can now be could be set up to be a pod, video, broadcasting with the group project being a collective news show. Where learners practice the specific vocabulary and rotate through the different responsibilities of the professional careers of a reporter, writer, researcher, announcer, technical crew, videographer, editor and producer.
Funnelbrain.com Objectives:
- Increased Media Literacy Skills
- Practice of Professional Skills
- Increased Cyber Etiquette
- Interpersonal skill development
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