All of the above? It seems that we all grapple with the problem of filtering and accessing the high value, meaningful, resonant “records” as Bush would call them.
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Comment on Have we created a brave new world, or a monster? by A. Nelson
It’s hard to imagine that this could (ever be) boring! Thanks for the reminder that the real digital divide matters, as do the underlying inequities that shape that divide. I want to be an optimist on this one, and believe that working for the connected world we want and deserve is worthwhile, necessary, and not hopeless. Looking forward to reading more!
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Comment on Nuggets from the past by A. Nelson
“Professionally our methods of transmitting and reviewing the results of research are generations old and by now are totally inadequate for their purpose.” – That nugget resonates with me as well — both in terms of what Bush confronted in the late 40s and what my (computer) desktop looks like today! I feel like I’ve experienced at least two and maybe three “re-mappings” of my “associative trails” already — and the current one – which promises (threatens?) to jettison my analog scheme entirely (good bye folders – hello tags) seems especially powerful and a bit scary!
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Comment on De-Schooling for Connection by A. Nelson
Yes indeed: http://connectedlearning.tv/connected-learning-principles
It’s hyperlinked after that paragraph, but might not be super obvious. I was so struck by the resonances with Illich’s ideas.
Comment on Time for Co-Learning by A. Nelson
Your situation sounds ideal in so many ways — good for your students, good for your research, and good for you! I’m in a field (history) where books and articles are the most valued kinds of scholarship.
My “recalibrations” this term weren’t particularly innovative — just a more mindful allocation of how I spent my time. While I still saw my courses as 24/7 engagements, I carved out some regular hours for research (not as many as I used to, but more than I’d managed in my first semesters of mostly on-line interaction). I also figured out how to work with my student editors in ways that helped us curate the content on a predictable weekly schedule, and gave me more time to read, comment and reflect on what the class was creating (because the student editors managed lots of the technical / formatting details). And honestly, I think I might have felt like everything was quite manageable if we hadn’t had so many technical glitches. Our WordPress platform was incredibly slow and unstable all semester, which just ate….into…..the….hours…..we……all….could…..have….used…..so…..much….more….effectively. It’s maddening to be at the mercy of forces you don’t control, and to see your students suffer as a result. So I’m really looking forward to the final unit of Connected Courses to get some insight on best practices for keeping my courses out of the blogtalk garage in the future!
Comment on Porcupine Condos by A. Nelson
Reblogged this on Sirius Reflections and commented:
Earlier thoughts on Bill Viola’s “Will There Be Condominiums in Dataspace?”
Comment on Legacies Found and Lost. Wikipedia and Laika by A. Nelson
Thank you Gardner! Definitely chose purge deliberately. And of course I am called to restore the material — I was so surprised that it had been deleted! It may not happen until the rush of the semester (and ccourses) eases up, but I am on it. And I will keep you posted. Also, Laika appreciates that you also cherish her cultural Nachleben. 😉
