Comments on: Hack it! http://hackit.digress.it/hack-i/ for social texts Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:36:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: veletsianos http://hackit.digress.it/hack-i/#comment-28 veletsianos Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:36:47 +0000 http://hackit.digress.it/?p=3#comment-28 I am thinking of changing this topic to focus on blending the real and the virtual (Assuming that such thing as "virtual" even exists: see this: http://www.veletsianos.com/2008/11/15/the-disintegration-of-the-real-virtual-binary/). Or, I might leave it completely open fo anyone interested in leading this session... I am thinking of changing this topic to focus on blending the real and the virtual (Assuming that such thing as “virtual” even exists: see this: http://www.veletsianos.com/2008/11/15/the-disintegration-of-the-real-virtual-binary/). Or, I might leave it completely open fo anyone interested in leading this session…

]]> By: Tom Benton http://hackit.digress.it/hack-i/#comment-27 Tom Benton Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:29:40 +0000 http://hackit.digress.it/?p=3#comment-27 I feel like the authors Michael mentions are interested in the virtual as a means to a vaguely traditional end. I suppose I'm more curious about affordances that have far less to do with simulating various aspects of the real world. I'll look around and see what I can suggest in this area. I feel like the authors Michael mentions are interested in the virtual as a means to a vaguely traditional end. I suppose I’m more curious about affordances that have far less to do with simulating various aspects of the real world. I’ll look around and see what I can suggest in this area.

]]> By: veletsianos http://hackit.digress.it/hack-i/#comment-22 veletsianos Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:29:31 +0000 http://hackit.digress.it/?p=3#comment-22 Hi Les - thanks for the comments. This is for a 3 credit graduate level course (the equivalent of a UK 15 credit unit). It's offered in a school of education for students studying Instructional Technology (a variant of educational tech). Below is a draft description: Students enrolled in this course will study emerging technologies (e.g., Twitter) and innovations (e.g., Connectivism) in the context of online learning. Emerging tools and practices are evolving organisms that may be disruptive, but are not yet fully understood or researched. Together, we will engage in the study and practical application of these to understand their potential implications for online learning in particular and supporting, extending, and transforming communication, teaching, and learning in general. Those interested in new technologies, technological innovation, the changing nature of education and technology, online learning, teaching, training, and participatory culture will find immediate relevance to this course. Immersion in the participatory nature of the contemporary web is paramount for the success of the course. Therefore, although this is a face-to-face course, online activities will extend classroom activities, and, at times, online sessions will replace face-to-face sessions. Hi Les – thanks for the comments. This is for a 3 credit graduate level course (the equivalent of a UK 15 credit unit). It’s offered in a school of education for students studying Instructional Technology (a variant of educational tech). Below is a draft description:

Students enrolled in this course will study emerging technologies (e.g., Twitter) and innovations (e.g., Connectivism) in the context of online learning. Emerging tools and practices are evolving organisms that may be disruptive, but are not yet fully understood or researched. Together, we will engage in the study and practical application of these to understand their potential implications for online learning in particular and supporting, extending, and transforming communication, teaching, and learning in general.

Those interested in new technologies, technological innovation, the changing nature of education and technology, online learning, teaching, training, and participatory culture will find immediate relevance to this course.

Immersion in the participatory nature of the contemporary web is paramount for the success of the course. Therefore, although this is a face-to-face course, online activities will extend classroom activities, and, at times, online sessions will replace face-to-face sessions.

]]> By: Les Carr http://hackit.digress.it/hack-i/#comment-21 Les Carr Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:04:12 +0000 http://hackit.digress.it/?p=3#comment-21 Interesting experiment. Do you have some educational context? Is this an undergraduate or masters course? How many credits? What are the intended educational outcomes? What sort of degrees will it be offered in? Interesting experiment. Do you have some educational context? Is this an undergraduate or masters course? How many credits? What are the intended educational outcomes? What sort of degrees will it be offered in?

]]> By: Hema Dutt Majumder http://hackit.digress.it/hack-i/#comment-18 Hema Dutt Majumder Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:27:42 +0000 http://hackit.digress.it/?p=3#comment-18 Dr.Veletsianos, All of this looks really interesting and I'm quite looking forward to the spring semester. I had a question about whether you would be touching upon the technical aspects of Learning Management Systems. I've used LMSes before but my knowledge is pretty superficial. I'd really like a clearer picture of how scorming works and how database managements systems are put into use here. Would this be possible? Dr.Veletsianos,
All of this looks really interesting and I’m quite looking forward to the spring semester.
I had a question about whether you would be touching upon the technical aspects of Learning Management Systems. I’ve used LMSes before but my knowledge is pretty superficial. I’d really like a clearer picture of how scorming works and how database managements systems are put into use here. Would this be possible?

]]> By: veletsianos http://hackit.digress.it/hack-i/#comment-17 veletsianos Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:28:56 +0000 http://hackit.digress.it/?p=3#comment-17 With regards to the project list, before I reveal what I have in mind, can you (i.e. the students) suggest what kinds of projects you are interested in working on that would keep you engaged throughout the semester such that you'd be motivated to keep up? With regards to the project list, before I reveal what I have in mind, can you (i.e. the students) suggest what kinds of projects you are interested in working on that would keep you engaged throughout the semester such that you’d be motivated to keep up?

]]> By: veletsianos http://hackit.digress.it/hack-i/#comment-16 veletsianos Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:25:41 +0000 http://hackit.digress.it/?p=3#comment-16 I am not sure that this class applies to business training, but if you have suggestions for topics that would fit the topic (online & participatory learning) I am open to suggestions. Additionally, I think a lot of the topic covered apply to business education, but perhaps not necessarily to training employees for specific tasks. Finally, the final project will be open enough for you (and any other student) to apply anything in this realm to their specific interests... I am not sure that this class applies to business training, but if you have suggestions for topics that would fit the topic (online & participatory learning) I am open to suggestions. Additionally, I think a lot of the topic covered apply to business education, but perhaps not necessarily to training employees for specific tasks. Finally, the final project will be open enough for you (and any other student) to apply anything in this realm to their specific interests…

]]> By: Susanne Mathis http://hackit.digress.it/hack-i/#comment-15 Susanne Mathis Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:06:14 +0000 http://hackit.digress.it/?p=3#comment-15 I am much more interested in the aspects of online learning and how it applies to/affects adults in the workplace. I am a training designer/developer. The information I've already covered in other classes on K-12 and even adult higher learning does not apply to me. Can you try and find some topics to cover (particularly in the adult ed part) that apply to business as well? Thanks. I agree on the project list--the projects do take quite a bit of time and when there is an incredible amount of reading to go along with it, it's hard for a person with a full-time job to keep up. Thanks. I am much more interested in the aspects of online learning and how it applies to/affects adults in the workplace. I am a training designer/developer. The information I’ve already covered in other classes on K-12 and even adult higher learning does not apply to me. Can you try and find some topics to cover (particularly in the adult ed part) that apply to business as well? Thanks. I agree on the project list–the projects do take quite a bit of time and when there is an incredible amount of reading to go along with it, it’s hard for a person with a full-time job to keep up. Thanks.

]]> By: Hack My Syllabus « Online Educator http://hackit.digress.it/hack-i/#comment-14 Hack My Syllabus « Online Educator Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:22:48 +0000 http://hackit.digress.it/?p=3#comment-14 [...] offered up his tentative spring syllabus on online learning in the participatory age by creating Hack My Syllabus! Veletisianos has tentatively mapped out his weekly topics and readings, and left it open for [...] [...] offered up his tentative spring syllabus on online learning in the participatory age by creating Hack My Syllabus! Veletisianos has tentatively mapped out his weekly topics and readings, and left it open for [...]

]]> By: veletsianos http://hackit.digress.it/hack-i/#comment-13 veletsianos Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:51:30 +0000 http://hackit.digress.it/?p=3#comment-13 Great question! The answer revolves around the idea of immediacy, narrative, and immersion. We'll talk more about it in class. In the meantime, feel free to send me the link to your blog... Great question! The answer revolves around the idea of immediacy, narrative, and immersion. We’ll talk more about it in class. In the meantime, feel free to send me the link to your blog…

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