Okay, so I really should have posted this about two weeks ago, but better late than never, right? Someone remarked at the videos I posted recently, and I thought it would be interesting to post my favorites from '07. You may notice that some of the videos were actually created/posted earlier than '07 ... I'm just going by when I first stumbled upon them.
Web 2.0/Tech
Education?
A co-worker was working on a presentation that showcased how educators can use free Web 2.0 tools in their courses ... she came across this video, which has spawned several imitations on YouTube. We discussed creating our own ... but we came to our senses.
Music
I wish they would record another version of this to say -- DC city bottoms are bitter!
Fun Stuff
One of the best for last:
Showing posts with label instructional technology. Show all posts
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Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Friday, September 21, 2007
Immersion -- Week 4
I am Jealous!
So, in my EDIT 730 class (Analysis and Design of Multimedia/Hypermedia Environments), we are working in teams on an Instructional Technology (IT) issue, focusing specifically on Web 2.0. Of course the Immersion team is working with T/TAC Online. Another team in the class is working with Croquet. No, it is not the game that is played in your backyard. Croquet is a "software development environment for creating and deploying deeply collaborative multi-user online applications on multiple operating systems and devices". While like Second Life in that it provides a 3D digital world, that is where the similarities end. It is open source. It has a peer-based network architecture. Users can develop applications collaboratively and easily, without the need to know how the applications work. You don't need a hi-tech video card or a super fast processor. Just a decent computer and a decent Internet connection. So the class Croquet team got to speak with some of the key people involved in the development of Croquet and the Croquet Consortium. While Croquet is still in its infancy, being involved at the beginning phases of a project that has the potential for a big impact is a unique opportunity. GMU's IT Program is exploring long term partnerships with the Croquet Consortium beyond the project in EDIT 730.
So can I say again that I am jealous? The Immersion Team met with our SMEs last week and they were all over the map with what they believe should be the next step for T/TAC Online. We spent most of last week spinning our wheels as a result. We needed to come up with project goals - when we still don't even know what the real IT issues are! Luckily, we met with more T/TAC professionals yesterday. Their insights on the day-to-day challenges of service delivery and promoting awareness of resources gave us a clearer picture as to what issues need to be addressed. But - don't get me wrong - I am still excited about the T/TAC project, I just want to be involved in the Croquet project too! Maybe that is something that can be addressed in the PhD program? Hmmm ....
So, in my EDIT 730 class (Analysis and Design of Multimedia/Hypermedia Environments), we are working in teams on an Instructional Technology (IT) issue, focusing specifically on Web 2.0. Of course the Immersion team is working with T/TAC Online. Another team in the class is working with Croquet. No, it is not the game that is played in your backyard. Croquet is a "software development environment for creating and deploying deeply collaborative multi-user online applications on multiple operating systems and devices". While like Second Life in that it provides a 3D digital world, that is where the similarities end. It is open source. It has a peer-based network architecture. Users can develop applications collaboratively and easily, without the need to know how the applications work. You don't need a hi-tech video card or a super fast processor. Just a decent computer and a decent Internet connection. So the class Croquet team got to speak with some of the key people involved in the development of Croquet and the Croquet Consortium. While Croquet is still in its infancy, being involved at the beginning phases of a project that has the potential for a big impact is a unique opportunity. GMU's IT Program is exploring long term partnerships with the Croquet Consortium beyond the project in EDIT 730.
So can I say again that I am jealous? The Immersion Team met with our SMEs last week and they were all over the map with what they believe should be the next step for T/TAC Online. We spent most of last week spinning our wheels as a result. We needed to come up with project goals - when we still don't even know what the real IT issues are! Luckily, we met with more T/TAC professionals yesterday. Their insights on the day-to-day challenges of service delivery and promoting awareness of resources gave us a clearer picture as to what issues need to be addressed. But - don't get me wrong - I am still excited about the T/TAC project, I just want to be involved in the Croquet project too! Maybe that is something that can be addressed in the PhD program? Hmmm ....
Friday, August 31, 2007
Facebook and wikis and blogs, oh my!
So classes started on Monday. My first class -- Analysis and Design of Multimedia/Hypermedia Environments -- I was pleasantly surprised to find out that my instructor wants everyone to start a Facebook profile. She has also established a class wiki to share general information, class resources, and serve as a document repository for our group projects. She wants us to contribute a few times to a class blog. As you can see, we are exploring Web 2.0, and she is taking the approach of -- we can't talk about Web 2.0 unless we do Web 2.0. All I can do is thank Nan W. for pushing me to start a Facebook profile over the summer! I am also glad that I have worked with a wiki before and started this blog before classes began.
Web 2.0 is an interesting animal. Here are a few clips that try to get to the meat of the Web 2.0 idea.
Web 2.0
Web 2.0 ... The Machine is Us/ing Us
A friend recently blogged about an interesting impact of the Web 2.0 culture. The creator of Web 2.0 ... The Machine is Us/ing Us, Professor Michael Wesch, recently lead a cultural anthropology class at Kansas State University through a digital ethnography of YouTube. See their YouTube project site. I find the idea of digital ethnography fascinating and would love to explore the subject further.
Web 2.0 is an interesting animal. Here are a few clips that try to get to the meat of the Web 2.0 idea.
Web 2.0
Web 2.0 ... The Machine is Us/ing Us
A friend recently blogged about an interesting impact of the Web 2.0 culture. The creator of Web 2.0 ... The Machine is Us/ing Us, Professor Michael Wesch, recently lead a cultural anthropology class at Kansas State University through a digital ethnography of YouTube. See their YouTube project site. I find the idea of digital ethnography fascinating and would love to explore the subject further.
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