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Our Chemical Selves: The Biology of Connectivism

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 Connectivist Learning: course Prerequisites: 

your own device, internet connection, oxytocin and adrenaline

This is my last post before the edcMOOC course starts tomorrow. Through this blog, I’ve been living out the connectivist experience of not one, but two MOOCS, both which are experimental in the connectivist “genre”.
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Introduction

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The first task is to create an introductory post. I obviously already have some of that information on this site but I thought I would summarise the essentials into this brief post. 
I am an Australian, through and through. I love my footy, pies and beers and certainly couldn't get by without my mates.
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The Power of Social Media

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Since I started to take part in the connectivist MOOC #etmooc my awareness of the way that I use technology to connect with both my peers and my learners has increased greatly. This week I have been particularly aware of the role that social media plays in supporting the progression of learners from Further Education to Higher Education.…

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Week note 2/2013

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This week I’ve:

 

  • Participated in my first webinar! Normally I lurk.
  • #etmooc – read and commented on blog posts plus attended the above webinar
  • Sent off my CMALT application for assessment.
  • Presented an ‘ILT Tip’ at the sixth form academic board
  • Arranged for my students to interview an award winning journalist for the ‘Careers TV’ project
  • Organised a web designer for the ‘Careers TV’ site
  • Had the branding created for the ‘Careers TV’ site
  • Organised a focus group for the study skills project
  • Connect with my peers via the alt forum and received lots of useful replies for a training package I’m working on
  • Created a staff training session on electronic presentation tools which includes a comic book generator and software for creating interactive posters

 

 

 

 

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Alright, it’s time to begin. . .

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I know we’re almost two weeks in and I’ve just been able to watch all of the sessions. I’ve still not completed my introduction and I’m not sure why.  There is so much information that has been shared over the last two weeks that I’m still processing much of what I’ve heard and read.  …

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kgitch on authenticity

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When I joined this #etmooc, I asked the question “How, in the big picture of 1600 people, does one connect inside this MOOC?” @AlisonSeaman left a comment on my blog encouraging me to remember what it takes to get to know someone in real life and to allow myself the time to become acquainted.…

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Who is Wise?

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Ben Zoma says:
Who is wise?
The one who learns from every person…
Who is brave?
The one who subdues his negative inclination…
Who is rich?
The one who is appreciates what he has…
Who is honored?
The one who gives honor to others…
(Talmud – Avot 4:1)

Sometimes ancient wisdom becomes new again.…

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