Comments for Doc's Blog http://programhouse.com/wordpress Riding the Crest of Change - in the way we communicate, learn, and work in an internetworked world Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:14:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on #jan25 by Doc http://programhouse.com/wordpress/?p=519&cpage=1#comment-51157 Doc Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:14:05 +0000 http://programhouse.com/wordpress/?p=519#comment-51157 Thanks Lisa, for sharing your insights about the many ways that social media helps us to make more immediate observations and connections with people and events than we have heretofore achieved with traditional media. While it is true we need to observe with a critical mind for any bias or distortion, the rise of citizen journalism of the kind we have witnessed in the Arab Spring helps us to see what conditions are like for people who are reaching out for help, so we can respond more immediately and appropriately - even if as individuals, all we do is share what we are witnessing and learning with others. Thanks Lisa, for sharing your insights about the many ways that social media helps us to make more immediate observations and connections with people and events than we have heretofore achieved with traditional media. While it is true we need to observe with a critical mind for any bias or distortion, the rise of citizen journalism of the kind we have witnessed in the Arab Spring helps us to see what conditions are like for people who are reaching out for help, so we can respond more immediately and appropriately – even if as individuals, all we do is share what we are witnessing and learning with others.

]]> Comment on #jan25 by Lisa http://programhouse.com/wordpress/?p=519&cpage=1#comment-51129 Lisa Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:53:09 +0000 http://programhouse.com/wordpress/?p=519#comment-51129 Social media and networking has allowed people to connect with one another in many ways. Reading and being told of the suffering and injustices that others face was how most of us was given information and accepted that information as fact. Now through social media we can visually see for ourselves what is taking place in places like Egypt, Uganda, China, and Myanmar(Burma). In the case of Egypt the government shut down all forms of Internet and web service because the protestors were able to gain support through social media. To know what is happening around the world through social media without having propaganda and falsehoods presented may keep or prevent future horrors. As you stated, change is inevitable, but not all change is good. Sometimes change needs to be planned and organized. Social media has allowed me to go to those places I have not been and to connect with people all over the world. Lisa P Social media and networking has allowed people to connect with one another in many ways. Reading and being told of the suffering and injustices that others face was how most of us was given information and accepted that information as fact.

Now through social media we can visually see for ourselves what is taking place in places like Egypt, Uganda, China, and Myanmar(Burma). In the case of Egypt the government shut down all forms of Internet and web service because the protestors were able to gain support through social media.

To know what is happening around the world through social media without having propaganda and falsehoods presented may keep or prevent future horrors.

As you stated, change is inevitable, but not all change is good. Sometimes change needs to be planned and organized.

Social media has allowed me to go to those places I have not been and to connect with people all over the world.

Lisa P

]]> Comment on Online Presentation Strategies for Visual Learners by Doc http://programhouse.com/wordpress/?p=110&cpage=1#comment-50470 Doc Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:09:18 +0000 http://programhouse.com/wordpress/?p=110#comment-50470 Thanks Lisa, for sharing your comparative learning experience in ways that highlight many advantages offered in online learning, especially for individuals who have stronger preference for visual presentation of information. Thanks Lisa, for sharing your comparative learning experience in ways that highlight many advantages offered in online learning, especially for individuals who have stronger preference for visual presentation of information.

]]> Comment on Online Presentation Strategies for Visual Learners by Lisa http://programhouse.com/wordpress/?p=110&cpage=1#comment-50463 Lisa Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:19:16 +0000 http://programhouse.com/wordpress/?p=110#comment-50463 I returned to school Spring 2010 and I found that sitting in a traditional classroom setting to be boring. After so many years of being visually stimulated through computers my attention level to listen to a lecture was limited. What changed for me was my Biology professor who used PowerPoint and other visuals to help the students get a better understanding of the subject. Additionally, she selected a web site that supported the text book that displayed a variety of charts and graphics. My interest in the class increased as well as my grade. I chose an online school originally because of time and family. Now I take online courses because I am actually learning. This is my 6th-7th class and the well written syllabus and professors additionally notes have made learning easier. The conferences( requirements) and postings between the students allow for more in depth thought to the answers. In a traditional classroom setting the professor lectures and has to solicit participation from the students. Also the outside peripherals and videos added to the online classes has helped to clarify and support the topic. There are those students who need the classroom interaction to understand what is being taught. For me e-learning has allowed me to better manage my time. The ability to go back through the conferences and notes at anytime to help me with my assignments is a bonus. I returned to school Spring 2010 and I found that sitting in a traditional classroom setting to be boring. After so many years of being visually stimulated through computers my attention level to listen to a lecture was limited.
What changed for me was my Biology professor who used PowerPoint and other visuals to help the students get a better understanding of the subject. Additionally, she selected a web site that supported the text book that displayed a variety of charts and graphics. My interest in the class increased as well as my grade.

I chose an online school originally because of time and family. Now I take online courses because I am actually learning. This is my 6th-7th class and the well written syllabus and professors additionally notes have made learning easier.
The conferences( requirements) and postings between the students allow for more in depth thought to the answers. In a traditional classroom setting the professor lectures and has to solicit participation from the students.
Also the outside peripherals and videos added to the online classes has helped to clarify and support the topic. There are those students who need the classroom interaction to understand what is being taught. For me e-learning has allowed me to better manage my time. The ability to go back through the conferences and notes at anytime to help me with my assignments is a bonus.

]]> Comment on The Heart and Soul of Social Networking by Laura Hartman http://programhouse.com/wordpress/?p=722&cpage=1#comment-47681 Laura Hartman Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:23:21 +0000 http://programhouse.com/wordpress/?p=722#comment-47681 Thank you for sharing this charity event. Very inspiring! I voted and passed it on to others on my facebook. Thank you for sharing this charity event. Very inspiring! I voted and passed it on to others on my facebook.

]]> Comment on Prospecting and Preparation Strategies for Online Instructors by Rachelle Cera http://programhouse.com/wordpress/?p=174&cpage=1#comment-45966 Rachelle Cera Tue, 02 Aug 2011 05:22:56 +0000 http://programhouse.com/wordpress/?p=174#comment-45966 I've been thinking about pursuing teaching online courses. After viewing your presentation, I am excited to continue my research and pursue this type of opportunity as a part-time endeavor. Thanks for your insight and encouragement. I’ve been thinking about pursuing teaching online courses. After viewing your presentation, I am excited to continue my research and pursue this type of opportunity as a part-time endeavor. Thanks for your insight and encouragement.

]]> Comment on A mental model of the customer, user, and learner experience by Collaborative reasoning with a social strategy | Doc's Blog http://programhouse.com/wordpress/?p=184&cpage=1#comment-45392 Collaborative reasoning with a social strategy | Doc's Blog Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:16:50 +0000 http://programhouse.com/wordpress/?p=184#comment-45392 [...] A mental model of the customer, user, and learner experience [...] [...] A mental model of the customer, user, and learner experience [...]

]]> Comment on What Hubble 3D teaches us about model-based reasoning by Collaborative reasoning with a social strategy | Doc's Blog http://programhouse.com/wordpress/?p=257&cpage=1#comment-45391 Collaborative reasoning with a social strategy | Doc's Blog Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:08:29 +0000 http://programhouse.com/wordpress/?p=257#comment-45391 [...] What Hubble 3D teaches us about model-based reasoning [...] [...] What Hubble 3D teaches us about model-based reasoning [...]

]]> Comment on This is how it will work – social media chases social crisis by Doc http://programhouse.com/wordpress/?p=556&cpage=1#comment-45262 Doc Mon, 06 Jun 2011 03:56:42 +0000 http://programhouse.com/wordpress/?p=556#comment-45262 In memory of Mohammed "Mo" Nabbous As time has now passed and you have in this life (taken by a tyrant's bullets) - but not in spirit - your voice and image call out to us yet... The youtube video posted of one of your live VideoStream sessions from which we could hear and see what was happening to the people of Benghazi and of Libya: [Message From Libya] TELL THE WORLD WHAT IS HAPPENING TO US!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38EXALI60hg The Libya al Hurra ("Free Libya") Livestream news channel (you founded): http://www.livestream.com/libya17feb Andy Carvin's (acarvin on twitter) moving tributes to you: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/03/23/134770586/remembering-mo-nabbous-the-face-of-libyan-citizen-journalism http://www.livestream.com/pdf2011/video?clipId=pla_20b9efea-edab-429c-abf5-fedb294dc44f&utm_source=lslibrary&utm_medium=ui-thumb You are a father now and a father to all who seek and treasure freedom http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfYrXa-zitc In memory of Mohammed “Mo” Nabbous

As time has now passed and you have in this life (taken by a tyrant’s bullets) – but not in spirit – your voice and image call out to us yet…

The youtube video posted of one of your live VideoStream sessions from which we could hear and see what was happening to the people of Benghazi and of Libya:

[Message From Libya] TELL THE WORLD WHAT IS HAPPENING TO US!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38EXALI60hg

The Libya al Hurra (“Free Libya”) Livestream news channel (you founded):

http://www.livestream.com/libya17feb

Andy Carvin’s (acarvin on twitter) moving tributes to you:

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/03/23/134770586/remembering-mo-nabbous-the-face-of-libyan-citizen-journalism

http://www.livestream.com/pdf2011/video?clipId=pla_20b9efea-edab-429c-abf5-fedb294dc44f&utm_source=lslibrary&utm_medium=ui-thumb

You are a father now and a father to all who seek and treasure freedom

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfYrXa-zitc

]]> Comment on Learner Experience (LX): A Virtuous Circle by Doc http://programhouse.com/wordpress/?p=482&cpage=1#comment-45009 Doc Sun, 08 May 2011 21:59:16 +0000 http://programhouse.com/wordpress/?p=482#comment-45009 Thanks Rick for confirming the problem state that is the justification for a concentrated focus on the learner as a key decision-maker in the educational process - at least in terms of including their input into the design of educational media, courses, or in some rare cases, curriculum. Unfortunately, in many situations in academia and in the corporate realm, this is still uncharted or unwanted territory, so anyone who not only advocates, but also acts on this imperative does so with some degree of risk. Hopefully, an LX discipline that is professionally recognized might create the strength in numbers that is needed to get organizational buy-in to this process. Thanks Rick for confirming the problem state that is the justification for a concentrated focus on the learner as a key decision-maker in the educational process – at least in terms of including their input into the design of educational media, courses, or in some rare cases, curriculum. Unfortunately, in many situations in academia and in the corporate realm, this is still uncharted or unwanted territory, so anyone who not only advocates, but also acts on this imperative does so with some degree of risk. Hopefully, an LX discipline that is professionally recognized might create the strength in numbers that is needed to get organizational buy-in to this process.

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