Risk, Fear and Paranoia: Perspective, People!

“If you don’t like change, you’re going to like irrelevance even less.” Source This short talk explores the heart of the matter of change, for us, working as learning professionals, as we attempt to enjoy the benefits of technology happily. I suggest you take particular note of the ‘three pillars’ Stilgherrian recounts. I agree that this outlook is of fundamental […]

‘The Two Cultures Problem’

I highly recommend you watch this great talk by Bill Thompson on “The Two Cultures Problem”: OpenTech 2009. It is an exploration of the great divide between those who read ‘code’ and understand the impact of digital technologies, with those who don’t. If you are not familiar with CP Snow’s 1959 lecture that Bill Thompson, who […]

Connectivism & Connective Knowledge #CCK09

This week, like many learning professionals around the globe, I commenced an online course to disrupt all online courses, Connectivism & Connective Knowledge. The #CCK09 MOODLE has many resources and you can drop by and read all the participant introductions. ‘Connectivism is the thesis that knowledge is distributed across a network of connections, and therefore that […]

Reflections on the NSW Deputy Principals' Annual Conference '09

I have been critical of the last couple of DP conferences but found this year’s event in the Hunter Valley a much more satisfying experience.  The venue and facilities were spacious, salubrious and the wireless connectivity good. The mood was very positive in all respects. The keynotes were mostly excellent but what made a difference, […]

Kseniya Simonova – Sand Animation

Kseniya Simonova is a ‘sand animator’ from the Ukraine who explores the ‘Great Patriotic War’ in a unique way. I am looking forward to sharing this with colleagues, students and friends. Enjoy! [vodpod id=Groupvideo.3361660&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26]   more about “Kseniya Simonova – Sand Animation (Ук…“, posted with vodpod   How many of us would even begin to think of […]