It was great to hear about continuous topics relating to technology, adoption, and feedback. The same issues that people raised about technology are still be used to criticise the use of technology in the current day. I helped to write the digital high school grant for my home school more than 10 years ago. This was during the early emergence of web 1.5 and found much resistance from non-tech savvy teachers. On the other hand, there were many teachers who embraced the new technology and adapted their teaching to incorporate learning that utilize computers, applications, and the world wide web.
Many teachers struggled with these new technologies, some failed at implementing new tech, and a limited few found success. Teachers are a bunch of resilient learners. Even though most failed, including myself, we reloaded and tried again. Implement the new things were learned, and gradually found success. Over years of practice and hard work, the teachers developed into some of the most engaging and innovative teachers. I believe this comes from not fearing or criticizing the new technology, but embarrassing the good and the bad about technology. Problem solving through the technology, and utilizing the portions that drive greater learning.
Our discussions this week, really delved into the issues that m-learning and e-learning has seen for more than a decade. It is an uphill battle to win over people to support, contribute, and grow through these new technologies. The value of m-0learning seems almost unlimited, by providing SME or subject matter experts in a world that has become smaller due to the world wide web. Contributions from individuals and companies to future the new technologies has driven an entire world to search for more learning, and content knowledge. I'm glad I am here to live and experience this great period in time of exponential growth in new technologies. ***Smiles***
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Week 6 - March 5 2009
Dr. Ellen Wagner and mobile learning (M-Learning) was engaging and exciting to have a dialogue within class.
Access - I liked how she really covered the accessibility of new and emerging technology that reached the mass public. The diagram of adaption by users was very insightful, especially the early adopters. I feel fights are always brewing between new adopters, and late adopters and people who never even bother to utilize the new technologies.
Innovation - Innovation definitely drives new communities of practice (COP). We definitely seek out a place where ideas can be discussed. This only takes place through affordance. New technologies as social network, blogging, and other web 2.0 apps have made it possible for people to connect in ways we have never done before. Dr. Wagner gave much insight into her life as not wanting to "miss the boat" to be involved in new and merging technology.
Sustainability - Not sure what to say here. technologies are changing faster than we can learn and use them. Seems like as we learn one app, two or three others pop up. Sustainability is still a big question on my mind. More to come later.
Access - I liked how she really covered the accessibility of new and emerging technology that reached the mass public. The diagram of adaption by users was very insightful, especially the early adopters. I feel fights are always brewing between new adopters, and late adopters and people who never even bother to utilize the new technologies.
Innovation - Innovation definitely drives new communities of practice (COP). We definitely seek out a place where ideas can be discussed. This only takes place through affordance. New technologies as social network, blogging, and other web 2.0 apps have made it possible for people to connect in ways we have never done before. Dr. Wagner gave much insight into her life as not wanting to "miss the boat" to be involved in new and merging technology.
Sustainability - Not sure what to say here. technologies are changing faster than we can learn and use them. Seems like as we learn one app, two or three others pop up. Sustainability is still a big question on my mind. More to come later.
Week 5
Hey All,
Here is my voicethread when I was trying to relate to Dr. Bonk's Presentation. I hope you enjoy, and I will return to write some more. I'm exhausted, but happy! :-)
http://voicethread.com/share/382249/
Hey everyone. This week had again much new technology to absorb. The mantra "We all learn" I think is great. It speaks to everyone around the world, regardless of race, nationality, ethnicity, or global position. Learning is no longer a place, but everyone is under one cloud. "Cloud Computing and Learning" means no matter where we are, we can all learn. The issue is access to the Internet. Once everyone has access it is possible to find learning taking place everywhere.
E-learning breaks down the barriers that once restricted knowledge to only the countries with large monetary systems. Individuals and companies have provided new technology and content to individuals and schools. This has made the world a "flat" place, where almost everyone has equal access to learning, content knowledge, new technology applications, and rivaling traditional schools of learning.
This benefits the poorest of nations, and helps the populous of these nations. It provides learning, training, and ultimately opportunities. Newly emerging educated people are now becoming contributing participants into the new digital age. Where content, collaboration, and community are built within many learning communities. Learning communities are being broadened by contributors that collaborate around the globe. The act of contributing content, feedback, and openness has created a world that is looking to solve global issues by educating one individual at a time, on their own pace, and at low to no monetary cost. Rather amazing. :-) **giggles**
Here is my voicethread when I was trying to relate to Dr. Bonk's Presentation. I hope you enjoy, and I will return to write some more. I'm exhausted, but happy! :-)
http://voicethread.com/share/382249/
Hey everyone. This week had again much new technology to absorb. The mantra "We all learn" I think is great. It speaks to everyone around the world, regardless of race, nationality, ethnicity, or global position. Learning is no longer a place, but everyone is under one cloud. "Cloud Computing and Learning" means no matter where we are, we can all learn. The issue is access to the Internet. Once everyone has access it is possible to find learning taking place everywhere.
E-learning breaks down the barriers that once restricted knowledge to only the countries with large monetary systems. Individuals and companies have provided new technology and content to individuals and schools. This has made the world a "flat" place, where almost everyone has equal access to learning, content knowledge, new technology applications, and rivaling traditional schools of learning.
This benefits the poorest of nations, and helps the populous of these nations. It provides learning, training, and ultimately opportunities. Newly emerging educated people are now becoming contributing participants into the new digital age. Where content, collaboration, and community are built within many learning communities. Learning communities are being broadened by contributors that collaborate around the globe. The act of contributing content, feedback, and openness has created a world that is looking to solve global issues by educating one individual at a time, on their own pace, and at low to no monetary cost. Rather amazing. :-) **giggles**
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