This is my third attempt at an introductory post. The first was too boring (this is my third MOOC, hope I last a bit longer this time), the second too whacky (a meta-story based on discovery of a strange calendar device in a space colony mysteriously abandoned by its inhabitants).
I wil, however, use OpenSim (an open source immersive environment closely based on Second Life) and, provided time allows, create artefacts that model my understanding of the course even if I abandon the concept of a meta-story. If anyone is interested in OpenSim, do let me know.
Most likely I will dip in for sessions rather than aim for blanket attendance. Clark Aldrich and Diana Laurillard are standout contributors for me though many of the others familiar and deserving of equal attention. Even if I falter, I will scan the daily newsletter and follow a few links to keep pseudo-current.
Anyway, good luck to the spaceship #change11. Prepare for launch!
3 comments:
I was going to ask what change11 was, but like an information literate person I did some googling ;-)
It's tempting to join in with it, but I think I have to crush the temptation or I won't get any sleep at all. I already got tempted to write a comment on Stephen Downes blog arguing with his interpretation of collaboration & cooperation (but I stopped myself)
It struck me that there was something in common between this approach and the "23 things" approach that has become popular amongst librarians (the original 23 Things was in 2006). This is a current popular example of a 23 things that is part way through: http://cpd23.blogspot.com/
However, in what might be seen as a stereotypically librarian fashion (or perhaps just - practitioner fashion) whilst it has a similar format (a weekly change of topic, central blog or website, encouraging people to set up their own blogs and use Web 2.0 to communicate, encouragement to both practice and reflect) there is a very clear practical focus on learning specific tools, or reflecting on issues in order to do something concrete in relation to your job or career.
I'm actually trying to combine a 23 Things approach with a module I run this semester...
Thanks for the comment and apologies for being obscure. Look forward to hearing how the 23 Things approach works out for you.
For anyone interested, the actual URL is http://change.mooc.ca/ -- as I make clear (hopefully), my level of participation is likely to vary significantly over the 36 weeks.
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