Comments for Potentially Coherent 2 http://cindyu.wordpress.com reflections about learning and technology Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:15:59 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Cell phones, ipods and knowing when to quit… by free palm pre http://cindyu.wordpress.com/2008/11/06/cell-phones-ipods-and-knowing-when-to-quit/#comment-159 free palm pre Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:15:59 +0000 http://cindyu.wordpress.com/?p=104#comment-159 Excellent article, bookmarked for future referrence Excellent article, bookmarked for future referrence

]]> Comment on Things I learned at opened09… by cindyu http://cindyu.wordpress.com/2009/08/17/things-i-learned-at-opened09/#comment-149 cindyu Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:27:39 +0000 http://cindyu.wordpress.com/?p=209#comment-149 Thanks for your comment, Derek, and the link to Darcy's post and the conversation there. I have to say that since this issue has surfaced, I have been blown away by the thoughtful, considerate conversations happening face to face and in the blogosphere. I feel fortunate to be associated with (dare I say INCLUDED) in a community that doesn't shy away from dealing with the messy stuff that naturally surfaces when grappling with issues of openness, community, sharing and involvement. I am reminding myself (as much as I am asking of others) to consider that it takes a different kind of listening when we want to really hear voices that are different from our own. Thanks for continuing the conversation and I look forward to seeing you at the next event! Thanks for your comment, Derek, and the link to Darcy’s post and the conversation there.

I have to say that since this issue has surfaced, I have been blown away by the thoughtful, considerate conversations happening face to face and in the blogosphere. I feel fortunate to be associated with (dare I say INCLUDED) in a community that doesn’t shy away from dealing with the messy stuff that naturally surfaces when grappling with issues of openness, community, sharing and involvement.

I am reminding myself (as much as I am asking of others) to consider that it takes a different kind of listening when we want to really hear voices that are different from our own.

Thanks for continuing the conversation and I look forward to seeing you at the next event!

]]> Comment on Things I learned at opened09… by Derek http://cindyu.wordpress.com/2009/08/17/things-i-learned-at-opened09/#comment-148 Derek Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:22:59 +0000 http://cindyu.wordpress.com/?p=209#comment-148 Cindy, You may like to read this post: http://www.darcynorman.net/2009/08/20/on-the-open-education-experience/ and also the comments In terms of the inclusion issues, I also don't think it is totally a gender issue either. Even so, the conference still rated as one of the best I have been to. I loved the minimalist aspects. No conference books, bags, sponsors formality speeches, 90 minute lunches offsite nearby (but I did find it difficult to find company). 15 minutes between sessions to debrief and transition, open space sessions, continuous coffee/juice. I don't think I am on the inside so to speak, but Scott, Brian, Chris etc al did give me a bit more of the time of day than the usual conference organisers, who are often rushing around still organising. The inclusion issue is just one of the themes emerging from the conference, and looking at some of the comments on twitter and the blogs I think we may have moved on just a little in terms of at least understanding there is an issue. Whether it ends with any change happening remains to be seen. Cindy, You may like to read this post: http://www.darcynorman.net/2009/08/20/on-the-open-education-experience/ and also the comments

In terms of the inclusion issues, I also don’t think it is totally a gender issue either.

Even so, the conference still rated as one of the best I have been to. I loved the minimalist aspects. No conference books, bags, sponsors formality speeches, 90 minute lunches offsite nearby (but I did find it difficult to find company). 15 minutes between sessions to debrief and transition, open space sessions, continuous coffee/juice. I don’t think I am on the inside so to speak, but Scott, Brian, Chris etc al did give me a bit more of the time of day than the usual conference organisers, who are often rushing around still organising.

The inclusion issue is just one of the themes emerging from the conference, and looking at some of the comments on twitter and the blogs I think we may have moved on just a little in terms of at least understanding there is an issue. Whether it ends with any change happening remains to be seen.

]]> Comment on Things I learned at opened09… by cindyu http://cindyu.wordpress.com/2009/08/17/things-i-learned-at-opened09/#comment-145 cindyu Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:38:36 +0000 http://cindyu.wordpress.com/?p=209#comment-145 Thanks Brian, Yes, let's definitely continue the conversation. Not sure it is totally a gender issue - though that's part of it. Good to talk soon... Cindy Thanks Brian,

Yes, let’s definitely continue the conversation. Not sure it is totally a gender issue – though that’s part of it. Good to talk soon…

Cindy

]]> Comment on Things I learned at opened09… by Brian http://cindyu.wordpress.com/2009/08/17/things-i-learned-at-opened09/#comment-144 Brian Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:34:22 +0000 http://cindyu.wordpress.com/?p=209#comment-144 Hi CIndy - Catherine, Nicole, and Andre all expressed a similar discomfort to what you seem to be describing here. I'm interested in continuing that discussion with all of you (and anyone else who felt that way). Because you are right, inclusiveness is vital in any educational context, especially one dedicated to openness. Thank you for everything you brought to the conference. Hi CIndy – Catherine, Nicole, and Andre all expressed a similar discomfort to what you seem to be describing here. I’m interested in continuing that discussion with all of you (and anyone else who felt that way). Because you are right, inclusiveness is vital in any educational context, especially one dedicated to openness.

Thank you for everything you brought to the conference.

]]> Comment on Things I learned at opened09… by cindyu http://cindyu.wordpress.com/2009/08/17/things-i-learned-at-opened09/#comment-143 cindyu Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:52:01 +0000 http://cindyu.wordpress.com/?p=209#comment-143 Hi Chris, Thanks for your comment. Let's follow up by email. Cindy Hi Chris,

Thanks for your comment. Let’s follow up by email.

Cindy

]]> Comment on Things I learned at opened09… by Chris Lott http://cindyu.wordpress.com/2009/08/17/things-i-learned-at-opened09/#comment-142 Chris Lott Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:46:57 +0000 http://cindyu.wordpress.com/?p=209#comment-142 As one of the organizers-- and having spent a fair amount of time working on speaker selection and expectations-- I appreciate your thoughts on the conference. I'd like to hear more about two areas you mention: gender equity (for lack of a better term) and session format. I'm happy to do so here or via email, just let me know which you prefer! And thanks for pointing to my blog entry as well... As one of the organizers– and having spent a fair amount of time working on speaker selection and expectations– I appreciate your thoughts on the conference. I’d like to hear more about two areas you mention: gender equity (for lack of a better term) and session format. I’m happy to do so here or via email, just let me know which you prefer!

And thanks for pointing to my blog entry as well…

]]> Comment on Learners and PLE’s by Personal Learning Environments | andremalan.net http://cindyu.wordpress.com/2009/06/24/learners-and-ples/#comment-120 Personal Learning Environments | andremalan.net Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:11:31 +0000 http://cindyu.wordpress.com/?p=188#comment-120 [...] day, that is what most students really care about. Why shouldn’t they? As Cindy said in her follow-up post “We’ve structured the education system this way, it’s not their fault”. I am often [...] [...] day, that is what most students really care about. Why shouldn’t they? As Cindy said in her follow-up post “We’ve structured the education system this way, it’s not their fault”. I am often [...]

]]> Comment on Twittering and Twondering by cindyu http://cindyu.wordpress.com/2009/04/16/twittering-and-twondering/#comment-115 cindyu Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:05:06 +0000 http://cindyu.wordpress.com/?p=153#comment-115 Hi Chris, Thanks for your comment. I hope we get to meet in person sometime. I was blown away by your Ustreamed TTIX keynote: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1611334. You brilliantly wove together so many themes that I have been near obsessed with (in a chaotic, fragmented jumble) over the past year! Thanks! Hi Chris,

Thanks for your comment. I hope we get to meet in person sometime. I was blown away by your Ustreamed TTIX keynote: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1611334. You brilliantly wove together so many themes that I have been near obsessed with (in a chaotic, fragmented jumble) over the past year! Thanks!

]]> Comment on Twittering and Twondering by chrisl http://cindyu.wordpress.com/2009/04/16/twittering-and-twondering/#comment-114 chrisl Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:28:51 +0000 http://cindyu.wordpress.com/?p=153#comment-114 Your cloud comparison isn't just a nice way of getting a quick sense of the "sides" in this ridiculous debate (there's wrong and then there's really wrong), but a great example of using word clouds meaningfully... not that I have a problem with clouds as pretty pictures or anything, but... Your cloud comparison isn’t just a nice way of getting a quick sense of the “sides” in this ridiculous debate (there’s wrong and then there’s really wrong), but a great example of using word clouds meaningfully… not that I have a problem with clouds as pretty pictures or anything, but…

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