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September 22, 2011

[Week 1 : Orientation]

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An Interview with Stephen Downes
Darrel Branson and Tony Richards, Ed Tech Crew, September 22, 2011.

Interview with the good people at Ed Tech Crew talking about this course, connectivism in general, and related topics.
Enclosure: files/audio/EDTECHCREW175.mp3 Size: 47166387 bytes, type: audio/mpeg [Comment]

Recording: Zoraini Wati Abas
, , September 22, 2011.

Well, our live session yesterday didn't quite turn out as planned. At least not initially. If you joined us, you're aware that Big Blue Button (the synchronous tool we were planning to use in #change11) doesn't like many participants in the room at once. I think it took us about 8 minutes to crash the system.

However, after a period of frustration and irritation, Barry Dahl offered the use of his Fuze Meeting account. So, we had a session after all. The link is in the title of this post. Thanks for your patience on this. While we are experimenting with each open course we run, this experience was outside of the scope of experimentation and more in line with "well, that sucked". Anyway. we're getting there... [Comment]

Presentation

Mobile learning (m-learning) at the Open University Malaysia
This page contains the audio recording, video recording, and slides created to accompany the live session with Zoraini Wati Abas on the topic of Mobile learning (m-learning) at the Open University Malaysia. The session provided an overview of m-learning at OUM, some of the issues and challenges faced during the implementation and ideas for the future. #week2 [FUZE Recording] Presentation by Zoraini Wati Abas, #change11, , [Link]

Blog Posts

This is a list of the blog posts mentioning the change11 keyword or tag harvested from the list of blogs submitted by participants.
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Feedback on Big Blue Button
Downes, Half an Hour
Feedback sent by request to Big Blue Button application authors after our #change11 experience:Our installation is managed by Stephen Dame, who has setup a dedicated server for it. I have copied him on this email. He can provide you with details of the server configuration.You are correct, we were running 0.8-beta. We were set atmaxParticipants = -1 (unlimited) and the server crashed at 63 attendees.Specifically, we crashed as I attempted to mute participants.Specific issues encountered in .... [Link] 2011-09-22T09:48:00.004-03:00 [Comment]

Change Week 2
Colin, Learning in the workplace
Zoraini Wati Abas presented on the topic of Mobile Learning at the OU Malaysia yesterday: (http://change.mooc.ca/cgi-bin/page.cgi?post=60 ). Now there is an inherent problem with these presentations as they coincide with me picking up the wee lad from nursery and making his tea. The recording and slides of the talk aren’t up yet, but now is [...] [Link] Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:49:20 +0000 [Comment]

El poder de los SMS como herramienta de apoyo al aprendizaje
Ajo, Pedagogia Informacional
En esta segunda semana de MOOc #change11 estamos reflexionando sobre el uso de los móviles en el aprendizaje (m-learning), la experiencia marco de la reflexión viene ni más ni menos que de Malasia :   Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia A los promotores del aprendizaje en red que estamos conectados y actualizados nos sorprende el uso de una herramienta como el SMS, que en principio consideramos anacrónica y demasiado simple, razonamos que muchos de .... [Link] 2011-09-22T02:58:00.000-07:00 [Comment]

#change11: effetto ” Mobile Learning at…”
serenaturri, serenaturri's Blog
Rispondendo al bisogno di  coniugare elementi confinanti, attraverso una serie di quesiti, sono approdata  a collegamenti per me utili e significativi. Prima domanda: L’attracco al video che di seguito propongo, e a cui sono arrivata grazie all’aggregatore Google Reader, avrebbe avuto luogo se non fossi sintonizzata sulla frequenza Mobile Learning? Ne dubito. È, difatti, piuttosto [...] [Link] Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:25:14 +0000 [Comment]

Cooperation and Collaboration with OER #Change11
mdeimann, markusmind
The recently raised question concerning cooperation and collaboration in settings of change such as the MOOC #change11 is surely an important issue. Here is an interesting blog post with a related discussion. I have been involved in a large EU project where we attempt to build a model for team-based development in Higher Education to [...] [Link] Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:56:44 +0000 [Comment]

#change11 Using SMS’s
vheerme1, Open Distance Learning
Background:  I present two undergrad modules for first year students in the National Diploma Information Technology.  The first module is Introduction to Web Design/ICT1513 and the second is Introduction to Interactive Programming (JavaScript)/ICT1512.  We work on a semester system which is approximately 15 weeks, first semester starting January and second semester starting July.  Each semester both [...] [Link] Thu, 22 Sep 2011 06:35:57 +0000 [Comment]

Questions on Zoraina’s SMS in Open University Malaysia #change11
jaapsoft2, connectiv
Professor my questions: 1. Do you use SMS for activating student academic behavior because it is cheap or because it is the best way to get results? 2. In Comments: Zoraini's presentation of using the SMS technology in OUM #change11 Louise Lee writes about her skepticism. I do share these questions with Louise. 3. Do [...] [Link] Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:50:03 +0000 [Comment]

Mobile learning (m-learning) at the Open University Malaysia ~ #change11
Group members, Best content in change11 | Diigo - Groups
Tags: m-learning, MOOCby: Константин Бугайчук [Link] Thu, 22 Sep 2011 06:52:34 -0000 [Comment]

Twitter Updates for 2011-09-22
t.stafford, Desperately Seeking Fusion™
RT 90% of Training Leaders Say Virtual Learning Will Tackle Skills Shortfall: http://ow.ly/6AzyS #education #elearning @tmstaffordllc # RT Great Ways to Prevent Cheating on Online Quizzes – http://t.co/CSYR7Ho8 #elearning #fb @tmstaffordllc # RT Top 20 Must-Have Educational #iPhone & iPad Apps Used By Real Teachers http://kcy.me/508a #mlearning #elearning @tmstaffordllc # RT $500,000 Donation Buys Digital [...] [Link] Thu, 22 Sep 2011 06:00:00 +0000 [Comment]

Big (blue) Bang
Jim, WayUpNorth's Blog
What happens when 63 eager MOOCers get kicked out of BigBlueButton on their individual derrières? Well, first there's a big bang as they are ejected to the farthest reaches of the Twitter/FB/G+ multiverse.  Then, as gravitational attraction overcomes the energy … Continue reading → [Link] Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:51:29 +0000 [Comment]

Reflecting on the MOOC #change11
Jennifer, Social Constructivist
I've taken on a gamble, signing up to take part in MOOC #change11 to get informed about education technology, blended online learning, sharing, connecting and other things. I'm still not sure what it's all about, but it seems to be - as far as I've managed to work out - an online virtual world of sharing ideas, resources, experiences and opportunities to change education. I'm adding a page to this Blog to isolate my reflections, so look at my MOOC Reflection Page to .... [Link] 2011-09-21T20:56:00.000-07:00 [Comment]

Convergence of Abundant Content and Prior Learning Assessment
Tai, Tai MOOCing About
As I have been reading various blogs and participating on some discussion boards, some ideas about open learning and higher education credentialing have begun to come together. I see the promise in open learning as reducing significant financial and location barriers and allowing broad access to learning resources, but how such learning could be assessed and credentialed is still fuzzy. This credentialing will need to be coupled with other services. Siemens recently opined, "What is valuable, .... [Link] Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:51:00 +0000 [Comment]

Scenarios, Stories and Micro eLearning: Context is King
Group members, Best content in change11 | Diigo - Groups
Tags: no_tagby: [Link] Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:13:59 -0000 [Comment]

Mobile learning: A tutor in your pocket « Jenny Connected
Group members, Best content in change11 | Diigo - Groups
Comments:Another good summary/commentary re:Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia presentation - Jeff Merrell Tags: #change11, MOOC, mobile learning, UOMby: Jeff [Link] Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:38:28 -0000 [Comment]

m-learning achievements and promisses
asfiri, eLearning(s)
What I also found interesting while reading Abas et al (2010) Paper on m-learning with the use of sms, was to make a list of all mentioned goals, that mobile learning is promissing or currently achieving. Learning becomes enhanced, seamless … Continue reading → [Link] Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:19:20 +0000 [Comment]

How to use sms in your teaching practice
asfiri, eLearning(s)
Just read the paper „Engaging ODL learners through Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia: Formal education: Technologies for scaling up ODL programmes" written by Zoraini Wati Abas, Tina Lim and Norazlina Mohamad, that helped me get an idea of how … Continue reading → [Link] Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:00:04 +0000 [Comment]

Metaphors for a MOOC
Jennifer Sinclair, The MOOCow
Browsing through the stream of information, links and data attached to and associated with this MOOC, I noticed that some time is spent amongst participants discussing and trying to decide what a MOOC is. I havebeen thinking about it too and come up with the metaphor of an interactive library. Part of the learning in a MOOC or from a MOOC is figuring how to 'tame' a MOOC and manage it - deciding on a metaphor is one way that helps me tame it and manage it.Information overload is a .... [Link] 2011-09-21T14:31:00.000-07:00 [Comment]

MOOCs are like Chinese Buffets
sylrog, Sylvia's Site
#change11 I liken MOOCs to the Chinese buffet that our family enjoys.  There are dozens of various dishes, and many that I want to eat a lot of.  So I developed a strategy.  First I just get vegetables that are not fried or coated in sauces.  Hot and sour soup is a must.  Next is [...] [Link] Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:10:54 +0000 [Comment]

Comments: Zoraini's presentation of using the SMS technology in OUM #change11 « Not Worth Printing
Group members, Best content in change11 | Diigo - Groups
Comments:Thoughtful commentary on Zoraini's research - Cris CrissmanAgree...nice commentary - Jeff Merrell Tags: SMS, zoraini, change11, ODL, OUMby: Cris [Link] Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:40:46 -0000 [Comment]

Comments: Zoraini’s presentation of using the SMS technology in OUM #change11
Louise, Not Worth Printing
The MOOC series 2011 began with Professor Zoraini’s project of implementing the mobile technology in Open University Malaysia. The project The SMS technology in Open University Malaysia has been used to support first semester learners in a blended context by means of providing learners studying tips, sending motivational messages, and reminding students to participate on [...] [Link] Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:58:25 +0000 [Comment]

Mobile learning: A tutor in your pocket
jennymackness, Jenny Connected
The first live session of Change Mooc lived up to expectations.  Without a 'go with the flow' mindset (i.e. open to unpredictable events) it would have been very frustrating.  Could we say that this 'go with the flow' attitude is going to be an essential ingredient of effective learning in the 21st century – or [...] [Link] Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:43:44 +0000 [Comment]

New MOOC – change.mooc.ca
edmusings, Edmusings
Stephen Downes, George Siemens and Dave Cormier are at it again – delivering another freely accessible massive open online course about “Being connected changes learning.” This is my third attempt at joining one of their MOOC and have the following comments: I appreciate all the time they have put into creating the MOOCs and developing [...] [Link] Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:12:14 +0000 [Comment]

Life presentation on #change11
jaapsoft2, connectiv
I do not like these passive presentations. I did listen to and read and watch the presentation in fuzemeeting of 21 sept 2011. (that were three rather passive verbs). We did read the paper, we did see the slides of the presentation in the days before. And after we did read these, the presenter is [...] [Link] Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:54:26 +0000 [Comment]

Clarification on the question, "What is a MOOC?" « Silence and Voice
Group members, Best content in change11 | Diigo - Groups
Tags: MOOC, clarification, questionby: Константин Бугайчук [Link] Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:07:46 -0000 [Comment]

Networked Learning Conference "Hot Seats" Now Open
Jeffrey Keefer, Silence and Voice
The Hot Seats, an informal and free series of online discussions by international researchers in the area of networked learning, are about to begin in the Hot Seats Ning page. This is a lead-in to the 8th International Conference on Networked Learning, scheduled for Maastricht in April 2012. What is networked learning? According the call OPENBLOCK... [Link] Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:57:09 +0000 [Comment]


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Do MOOCs have a critical mass? « Jasmin Hamadeh on #change11
brainysmurf, 49 - Best content in change11 | Diigo - Groups, September 22, 2011.

This post invited me to hone in on the word *critical* - not in the sense of quantity but quality. I observe that moocs seem to attract participants who are critical by nature: of the status quo, of their personal learning journeys, of the traditional theories around learning. For me, the value I get repeatedly from moocs is the feeling of belonging among like-minded educators who are willing to be critical, to wander off the path and not be lemmings. Thank goodness these spaces and faces exist! I agree with Daniel's comment that a critical mass for me is > [Comment]

Uncomfortable Setting Learning Goals #Change11
brainysmurf, 125 - School 2 Go, September 22, 2011.

I enjoyed your thoughtful post, Donna. Your words show vulnerability, trust in the process, willingness to risk, reflection on practice and a curiosity about the world. In my opinion, those are some of the best characteristics to bring into a mooc. Thanks for [Comment]

Who is the 21st century learner?
mymindbursts, 23 - rjh.goingeast.ca, September 22, 2011.

Who indeed is the 'digital scholar', an academic now an 'e-reader' in 'Enter Subject Specialisms Here'. Some answers are offered in Martin Weller's book 'The Digital Scholar'. My favoured observation post is to watch out for this slippery fish in the OU Student Blog Roll, more a stream of fish-fry commencing their online, 'electronically-enhanced' learning journey, than a mere list, more news feed, though refreshing from the perspective of the new, rather than the rehearsed and practises [Comment]

Getting started
Teresa Elisabeth, 69 - olasELT, September 21, 2011.

LOL you are very organized !!! [Comment]

Does a MOOC need a needs analysis? #change11
kevin, 23 - rjh.goingeast.ca, September 20, 2011.

it is an interesting and vexed question, really ,when we want to share something to other ,we must know who are our potencial audiences and the what conditions under which the paticipant can join in the sharable activities.for example ,i in China can't access to the twitter,facebook,youtube and so on ,i as the leaner in this mooc,it is very difficulty in getting help from other channel such as twitter [Comment]

Engaging (or not) in #change11
brainysmurf, 23 - rjh.goingeast.ca, September 20, 2011.

Hi, Rebecca. I feel your pain about not being able to go 'back' to the master list of blog posts to see others or make comments or to start new discussion threads without commenting on someone else's post first. I find myself having to open a lot of separate tabs (IE8) when I want to cross reference things. Also saw your post almost 'back to back' with Jasmin's (yours through mooc site and Jasmin's through daily newsletter) and thought you both might like to compare notes on engaging or not. https://jasminhamadehchange11.wordpress.com/2011/09/17/moocs-critical-mass/ Keep well and hope to see you in the webosphere. [Comment]

Just a first question about learning #change11
brainysmurf, 104 - connectiv, September 20, 2011.

Some insights from Jane Bozarth in her book Social media for trainers: techniques for enhancing and extending learning "Clark Quinn offers perhaps the best definition of 'learning': 'Learning encompasses retention and transfer of new information.' Regardless of how the information is gathered (for instance, from a trainer, from trial and error, from watching someone else), can the person remember the information, then make sense of it in context and apply it appropriately? The context of a problem – an opportunity to use the learning – triggers relevant associations with it...One challenge in supporting learning within an organization is that we so often don't realize when it's happening. Those who are learning don't always think of it as 'learning', nor do they always think of themselves as 'adult learners'. More often they call it 'solving a problem." "Helping learning and organizational leaders recognize that &.... [Comment]

#Change11 MOOC Digital Scholarship & Future of Learning
kevin, 147 - Learner Weblog, September 19, 2011.

Digital Scholarship,Well,the truth is become the common wealth of universe people ,if you would like ,you can become the creator of one knowledge ,but how to validate the reliability of the open scholarship ?we sometime need the true things to help us solve problems.when the knowledges flow in the network,what we can do to add value to it ,and the follower how to validate.it need us to [Comment]

My learning experiences on MOOC in Week1
Teresa Elisabeth, 24 - New Learning&Technology, September 19, 2011.

HI, my english is poor too, LOL! But I like the wordle Creativity , multicultural, comunication. Lissen me , the language it is not the big problem . You start your learning after write every day ok! [Comment]

Comments

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Zoraini Wati Abas, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, Dear Umair, I am so glad to be able to say that ....
vheerme1, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, Zoraini, would you mind sharing your ....
Jasmin Hamadeh, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, Thank you Prinsp / Paul for taking the effort ....
umair.qureshi, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, I really like this article and thank you for ....
VCVaile, Re: Engaging (or not) in #change11, Yet as long as someone notices and comments, the ....
Michael Cenkner, Re: #change11.Steven Johnson (2010). Where good ideas come from., i'm with dan, above, on this one. i wouldn&#....
Trey Buchanan, Re: #change11.Steven Johnson (2010). Where good ideas come from., Cris: Thanks for suggesting Howard's ....
Steve Kashdan, Re: Just a first question about learning #change11, I have been reading through various posts but ....
Zoraini Wati Abas, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, Dear Nikos, You are so very right. The ....
Nikos Aspiotis, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, First of all thank you very much for sharing the ....
prinsp, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, Dear all - several participants requested me to ....
Jasmin Hamadeh, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, Dear Prinsp, might there be a chance of ....
Daniel Spielmann, Re: My learning experiences on MOOC in Week1, I am very interested in the question how ....
zoraini, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, The Unisa experience shows that we can get ....
prinsp, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, At the University of South Africa (Unisa), we ....
Cris Crissman, Re: #change11.Steven Johnson (2010). Where good ideas come from., "like crossing a bridge from the actual to the ....
zoraini, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, Dear vheerme1, Good comment. We had a few ....
zoraini, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, Dear Jasmin, We collected feedback via focus ....
zoraini, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, Dear Chris, The cost for every SMS sent was MYR ....
zoraini, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, Thanks Sylvia. We did spend a lot of time in ....
Sylvia Rogers, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, I enjoyed reading the article. I'm ....
Sylvia Rogers, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, I enjoyed reading the article. I'm ....
Chris Teplovs, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, Interesting study. Some of us who are ....
Trey Buchanan, Re: #change11.Steven Johnson (2010). Where good ideas come from., Thanks for posting the link, Cris. Reading ....
simkathy, Re: #Change11 MOOC Digital Scholarship & Future of Learning, Yes you point to a seismic shift in authenticity, ....
kevin, Re: My learning experiences on MOOC in Week1, thanks for your encourage,i will try my best to ....
Jasmin Hamadeh, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, oops, found your evaluation, when reading in ....
Jasmin Hamadeh, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, Dear Zoraini Wati Abas, thanks for sharing your ....
vheerme1, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, Question, did you use the sms system to convey ....
MIMA27, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, Dear Zoraini Wati Abas Many thanks for this ....
Eclectic Teacher NZ, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, Kia Ora - Thank you for your article. It answers ....
zoraini, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, To prinsp who asked about how the question was ....
prinsp, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, Thanks for sharing. Reading the statement: "it ....
Rainbowhill, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, I'm looking forward to this. It was nice to ....
Cris Crissman, Re: #change11.Steven Johnson (2010). Where good ideas come from., Excited to learn of Kaufman's "adjacent ....
Mariana Affronti Figari, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, Innovation, this is about. Use all the ....
lottruminates, Re: #change11.Steven Johnson (2010). Where good ideas come from., Johnson's great, but all the emphasis on ....
Johnnymystic19, Re: Eyes on Learning, Hello to all! I am happy to part of this ....
brainysmurf, Re: #change11.Steven Johnson (2010). Where good ideas come from., Neat example of ideas coming together with others&....
brainysmurf, Re: The C stands for Conference #MOOC #change11, Saw this and thought of @Glenyan's post. ....
VCVaile, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, Take a look too at the discussion and links in @....
brainysmurf, Re: Orienting myself to the Change 11 MOOC, @jreddick and @Jim Stauffer's comments ....
kevin, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, and i want to know how integrade the m-learning ....
ddheal, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, Thank you for sharing this valuable intro ....
kevin, Re: Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia, Well,if the mooc can support some m-learning ....