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November 23, 2011

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Live Session With Jon Dron
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Facilitator Posts

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Engagement and Motivation in MOOCs
Stephen Downes, Stephen's Web, November 23, 2011.

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In this presentation I look at the issues of engagement and motivation in Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). I outline the development of MOOCs and some of the features that make them distinct from traditional courses. Then I look at some of the literature regarding online student engagement, and apply that with respect to MOOCs. I find that many traditional measures - such as counting attendance or page views - do not account for the sort of engagement we'd like to see, and is demonstrated for example in ds106. In addition, provision of the ability to determine one's own educational path or even to satisfy one's other motivations, may be necessary, but are not sufficient, to support motivation in MOOCs. In the end I consider the example of how motivation is created in gaming environments, and wonder whether MOOCs need challenges and the possibility of failure in order to stimulate student engagement. [Comment]

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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.

Workers, soldiers or nomads – what does the Gates Foundation want from our education system? » Dave's Educational Blog
Group members, Best content in change11 | Diigo - Groups
Comments:David Cormier - Allan QuartlyTags: learning, theory, education, teaching, Deleuze, Guattariby: Allan [Link] Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:06:37 -0000 [Comment]

Стивен Даунс | OLT образовательных технологий
Group members, Best content in change11 | Diigo - Groups
Tags: PLE, education, e-learning, downesby: Константин Бугайчук [Link] Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:46:08 -0000 [Comment]

Adjacent chaos/anarchy/growth/domination/futures #change11
opendistanceteachingandlearning, opendistanceteachingandlearning
In this week's blog, Jon Dron explores the nature of technologies (#change11). He starts with an interesting (and crucial) definition: "All technologies are assemblies that orchestrate phenomena to some purpose (Arthur, 2009). They may consist of, use or embody tools … Continue reading → [Link] Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:50:55 +0000 [Comment]

Rhizomatic Validation
Glenyan, A Point of Contact
I came across a surprising reference to the Rhizome last night in my Qualitative Research text. The author is describing someone’s Four Frames of Validation for research: The third, “rhizomatic” validation, pertains to the questioning proliferations, crossings, and overlaps without underlying structures or deeply rooted connections. The researcher also questions taxonomies, constructs, and interconnected networks [...] [Link] Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:51:29 +0000 [Comment]

Nostalgic vs Futuristic
T, lúcidaTranslúcida
[Link] 2011-11-23T00:03:00.000-08:00 [Comment]

Soft & Hard Technologies...
AK, Multilitteratus Incognitus
This week in Change11 our host is Jon Dron (rhymes with Tron ;-) )and to topic is Soft technologies, hard technologies and everything in between. While reading the seed post I got a distinct mental image of Steve Job's voice reading Jon's initial post - it had a jobsian feel to it.The article is an interesting epistemological view of technology; technology being very broad by definition since pedagogy is also taken to be a technology. I honestly don't know what to make of this .... [Link] Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:20:00 +0000 [Comment]

Deleuze and abundant information #change11
jaapsoft2, connectiv
I did receive a message about a work on Deleuze that made me read more about his view on philosophy. (look at the comment in the message for a better version). As I only have fuzzy goals for change11, I am happily turning to Deleuze for some time. It gives me the same feeling that [...] [Link] Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:54:51 +0000 [Comment]

#change11 Abundance and rhizome - I
T, lúcidaTranslúcida
the wall ......education, religion, culture, language....Eu recordo que houve um impacto quando do inicio do CCK11. As dificuldades foram muitas, como :A língua inglesa, o tempo disponível, o choque de conhecimentos e abordagens desconhecidas, a ampla liberdade de seguir os meus insights, a escolha de alguns blogs a seguir, como a Vanessa, o Jaap, o Jonh...Não posso escrever que compreendi todo o conteúdo, mas aprendi muito e principalmente com .... [Link] 2011-11-22T10:36:00.000-08:00 [Comment]

Mobile Learning - In Response to Zoraini Abas
umair, #change11
Zoraini Abas presented his experience with Mobile Learning at Open University Malaysia. You can view more details of what he presented here: http://eyeonlearning.blogspot.com/Basically the University took some classes as a sample and had the professors/Tutors communicate via SMS with students upcoming assignments, test, and other course related information. At the end of the semester, the students were asked how their experience was and most were happy with receiving text messages of updates .... [Link] Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:33:00 +0000 [Comment]

Learning in a time of abundance - In Response to Erik Duval
umair, #change11
Erik Duval talked about the information revolution and how it impacts our learning, in his presentation. What he is talking about is a topic that forces people to really consider the implications of all the information and how we as humans filter it effectively.One example of how the information has caused issues for us as learners is that we need to double check our research. So if we were to google something and on one website, we read a fact, the second step is to find the exact fact on .... [Link] Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:54:00 +0000 [Comment]

Digital Scholarship - In Response to Martin Weller
umair, #change11
Martin Weller presented Digital Scholarship as an alternative to traditional academic scholarship. Here's a link to see what Digital Scholarship is all about: http://www.bloomsburyacademic.com/view/DigitalScholar_9781849666275/chapter-ba-9781849666275-chapter-005.xml;jsessionid=543AAE770E2327FAFF05AA94554E28FEI think Digital Scholarship is a great idea, as it has significant benefits for the learners. Anyone around the world can access something that they wouldn't otherwise be able .... [Link] Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:42:00 +0000 [Comment]

#Change11 A conversation with George Siemens
suifaijohnmak, Learner Weblog
I have been looking forward to a face-to-face connection with George Siemens since my participation in Connectivism and Connective Knowledge CCK08, and subsequent Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC).  Tonight, my dream comes true. I feel greatly honoured to have a … Continue reading → [Link] Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:19:47 +0000 [Comment]

Siri Can't Read: The False Metaphysics of the Singularity Age #change11
Andrew Neuendorf, Junct Blog
Siri can't read.Google isn't thinking.Technology doesn't want anything.The internet doesn't connect humans.Networks don't learn.Technology is not good.Technology is not bad.These are all necessary corrections, given the anthropomorphic language used by techno-philosophers, those who conceive of the internet as a hive mind and are inclined to "Ask Google" something important. Today's philosophies of the future are built on three metaphysical assumptions from the .... [Link] 2011-11-22T06:56:00.001-06:00 [Comment]

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Comments

These are individual comments posted today to the discussion threads (for new discussion threads, see the list above)

jondron, Re: The nature of technologies, @scott - it's a continuum, with very few ....

Twitter

Put the hashtag #change11 in your tweets and we will post it here

@bugaychuk tweeted: Structuring Personal Learning Environments for Students: http://t.co/5yFooDko #UkrEl11 # 2011-11-23T09:39:58Z

@bugaychuk tweeted: Stephen Downes | OLT Educational Technology - http://t.co/rzaoAgTC #UkrEl11 # 2011-11-23T09:43:22Z

@bugaychuk tweeted: Check out this SlideShare presentation : Learning with Open Eyes The Role of Learning... http://t.co/juFPsjny #UkrEl11 # 2011-11-23T09:42:43Z

@bugaychuk tweeted: #Change11 A conversation with George Siemens http://t.co/EClAA32i # 2011-11-23T09:44:13Z

@aneuendorf tweeted: Page One streaming on Netflix provides perfect analogy for coming changes in education. #change11 # 2011-11-23T04:24:46Z

@JeffreyKeefer tweeted: Today was my last day in the office before Thanksgiving. A bit behind reading & engaging in #nlc2012 #change11 #phdchat. Catch up 2011-11-23T04:22:27Z

@KellyABurton tweeted: @oldaily Thanks for this link. As a #change11 participant and philosophy instructor, it brought two of my worlds 2011-11-23T04:14:29Z

@Prinsp tweeted: Adjacent chaos/anarchy/growth/domination/futures #change11 http://t.co/5ncp2Ozv /via @ 2011-11-23T04:50:41Z

@suifaijohnmak tweeted: ‎#Change11 No matter who you meet, what you want, how you learn,MOOC is an experience that I will never forget, just want to experience 2011-11-22T23:52:58Z

@suifaijohnmak tweeted: RT @Coach_Carole: ^CC what is webex url for CQU keynote today from Stephen Downes not on the website? #change11 http://t.co/ 2011-11-22T23:13:28Z

@Cris2B tweeted: 4 degrees of separation? Facebook study shows the world is getting more connected http://t.co/fNdXMEvS # 2011-11-23T01:56:56Z

@Coach_Carole tweeted: ^CC what is webex url for CQU keynote today from Stephen Downes not on the website? #change11 http://t.co/ 2011-11-22T22:34:27Z

@aaronmueller tweeted: @bartenderhorsey Wow! Please, let me know! I'll let you know about my experiences 'lurking' in #change11 a MOOC class I've been 2011-11-22T20:40:49Z

@AnaCristinaPrts tweeted: #Change11 A conversation with George Siemens http://t.co/ 2011-11-22T17:26:13Z

@koutropoulos tweeted: wow…#change11 is bare this morning :-) Need to make sure I blog something for tomorrow's letter : 2011-11-22T14:54:12Z

@ngaby tweeted: #Change11 Connectivism re-visited « juandon. Innovación y ... | @scoopit http://t.co/ 2011-11-22T17:57:21Z

@gjcanada tweeted: Related to @prinsp Learning...age/time of affluenza? Polar Bear Invasion in Manitoba Canada Video - ABC News http://t.co/cD6mX1nF # 2011-11-22T17:32:32Z

@enactivist tweeted: RT @teemul: The Wisdom of Motivated Crowds: I have been lately thinking a lot the idea of motivated crowds ..http://t.co/9PiU9KsX # 2011-11-22T18:43:51Z

@markuos tweeted: The #change11 Diigo group has just reached the 100 members mark http://t.co/ 2011-11-22T10:34:32Z

@suifaijohnmak tweeted: #Change11 A conversation with George Siemens http://t.co/ 2011-11-22T13:19:51Z

@RobeleU tweeted: The #change11 journal is out! http://t.co/NheSTTHN ▸ Top stories today via @walmsley13 @marcocaramori @kukharenko @marabales @ 2011-11-22T13:08:11Z

@aneuendorf tweeted: Siri Can't Read: The False Metaphysics of the Singularity Age http://t.co/tnHnCa7T #change11 # 2011-11-22T12:57:59Z

@Cris2B tweeted: how we shape and are shaped -- John Dron's first blog for #change11 http://t.co/ 2011-11-22T14:14:51Z

@AnaCristinaPrts tweeted: RT @suifaijohnmak: #Change11 A conversation with George Siemens http://t.co/ 2011-11-22T13:20:22Z

@ftorres2706 tweeted: RT @juandoming: The nature of technologies ~ #change11 by Jon Dron http://t.co/ 2011-11-22T14:35:26Z

@kentwallen tweeted: The nature of technologies ~ #change11 by Jon Dron via @juandoming | @scoopit http://t.co/ 2011-11-22T14:31:03Z

@bugaychuk tweeted: Mary Meeker’s 2011 Presentation On Internet Trends http://t.co/Qyh257ZJ #UkrEl11 # 2011-11-22T06:23:21Z

@elaines tweeted: Had a good chat with Peter Chatterton this morning about MOOCs, #change11 and WBL toolkits at # 2011-11-22T08:43:02Z

@kukharenko tweeted: RT @bugaychuk: Mary Meeker’s 2011 Presentation On Internet Trends http://t.co/Qyh257ZJ #UkrEl11 # 2011-11-22T06:26:24Z

@bugaychuk tweeted: A new PLN? – eLearning Blog Dont Waste Your Time - http://t.co/sIxpKOCx #UkrEl11 # 2011-11-22T10:08:52Z

@FLNchat tweeted: RT @bugaychuk: Twitter Hashtags In The Classroom http://t.co/3q5usfbl #UkrEl11 # 2011-11-21T22:28:00Z

@lmockford tweeted: RT @schinker: "Teaching is a craft that requires artistry." -- Jon Dron # 2011-11-21T22:25:57Z

@lmockford tweeted: RT @bugaychuk: Week 11: Jon Dron ~ #change11 - http://t.co/VumP32n8 #UkrEl11 # 2011-11-21T22:28:43Z

@FLNchat tweeted: RT @bugaychuk: Week 11: Jon Dron ~ #change11 - http://t.co/FtISetHa #UkrEl11 # 2011-11-21T22:28:42Z

@koutropoulos tweeted: @Gruenabc Kim, A.J. (2000) Community Building on the Web: Secret Strategies for Successful Online Communities, Peachpit Press. # 2011-11-21T23:21:38Z

@FLNchat tweeted: Technology or technique? What makes your teaching brilliant? #FLNchat tonight at 8:00 pm Atlantic time. # 2011-11-21T22:50:10Z

@mark_mcguire tweeted: RT @lhfang: Massive picture of 1,000s of #ucdavis students, taken from aerial balloon http://t.co/xLwdFNHr & http://t.co/5jDOnZ8G # 2011-11-22T01:05:52Z

@FLNchat tweeted: Can you have great teaching with not so great technology? Inspired by Jon Dron and #Change11 explore this idea in #FLNchat 8pm 2011-11-21T23:35:06Z

@mark_mcguire tweeted: @jankenb2 TIM (Model for teaching creativity) Biblio (PDF) http://t.co/fCU0FTIm Other resources (#CMC 11) http://t.co/liFwJweu # 2011-11-21T18:13:53Z

@jondron tweeted: First blog post for my #change11 session this week at http://t.co/VBFPl1CR Main resources page for the session at http://t.co/ 2011-11-21T18:11:42Z

@kukharenko tweeted: Half an Hour: MOOCs and the OPAL Quality Clearinghouse http://t.co/vg1FZ6q8 via @addthis #change11 # 2011-11-21T19:25:07Z

@mark_mcguire tweeted: RT @jondron: First blog post for my #change11 session this week at http://t.co/VBFPl1CR Main resources page for the session at http://t.co/ 2011-11-21T18:14:40Z

@kukharenko tweeted: #Change11 Engagement, Sharing and Learning in Times of Abundance – Social Media Part 2 | Learner Weblog http://t.co/XiwfgQrc via @ 2011-11-21T19:37:58Z

@kukharenko tweeted: #Change11 Engagement, Sharing and Learning in Times of Abundance Part 1 | Learner Weblog http://t.co/pXdwBD5P via @addthis # 2011-11-21T19:33:25Z

@suehatwilkes tweeted: http://t.co/52tagIBX Stunning presentation esp. slide 25 about "thick" value #change11 # 2011-11-21T19:27:45Z

@bugaychuk tweeted: Week 11: Jon Dron ~ #change11 - http://t.co/fKs5iZ4e # 2011-11-21T19:44:43Z

@koutropoulos tweeted: I wonder if the Elder/Leader/Regular/Novice/Lurker framework (Kim, 2000) is appropriate to MOOCs… # 2011-11-21T19:38:15Z

@roderichsehn1 tweeted: #Change11 Engagement, Sharing and Learning in Times of ... - “This is possibly explained by the fact that... http://t.co/ 2011-11-21T20:58:48Z

@roderichsehn1 tweeted: #Change11 Engagement, Sharing and Learning in Times of ... http://t.co/ 2011-11-21T20:58:47Z

@bugaychuk tweeted: Twitter Hashtags In The Classroom http://t.co/3q5usfbl #UkrEl11 # 2011-11-21T19:48:39Z