McLuhan's Tetrad comprises 4 laws of media that can be used to analyse the effects of technological change on society, rather than the causes. Timothy Kraft describes the tetrad as: Enhance The technology must enhance some capability of the person. The medium is an extension of the person. Retrieve The result is a retrieval of... Continue Reading →
McLuhan says the medium is the message
McLuhan is probably most popularly known for his theory succinctly posited "The medium is the message". Federman offers a very clear explanation of this concept in his article "What is the meaning of the medium is the message?" Federman explains that McLuhan considers the medium in quite broad terms, more so than perhaps first impressions... Continue Reading →
OERs: Publishing Software – Open source or Open API
This blog post relates to my study of Open Educational Resources as part of my Emerging Technologies for Learning Program of study at the University of Manitoba. I have been asked to comment on the use of “free” open source applications in the context of OERs. I blogged about this just recently. My classmate, Stu... Continue Reading →
Protected: Connectivism: Final Project
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PLEs and PLNs
This blog post relates to my study of CCK11. What are the downsides? (http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7049.pdf) As a learning platform that is by definition always evolving, a PLE requires students to engage in ongoing decision making to maintain, organise, and grow their learning environments. The process of self-directed learning requires a degree of self-awareness, and it must... Continue Reading →
Concept Map for Emerging Technologies for Learning
As part of my studies of Emerging Technology for Learning, I am required to develop a concept map of the course, which is illustrated below. I was attempting to identify abstractions, themes, symmetry and an attractive arrangement for my concept map. I gave up in the end after a few different versions, as it just... Continue Reading →
My Personal Learning Environment
I have been assigned the task of mapping out my personal learning environment. So using the IMHC Concept Mapping Tool, I have created the following map. I have to say that I am not really happy with this map. The thing with concept mapping is it is difficult to know when to stop, as you... Continue Reading →
Connectivism and the importance of context – an example
I have just read a post by George Siemens where he answers the question: "What is the unique idea in Connectivism?" My article is related to my participation in my University of Manitoba studies of Instructional Design. One aspect that George has highlighted in response to the question is the following: 4. Context. While other... Continue Reading →
Draft Introduction to Learning Plan for Web 2.0
I am developing an online course in conjunction with the PLE@CQUni project. Following is an initial draft introduction for my learning design blueprint as part of my study of Instructional Design in Adult Education course. My main concern with my plan is cognitive load, especially when learners have limited time. I am thinking an approach... Continue Reading →
The Eportfolio Tug-of-war
Foreword This blog post has seen me fall into old habits with my blogging. It has turned into a very large document and has taken considerable time to write. Not how I wish to blog. My apologies if its too much to digest. 🙂 Damien. Introduction I have tried to capture a broad, but shallow... Continue Reading →
Damo's World 