“Technology becomes invisible in the new era of technologically mediated self expression”, (Lister, 2009, p. 208) #mscedc

“Technology becomes invisible in the new era of technologically mediated self expression”, (Lister, 2009, p. 208) #mscedc

Good, easy to use, software does remove one barrier to entry. It can also inspire you to learn skills because they appear to be more accessible. For example, just by using the ‘text’ button when editing my WordPress blog I can see how the hypertext works in my entry. I can experiment with it becoming more digitally literate along the way.

Perceptions, filters and design issues

there is an interesting discussion thread starting around the subject of design principles and branding.

 

The initial poster poster later identifies himself as possessing ’30 years of experience in the advertising field’.  I am particularly enjoying this forum thread because of the different viewpoints that are expressed and exposure to expert opinion.

i also want to say here that I believe we all filter information naturally through the lens that we are most comfortable with.  Brent is assimilating new information into his existing cognitive structures which are grounded in the advertising world. Joe, on the other hand, does not have this experience and is taking a wider view of the potential designer role.

Another thread discusses the way various platforms use algorithms to manipulate it’s users. Sounds like the filter bubble argument to me, which is negated by forums of this type.

 

 

 

Metaliteracy: Empowering Yourself in a Connected World

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Platform: Coursera

providers:

  • Open SUNY
  • SUNY Empire State College
  • University of Albany
  •  Overview

the course is relatively easy to navigate in a mobile device although the discussion forums would be easier to acces from the main menu rather than via the menu items.

the first weekly reading is thought provoking and is generating some interesting discussions around the role of social media in learning.

Powerful tools for teaching and learning: Web 2.0 tools

Prior experiences

none with Mocs and none with ethnographies.

chosen mooc

Title: Powerful tools for teaching and learning: Web 2.0 tools

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platform: Cousera

Institution: University of Houston System

Overview of the course

its not good. My only experiences of online learning are UoE and this just does not live up to the standard.  It is difficult to navigate, although this could be down to the platform being used on a mobile device – a borrowed iPad. I can’t find the forums. The video material uses the most awful music and the thought of having to watch another one makes me want to physically walk away.  The core document is simplistic, I like this, it makes it accessible to everyone but does not really give you anything to get your teeth into. The course talks about exploring Web 2.0 tools and then gives you a short list to choose from, a little prescriptive, I would have imagined that it would encourage a wide range of explorations. I can’t spend 4 weeks in this place, I just can’t.