March 2011 – Page 6 – Silence and Voice

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2011-03-09

Since when did the Bank of America Tower on 42nd St in Manhattan have the tower turn colors from clear to green? Tastefully done. #
RT @MyOpenArchive: How and why scholars cite on Twitter | Mendeley http://mnd.ly/fQdJJ2 // #phdchat #
Wow, the folks at #ir12 are wasting no time in beginning the review process for the #AoIR conference. Never seen such speed. #

Overview of Identity

As I continue to research in the area of identity formation, specifically amongst doctoral learners, I want to share a text I recently read that provides a helpful overview of this interdisciplinary area of study.

Interested in issues of identity though need a place to start? Can’t distinguish between Goffman and Giddens or Foucault and Freud? Wonder how Judith Butler, queer theory, Marcuse, Baumann, and symbolic interactionism fit into this mix? Well, without focusing on any one theory as the be all and end all, this is as helpful a place to start as any. Elliott’s style is friendly and instructive, without being condescending or overly-complex.

I recommend this for those who want a swift overview, perhaps even before adding one’s own voice to the literature.

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2011-03-08

Ready to share my problem, purpose, and research questions with my supervisors for feedback. Thought I was too old for anxiety! #phdchat #
In my full-time work we want a consultant to design and build a few #eLearning courses in #Articulate Email me via my blog if interested. #
In my professional role: we are looking for a consultant to design and build a few eLearning courses in #Articulate Any recommendations? #
I arrived at the office at 7:20 this morning. Been non-stop ever since. Thankfully, the sun is out and it is beautiful outside the window. #
Enough work around my research for today. Tomorrow things should seem clearer. #

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2011-03-07

That extended Best Buy commercial with Ozzy and Justin Bieber is the funniest one I have seen in ages http://bit.ly/h3cFs8 #
To clarify; finished transcribing for TODAY only!! #
Finished transcribing. Next stop is to finish an abstract for a potential work conference. #
Finished 4 loads of laundry. Now, another 15 minute clip transcribing before I break for lunch. #
I just had somebody comment on one of my bog post and mention Dedoose http://bit.ly/i40B2J, an online QDA app. Has anybody used it? #phdchat #
Since yesterday was filled with errands and chores, today is for transcription and revising my thesis proposal. #

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2011-03-06

Has anybody noticed a recent explosion in Twitter spam? I have been blocking several "followers" a day now. #
Today has to be the nicest weather we have had this calendar year. Perhaps it will be balanced by tomorrow, which is supposed to be awful? #
NPR in NYC (@WNYC) is now encouraging people to pledge and then Tweet about how much you gave. How does that sit with you? #