September 2011 – Page 5 – Silence and Voice

Montreal, Canada Visit (2011)

I visited Montreal for the first time two weeks ago, while on my way to the British Education Research Association Conference. I stayed with my friends Robin and Edward, and had two beautiful days of weather with which to explore Old Montreal and St. Joseph’s Oratory (among other sites).

While I uploaded the pictures of my time in Montreal to Flickr, here are a few of my favorites.

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2011-09-18

@trentmkays @savasavasava True, if my #ir12 paper were accepted, I would have long-since registered and booked. Perhaps even shared a room! #
@ai1sa So, you wrote up your own thoughts about the narratives to help process them? #
@savasavasava True, it is great to attend for the learning; but without work to present, I would not feel involved enough @trentmkays #ir12 #
@trentmkays @savasavasava However, as I am unfunded, I cannot justify those #ir12 costs without a paper. Their loss of my income, I suppose. #
@trentmkays @savasavasava I really liked the people in the #ir12 group, and really enjoyed last year. #
@savasavasava I agree, many of the presentations are useful as well, but I just cannot justify all those costs for the papers. #
@trentmkays Cool; thanks for the references. #
@savasavasava I really wanted to attend #ir12 but my paper was not accepted, and I have trouble paying for conferences without a CV line. #
@GlobalHigherEd I hope so; it seemed such a great institution. #
@trentmkays What are your texts in the postmodernism course? #
@savasavasava For #ir12 #
@savasavasava Non-stop where? #
@NSRiazat What sort of work do you do? Don't think I ever heard you speak of it before. #
@ai1sa Can you speak a little more about this? #
@NSRiazat Note to self — process along the way, as there is not always time to do process otherwise. #
@NSRiazat Yes, wonderful time all around. Hoped to process it all this week, but work was more demanding than expected; took all my energy. #
@DrGarcia 😉 #
@trentmkays Well, great picture and @thesiswhisperer is a great resource! #
@sarahthesheepu @lizith At least it is still coming. #
@hummingbird604 I can relate completely. Sounds like my week as well. #
@trentmkays Goodness, you really need some R&R. #
@zbkoziel Prefer from paper, but do online to make processes and notes smoother #phdchat #
@kiwicito Hey, these things happen. Don't be too hard on yourself. #phdchat #
@sarahthesheepu When should it begin? @lizith #
@DrGarcia Love your new avatar as well! #
@trentmkays Like the new avatar; this seems to be a trend with many people I know. #
@siavogel What happened to your hand? #
Finished cleaning now that the contractor finished patching and reinstalling and covering all the insulation that is reachable in the attic. #

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2011-09-17

@Downes Tried to join, got a Flash Player page logo, and then nothing #change11 #
@Downes Trying it now #change11 #
@siavogel You well? #
@siavogel Yes, just finished data collection. Now the task of transcritpion and then to start writing –have the entire thing to write. #
@Lemness No, #MAXQDA is like normal software — you buy a license and then you own it; none of this time limit nonsense #phdchat #
We are testing videoconferencing materials in a Learning and Development group at the office. Quite interesting to say the least. #
@siavogel Great!! #
@Lemness Like the new avatar. #
@savasavasava @Lemness Yes, I use and love #MAXQDA I use it on Windows 7 running via Parallels on my Mac. #

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2011-09-16

Did some work this morning on a conference proposal; first time I have had the wherewithal after the unexpected jet lag from London #phdchat #
They just announced a number of changes to the academic staff and leadership of my program at #Lancaster University in eTEL #Lancs #

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2011-09-15

Enough trying to catch up tonight. I suppose there is always tomorrow. #
@clairebrooks To your point, it is hard without a stated objective. Perhaps that is a place to start in a #change11 MOOC? #
@thesiswhisperer Yes, I am looking forward to hearing some of the #change11 speakers @trentmkays @klbz @savasavasava @ai1sa #
@klbz Interesting concept you blogged about with #change11 in that you feel an outsider. Why? @trentmkays @thesiswhisperer @savasavasava #
@rainbowhill Will do! #
Looking at the #change11 Twitter feed, I am reminded of my "All Friends" feed, with a few different people scattered about for diversity. #
@Downes Have you considered having the community engage in this, rather than your having to do it all yourself? #change11 #
@ianrobsons Great text. #
@trentmkays @thesiswhisperer @klbz @savasavasava @ai1sa I Tweeted it here http://t.co/2ro2AD51 #change11 #
@rainbowhill I can't help it; my 2nd masters was in English and I used to do proofreading for extra funds! #change11 #
Gotta hand it to the #change11 facilitators for again trying something big and unclear; great opportunity for some learning to occur. #
@juandoming Thanks for the RT concerning my question about the #change11 typos. No responses yet!! #
@DrGarcia That is why you are known as much wiser than me, given your sensible priorities. Only natural I follow you on Twitter! #change11 #
@klbz @savasavasava @ai1sa @trentmkays So, it seems I we may already know a few folks in #change11 How did you all hear about it? #
So, let's see how well the #change11 tag works. Where can I let the faciliator-powers-that-be (ironic?) know about a few minor MOOC typos? #
I am thinking of participating, as possible, in the online Change: Education, Learning, and Technology! http://t.co/xxUeBuv #change11 #
Not sure why this week back has been such a rough adjustment, but perhaps work and travel and research has its own ebb and flow? #