October 2011 – Page 3 – Silence and Voice

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2011-10-24

Anonymous 4 are back on their game! Excellent return to their Early Music roots with a familiar yet vibrantly fresh sound. #
About to see Anonymous 4 present their new work, Secret Voices: The Sisters of Las Huelgas. #
Listening about the Iowa political event, it seems Republicans only like conservative Christians. Not good for anybody, anywhere, else. #
@DrGarcia It was a beautiful color, not sure why purple. I work 2 blocks away. in reply to DrGarcia #
@DrGarcia @cogdog I work a few blocks down from the NYPL, though do not get there often. Never found it inviting. in reply to DrGarcia #
@PeterFlomStat @klbz @daciatakesnote @savasavasera Sense of humor, the art of listening, willingness to talk about phd studies,. in reply to PeterFlomStat #
@andycoverdale @savasavasava Got it; how is coming? in reply to andycoverdale #
@A4tweets Looking forward to seeing you this afternoon at Music Before 1800 #earlymusic #
@wfiuharmonia Listening to your show now and heard wonderful music about Percival, though cannot find it listed on your site. What is it? #

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2011-10-23

@allonsdanser What are you interviewing for? #
@DrGarcia Give them hugs for me! in reply to DrGarcia #
Just picked up a pile of wood that fell over last year, and then re-supported a leaning willow tree. Nice progress with Autumn outdoor tasks #
@lizith @aeratcliffe If people around me did not like to cook, or if there were no take-out / delivery, I would starve. Unlikely. . . in reply to lizith #
@davecormier Why not? It starts to clog the nifty movable top to the insulated pot; it has been known to drip all over the place if it clogs in reply to davecormier #
Cleaning the coffee pot and doing yet more laundry. Will then begin putting outdoor furniture and such away for the winter. #
@sarahthesheepu No ideas, but I would love to take it! in reply to sarahthesheepu #
@aeratcliffe @kiwicito Well, though busy. Have not been as focused on my thesis as I would like. Need to move it to the top priority again. in reply to aeratcliffe #
@kiwicito @aeratcliffe Better to write and have to cut later than not to write at all #phdchat in reply to kiwicito #
@lizith You'll be back . . . in reply to lizith #
I wish #SIRI would integrate with Twitter. Hear that, Apple? #
@martin_eve Sometimes these are the only things we have, my friend. Who knows how tough things will be tomorrow! in reply to martin_eve #
@klbz @savasavasava Thanks; appreciate it. I did not know she moved to Columbia. in reply to klbz #
@SarahR_H Cramping your style and creative impulses, I say. in reply to SarahR_H #
@lizith Ouch #phdchat in reply to lizith #
@klbz @PeterFlomStat @daciatakesnote @savasavasava Sounds good, though I don't know much about anything trendy while it is still trendy. in reply to klbz #
@betsyweber 😉 in reply to betsyweber #
@lizith Is that what you want? #phdchat in reply to lizith #
@martin_eve What a suave new avatar. in reply to martin_eve #
@betsyweber #NYC misses you already. in reply to betsyweber #
@SarahR_H I like his spirit of preparation. in reply to SarahR_H #
@DrAshCasey @VGoodyear Congrats on the good news!! in reply to DrAshCasey #
@savasavasava and are you ready to tell us where you are going? in reply to savasavasava #
@andycoverdale @savasavasava Can you talk more about what that means? #phdchat in reply to andycoverdale #
Fed the birds early in the morning, and it seems they are finally finding it. #
@SarahR_H I suppose it beats using Cool Whip. in reply to SarahR_H #
@SarahR_H @lizith Goodness, out of wine? Alas, what has this world come to? in reply to SarahR_H #
@GabrielOguda Goodness, that sounds a tiny bit manipulative #phdchat in reply to GabrielOguda #
@DrGarcia Goodness, where did you end up?! in reply to DrGarcia #
@savasavasava Goodness, was that me 😉 in reply to savasavasava #
@savasavasava I so wish I could be around to see her; have wanted to see Judith Butler speak. in reply to savasavasava #
@savasavasava Paid for what? in reply to savasavasava #
@DrGarcia How has your time in #NYC been thus far? in reply to DrGarcia #
@trentmkays Ahh, the exuberance of the young. The challenge will be how to maintain that passion. Interesting area for research #phdchat in reply to trentmkays #
@savasavasava I never thought about any benefits of hoping for a rapture, but now that you mention it . . . in reply to savasavasava #
@savasavasava You should really consider the Networked Learning 12 #nlc2012 conference and Hot Seats http://t.co/IiQrsQR1 in reply to savasavasava #
They are calling for heavy frost tonight. Fitting, since the leaves are all off the trees #druidry #
@trentmkays @savasavasava I am beginning to wonder if actor-network theory is more a worldview than just a method. in reply to trentmkays #
@klbz @andreazellner I know; I usually avoid the stats as I do not think they often capture social or individual reality. Here, however… in reply to klbz #
@VGoodyear Seems quite valuable. Nothing like informed pedagogy! in reply to VGoodyear #
@klbz @peterflomstat @daciatakesnote @savasavasava That works; interested in someplace a bit trendy and hidden / not terribly pricey. in reply to klbz #

A Response to Managing Technology in Higher Education #change11

Tony Bates spoke about his work this week in the #change11 MOOC, and summarized some of the comments and replies he received and / or was able to track through the Daily Newsletter for the MOOC. His summary was quite interesting and very well thought out and developed; wish I could write that clearly! I decided to reply to it in a somewhat long, winding post, writing in a narrative that captured my thoughts as I had them. I decided that it may be more in the spirit of the topic to not overly refine, so that is what I did.

I wanted to point to my response, but since it is not present / yet approved on the site (somewhat interesting, given the calls for reform and expression, though I can imagine that spam may be an issue, especially for somebody with Tony’s reputation and work), I thought I would take a Snag of it and share here, and not just copy and paste it.

Now, along the same point I made in my last post, I wonder to what extent an ongoing discussion of this will occur.

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2011-10-22

@torresk Thanks for the link to it. Goodness, the memories! @oatmeal in reply to torresk #
I am 93% addicted to Twitter http://t.co/MVWkubes from the delicious @oatmeal #
@noahsparks Are you considering more studies? in reply to noahsparks #
The Griffin Survivor case I ordered for my iPhone 4S just arrived. It is even better than it seemed in the video. #
@Eingang it is that juicy reputation that we like so much about you 😉 in reply to Eingang #
@VGoodyear @drashcasey What are they about? in reply to VGoodyear #
@robinyap Indeed. in reply to robinyap #
@trentmkays What did you present on? in reply to trentmkays #
@trentmkays Excellent in reply to trentmkays #
@Anti_Intellect With this said, what do you recommend? in reply to Anti_Intellect #
Off to the office to host and facilitate webinars all morning. Sounds ironic, I suppose. #
@davecormier and don't you forget it. in reply to davecormier #
@davecormier @bonstewart But then it seems like competition, which would take all the fun out of it for me. in reply to davecormier #
@noahsparks professing? in reply to noahsparks #
@davecormier I recall similar milestones; cause for celebration or shaking one's head? in reply to davecormier #
Well, enough for one night; early morning tomorrow to host and support a rather lengthy WebEx session. I do love webinars . . . #
@noahsparks I get bogged down in evaluating CoP, as I tend to get mired in narratives and experience, and those are tough to quantify. in reply to noahsparks #
@AmandaMichelle Excellent! If now only I can find a way to deal with a corrupted Contacts database on my Mac . . . in reply to AmandaMichelle #
@lindathestar You will be fantastic! in reply to lindathestar #
@noahsparks I have a habit of taking on too much, and am afraid of over-committing — that is a tactic to never finish this phd #phdchat in reply to noahsparks #
@noahsparks It doesn't per se. We have talked about a CoP for a group of our staff for some time, though it is a resource issue. in reply to noahsparks #
@hummingbird604 I really need to find a new pocket protector; my compass poked a hole through the last one. in reply to hummingbird604 #
@noahsparks Reminds me of common conversation starters, "What do you do?" "Where do you live?" Between that and a visual once-over . . . in reply to noahsparks #
@noahsparks Though people (generally) like nothing more than to classify and compartmentalize, as if the parts can exist on their own. in reply to noahsparks #
@aeratcliffe How is the G+ going? #phdchat in reply to aeratcliffe #
@Harry_Criticos To this point, it is unusual to go more than a few days without the boxes waiting for me when I get home #phdchat in reply to Harry_Criticos #
@AmandaMichelle Ouch; sorry to hear that. #phdchat in reply to AmandaMichelle #
@dayangnas What is the poster on? #phdchat in reply to dayangnas #
@lindathestar 3 is the charm! #phdchat in reply to lindathestar #
@noahsparks Perhaps that is that case. Given all the years I somehow managed not to meet one, much less two at the same moment. in reply to noahsparks #
@noahsparks Perhaps, though often what the tech affords is not possible any other way. I am not sure one can be isolated from the other. in reply to noahsparks #
@noahsparks HR more of the sense of HRD or OD it seems. Anyway, more of an interesting crowd at least (that should get me in trouble!). in reply to noahsparks #
@noahsparks Small world; I just got a reply from a domain host IS ticket I opened, and representative was named Noah. Two at the same time! in reply to noahsparks #
@noahsparks Alas, somewhat little I am afraid . . . in reply to noahsparks #
@noahsparks I live for conferences; my only excuse to travel! in reply to noahsparks #
@noahsparks Rather than speak to people who already know something about it, consider a more general HR / HRD / Tech one to expand the scope in reply to noahsparks #
@noahsparks I do not know of any specifically around CoP, though I am sure @smithjd would know of some. in reply to noahsparks #
@robinyap Yes, let's hope for the best with the proposal for #dml2012 in reply to robinyap #
@noahsparks Have you ever considered (or perhaps you have) presenting your work at a conference of some sort? in reply to noahsparks #
@noahsparks A highlight for me is to be around some people who have a passion for what they do, namely promote and steward communities. in reply to noahsparks #
@noahsparks I do not recall how long, but a few years seems right. I have known some of the members on and off over the years. in reply to noahsparks #
@noahsparks Too bad you could not have used it while engaging in your studies; alas. in reply to noahsparks #
@noahsparks Yes, it is a great group of people. I find it interesting to meet #CP2 members from time to time at conferences and such. in reply to noahsparks #
@PeterFlomStat @klbz @daciatakesnote @savasavasava I am in Manhattan, though will <gulp> go to Brooklyn if I have to (if close to trains!). in reply to PeterFlomStat #
@PeterFlomStat @klbz @daciatakesnote @savasavasava Of course, I am often hungry after a few drinks, so food is nice afterward. in reply to PeterFlomStat #
@PeterFlomStat @klbz @daciatakesnote @savasavasava Drinks is safe if the location or company or conversation is not what is expected!! in reply to PeterFlomStat #
@PeterFlomStat @klbz @daciatakesnote @savasavasava In the past we have met for drinks, though some have often gone on for dinner. in reply to PeterFlomStat #
@noahsparks So, are you (now) a member of CP2? Great group of diverse thinkers with a passion toward connection and networks. in reply to noahsparks #
@noahsparks Yes, interesting to hear your explanation of how you approached and then affected change. in reply to noahsparks #
@savasavasava @klbz @daciatakesnote @peterflomstat So, thus far what suggestions are there? We may want it to be a bit central? in reply to savasavasava #
@mrgunn Too funny (now, that is!). in reply to mrgunn #

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2011-10-21

Goodness, have I even been replying to myself? Accidental; not solipsistic! #
@savasavasava @daciatakesnote @peterflomstat @klbz @jeffreykeeferfor Next step=suggestions for a trendy, hidden location to meet for drinks? #
Anybody else who wants to join @savasavasava @daciatakesnote @peterflomstat @klbz and @jeffreykeeferfor the #NYC #phdchat #meetup is welcome #
We have consensus! The next #NYC #phdchat #meetup will be on Thursday, November 10 @savasavasava @daciatakesnote @peterflomstat @klbz #
@trentmkays BTW, I like your new avatar. in reply to trentmkays #
@trentmkays Why do you think every act is a persuasive one? in reply to trentmkays #
@trentmkays True; I was referring to the changing minds part. in reply to trentmkays #
The folks at #Mendeley sent a PPT PDF yesterday that crashed my email. Imagine sending a 24 MB file without warning?! #
@trentmkays Wow, how critical theoretical of you. And here I thought you were becoming postmodern . . . in reply to trentmkays #
@betsyweber Wonderful evening indeed, not to mention the final drink and company at #Cowgirl in #NYC in reply to betsyweber #
Had a fantastic dinner with @betsyweber. Nothing like eating with a scene from the Soprano's happening at the next table! #