March 2012 – Page 2 – Silence and Voice

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2012-03-26

@Fifino9 Not scheduled yet; need to finish writing first 😉 in reply to Fifino9 #
@gconole @aeratcliffe I stand in shock and awe! in reply to gconole #
@ai1sa Got it; you don't need it for articles unless web-only #phdchat in reply to ai1sa #
@gconole @aeratcliffe You mowed the lawn already? Goodness, wonder woman! in reply to gconole #
@ai1sa Sweet progress!! #phdchat in reply to ai1sa #
@ai1sa Yes, editing is like writing via Twitter #phdchat in reply to ai1sa #
@ai1sa What sorts of urls? #phdchat in reply to ai1sa #
@ai1sa Thanks; much appreciated. It was a helpful experience, as it caused a jump-start in my writing. in reply to ai1sa #
@kiwicito @raulpacheco @srossmktg Glad you made it safely home. in reply to kiwicito #
@ai1sa It was anxiety-causing at first to say the least! in reply to ai1sa #
@NSRiazat Guess where so many of my participants came from? See slide 37! #phdchat in reply to NSRiazat #
@Fifino9 Thanks for your kind words; let's hope my committee at the viva will think so as well! in reply to Fifino9 #
@andycoverdale Thanks; nothing like putting my neck out there by sharing work in progress! #phdchat in reply to andycoverdale #
@gconole Thanks for the RT! At least people can finally start to see what my research tackles! #phdchat #
@debbiefuco Thanks for the RT and for your feedback. Hope perhaps others may find it helping in some way #phdchat in reply to debbiefuco #

Slides from the Research Seminar of My Research in Progress

I presented my doctoral thesis (dissertation) research in progress this past Wednesday at the Department of Educational Research Seminar Series, and want to share my slides for the benefit of anybody interested. While they may not make the most sense until the recording is available, they will at least provide evidence of my research direction. They are available here and are in PDF form due to size issues.

Overall, I received positive feedback from the faculty, staff, and student attendees. Some very useful questions, both those that remind me to include some specific content in my thesis, as well as considerations for my eventual viva preparation. This was a rich experience, and I would recommend the same for anybody else considering the first public sharing of doctoral research.

As always, very interested in feedback and suggestions.

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2012-03-25

@MtnrSmith @AlexM11 @Eingang @gconole I had somebody tell me that in one of my interviews as well #phdchat in reply to MtnrSmith #
@srossmktg Common, especially here in the US. Gods know things don't exist if they can't be counted or understood by a survey 😉 #phdchat in reply to srossmktg #
@gconole @AlexM11 @Eingang Few things tougher that I have found #phdchat in reply to gconole #
@Eingang @AlexM11 @gconole There is nothing so comforting as the status quo. No wonder #PhD work with new knowledge is a challenge #phdchat in reply to Eingang #
@Eingang @AlexM11 @gconole All supervisors have tough work and with shifts in doctoral study there are few typical or easy learners #phdchat in reply to Eingang #
@srossmktg @kiwicito I do like how you qualitatively observe about quantitative camaraderie! #phdchat in reply to srossmktg #
@srossmktg @kiwicito Interesting. Have you asked about it? Perhaps there are others who are also observing waiting for an opening? #phdchat in reply to srossmktg #
@Eingang @AlexM11 @gconole I have seen examples of such toxic supervision in my thesis research . . . #phdchat in reply to Eingang #
@Eingang @AlexM11 @gconole Goodness, sorry to hear about the issue dragging on. #phdchat in reply to Eingang #
@lizith Probably not a bad idea; go offline to limit distractions. Think I may follow you. #phdchat in reply to lizith #
@HendraAgustian Impressive! in reply to HendraAgustian #
@lindathestar That will help a bit #phdchat in reply to lindathestar #
@lindathestar Exactly what I had to do. A rather expensive prospect to be sure, but I never would be at this step if I didn't #phdchat in reply to lindathestar #
Working on my literature review this afternoon #phdchat #
@HendraAgustian Alas, no. Flying in and out of Brussels. Never been to Amsterdam, but the airfare from the US was too expensive there. in reply to HendraAgustian #
@srossmktg @kiwicito Interesting; I wonder if there has been an analysis of this; have never considered it #phdchat in reply to srossmktg #

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2012-03-24

@AmandaMichelle @kiwicito @srossmktg Must have missed your qual questions! #phdchat in reply to AmandaMichelle #
@srossmktg @kiwicito Who would have imagined that there were fewer quant folks on #phdchat #
@srossmktg Keep writing! #
@HendraAgustian BTW, I am traveling to the Maastricht in the Netherlands next weekend for a conference; will be my first time there. in reply to HendraAgustian #
@HendraAgustian Wow, you sound so American now! in reply to HendraAgustian #
@Eingang Thanks for the kind intentions. We have been spending a lot of time on cleaning the ear, which finally looks clean. Lots of meds. in reply to Eingang #
@lindathestar Thank you; the poor little sweetie is just not herself this week. Appreciate your positive energy. in reply to lindathestar #
As we finish the #NLC2012 "Starting off… Managing your Online Learner Identity" discussion, I am a bit disoriented. Take aways? #phdchat #
I realize I am rather behind in replying to email and Tweets this week. Wow, what a week. #
So soundly did I sleep that I did not know what day it was or even where I was when I awoke. #
I fell asleep a short time ago when I sat down for a few moments after food shopping and the working with the contractor. #
I have not been sleeping well this week; Posey is being treated for an ear infection and that is keeping everybody up. #
I have today off, and catch-up in all sorts of areas to attend to! #

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2012-03-23

Working in the Queens office this morning. Amazed to see all the trees are in bloom out here. #
@Eingang Exactly, and we need you back at full health! in reply to Eingang #
@avdbmt Indeed, looking forward to it. Will be great to actually chat a bit and hear where your work has progressed. Are you near there? in reply to avdbmt #
@TawnyshaGreene1 Thanks for the energy. A least nobody laughed and walked out en masse! in reply to TawnyshaGreene1 #
@gawbul I was happy I could actually understand and answer the questions at the end, as that had me a bit anxious #phdchat in reply to gawbul #
@peoplegogy They worked! Thanks! in reply to peoplegogy #
@klbz I appreciate any of the good thoughts I can get. Thanks! in reply to klbz #
@louisealix68 There are so many ways to prepare. I did so much writing and when I cut back, I had extra backup slides on hand! #phdchat in reply to louisealix68 #
@ai1sa Very appreciate the good energy. I was happy with it, but we do live in our own worlds, yes?? in reply to ai1sa #
@Eingang Wow, you must have been really unwell. Glad you are on the mend. Don't push yourself too much. in reply to Eingang #