Comments on: Groups and Networks; Fraternities and Deadheads http://techticker.net/2008/10/08/groups-and-networks-fraternities-and-deadheads/ educational technology, eLearning & emerging technology Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:04:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: More on Groups and Networks | TechTicker http://techticker.net/2008/10/08/groups-and-networks-fraternities-and-deadheads/comment-page-1/#comment-3627 More on Groups and Networks | TechTicker Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:35:21 +0000 http://techticker.net/?p=586#comment-3627 [...] the case of my last post, I argued that Deadheads are a network and not a group.  The author of An Educational Technology [...] [...] the case of my last post, I argued that Deadheads are a network and not a group.  The author of An Educational Technology [...]

]]> By: Mike Bogle http://techticker.net/2008/10/08/groups-and-networks-fraternities-and-deadheads/comment-page-1/#comment-1556 Mike Bogle Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:42:52 +0000 http://techticker.net/?p=586#comment-1556 Peer pressure definitely takes on a different form in online interaction, that's for sure. It can be equally debilitating though, I think; and unfortunately examples are common - for example harassment on MySpace, videos on YouTube, trolls and griefers in forums. An unfortunate reality in the digital age it would seem. I'd definitely agree with your thoughts on memes though. I don't typically participate in them, but they do seem to be fairly effective ways to connect people. Peer pressure definitely takes on a different form in online interaction, that’s for sure. It can be equally debilitating though, I think; and unfortunately examples are common – for example harassment on MySpace, videos on YouTube, trolls and griefers in forums. An unfortunate reality in the digital age it would seem.

I’d definitely agree with your thoughts on memes though. I don’t typically participate in them, but they do seem to be fairly effective ways to connect people.

]]> By: Rodd Lucier http://techticker.net/2008/10/08/groups-and-networks-fraternities-and-deadheads/comment-page-1/#comment-1555 Rodd Lucier Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:00:06 +0000 http://techticker.net/?p=586#comment-1555 Peer pressure must play a role in groups and networks, but it's less tangible when all communication is electronic. Maybe that's what memes grow out of... the desire to be in the cool group? Love Ed's reference to Moxy Fruvous. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moxy_Fr%C3%BCvous I had the chance to see them in concert a few times, and I know they had many followers who tracked their progress and bought their unique tour clothing. I still have a Fruvous hat kicking around here somewhere... FYI, Jian Ghomeshi now works at CBC radio... you can catch him on the CBC's 'Q' Podcast. Peer pressure must play a role in groups and networks, but it’s less tangible when all communication is electronic. Maybe that’s what memes grow out of… the desire to be in the cool group?

Love Ed’s reference to Moxy Fruvous.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moxy_Fr%C3%BCvous
I had the chance to see them in concert a few times, and I know they had many followers who tracked their progress and bought their unique tour clothing. I still have a Fruvous hat kicking around here somewhere… FYI, Jian Ghomeshi now works at CBC radio… you can catch him on the CBC’s ‘Q’ Podcast.

]]> By: Mike Bogle http://techticker.net/2008/10/08/groups-and-networks-fraternities-and-deadheads/comment-page-1/#comment-1553 Mike Bogle Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:22:59 +0000 http://techticker.net/?p=586#comment-1553 Ha! What a brilliant song :) I'd be interested in hearing it because I don't believe I've heard of the artist/band before. I'll have to see if I can track it down online. Ever since then I've questioned the rationale behind telling people that joining an organisation will help you meet people, making them crawl over hot coals to prove they're worthy, and then expecting it to lead to strong ties. The logic escapes me. I prefer the sign my parents have hanging in their house: "A friend is someone who knows all about you and loves you just the same." Ha! What a brilliant song :) I’d be interested in hearing it because I don’t believe I’ve heard of the artist/band before. I’ll have to see if I can track it down online.

Ever since then I’ve questioned the rationale behind telling people that joining an organisation will help you meet people, making them crawl over hot coals to prove they’re worthy, and then expecting it to lead to strong ties. The logic escapes me.

I prefer the sign my parents have hanging in their house:

“A friend is someone who knows all about you and loves you just the same.”

]]> By: Ed Webb http://techticker.net/2008/10/08/groups-and-networks-fraternities-and-deadheads/comment-page-1/#comment-1552 Ed Webb Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:53:53 +0000 http://techticker.net/?p=586#comment-1552 The story of your fraternity experience inevitably brought to mind a Moxy Fruvous song: http://www.fruvous.com/b-lyr.html#bigfish The song as a whole is an account of the incentives for joining a group, and seeking to rise through conformity. The story of your fraternity experience inevitably brought to mind a Moxy Fruvous song:

http://www.fruvous.com/b-lyr.html#bigfish

The song as a whole is an account of the incentives for joining a group, and seeking to rise through conformity.

]]> By: CCK08 - More Networks and Groups or Why Stephen May be Right « An Education and Technology Blog http://techticker.net/2008/10/08/groups-and-networks-fraternities-and-deadheads/comment-page-1/#comment-1549 CCK08 - More Networks and Groups or Why Stephen May be Right « An Education and Technology Blog Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:03:21 +0000 http://techticker.net/?p=586#comment-1549 [...] group.  You choose to be a part of it, but then are clearly a member of that group. Something like Deadheads is  trickier.  Since members of the group self select and identify (nobody defines deadhead until [...] [...] group.  You choose to be a part of it, but then are clearly a member of that group. Something like Deadheads is  trickier.  Since members of the group self select and identify (nobody defines deadhead until [...]

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