Comments on: CCK08: Course Evaluation and Feedback

By: Nellie Deutsch

Nellie Deutsch — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:37:20 +0000

Hi Mike,
Thank you for starting the video. I encourage others to add their comments the webcam. I debated whether to add mine when I saw the poor quality of my recording, but then learning online and connectivism is not about perfection, is it? It’s about the learning process.

I am looking forward to our continued connection.

Warm wishes,
Nellie
http://www.wikieducator.org/User:Nelliemuller

By: Andreas

Andreas — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:48:12 +0000

Really nice your video.
I agree very much with your point.
Thank you!
Andreas

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By: Lani

Lani — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:32:03 +0000

Hi Mike,

As always your writing is eloquent and powerful!! I too found this journey exhilarating; to me the possibilities afforded by open connected learning are endless.

“What is equally important is casting off existing structures, constraints and conditions to learning, and instead recognising the uniqueness of each individual learner, and their inherent right and freedom to explore learning in their own way.”

These words of yours truly resonated with me– experiencing and envisioning “exploring learning in their own way” had/ will have a profound impact on my continued learning and work.

Best wishes,
Lani

By: Jenni Parker

Jenni Parker — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:27:56 +0000

Hi Mike
I’ve been following your blog and although I haven’t posted comments before. I just wanted to let you know I’ve enjoyed reading your posts.

I agree with you that video would enhance our online connections. I also agree with Maru that individual personalities and access to technology can be barriers for people in using video. I am a prime example…I’ve been talking about buying a webcam for the past few weeks, but just haven’t gotten around to it yet! But I intend to….maybe I will return and add a video comment when I do.

I have been exploring & evaluating web 2.0 tools throughout this course and one of the tools I particularly like is voiceThread. The reason I like it is because it offers the participants a number of ways to comment: video, voice, text, phone…so they can choose the method they are most comfortable with. When I was experimenting with voiceThread I added an Introduction voiceThread [http://voicethread.com/?#q.b264632.i0.k0] to my CCK08 blog, I would love you and any other CCK08 participants to introduce yourself – it’s so lonely in their on my own.

I am going to use a voiceThread for my students to introduce themselves to each other in an online course I am facilitating next year…it will be interesting to see how it works and which methods they choose to use.
Cheers.

By: Mike Bogle

Mike Bogle — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:35:14 +0000

Hi Maru,
Quite right about the prospect of communicating via video on the internet. In fact someone posted a response of Seesmic just minutes after I initially posted it and she echoed the same sentiments – also talking about the fact that comfort with being on camera is another consideration.

Having facilitated many web conferences, on many occasions I’ve seen the reluctance and discomfort people exhibit when trying to interact normally via webcam. In many ways it’s a very unnatural way to communicate – but if you can grow accustomed to it I think it’s a great way to built stronger ties with people.

There’s also the issues accessibility to consider and the fact not everyone has the computer equipment, bandwidth or expertise to communicate this way. It may turn out this sort of communication is too niche for widespread use – it was just a thought

I hope to keep in touch too – I’ve gained tremendous insight from your contributions to the course and you’ve been a breath of fresh air who is always friendly and happy. So it’s been a pleasure.

Cheers,

Mike

By: Maru del Campo

Maru del Campo — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:21:05 +0000

Hi Mike!
You’ve done a fare and sensible description of the course, those who didn’t join will easily picture the adventure. Your videos have helped me to feel more connected to you, the personal clues that you mentioned today and that all can see bring you closer. I don’t know how many people are able to follow your lead and share personal visuals. Speaking for me, I have to sort out first how to turn higher the recording volume of my mic to record audible sound and get a camera, then I can start experimenting with video.

I hope to keep in touch with you, it’s been a pleasure to know you. Thanks for sharing. Good luck with your research. See you around. Maru :X