Background This post is my first attempt to articulate an evolving idea regarding the development of a platform to enable collaborative video projects that support the more creative aspects of the learning process.
Ever since I moved to the faculties from the central unit where I had been situated for the last 7 years, my brain has been experiencing a never-ending explosion of innovative ideas. Virtually every day I have a wacky new thought.
This is due in no small part to the fact I spent many years contemplating the theoretical possibilities …

Early this morning I attended a webinar presented by Kaltura called “Introduction to Open Video” and I thought I’d spend some time unpacking what was discussed, what I learned, and some outstanding questions I have that I’d like to investigate.
What is Kaltura?
For starters, Kaltura is a comprehensive framework designed and developed to support the production, editing, hosting and delivery of online video. It is also open source, with the company structure based upon an open model.

The explosion of mobile devices has gone a really long way to freeing computer users from their desks, and letting them roam in the open, while still engaging and collaborating in many of the same ways they do in more traditional computer environments. Yet there are other ways as well by which you can take your work with you, while leaving your desktop computer or laptop at home. Portable apps are one such example.
This video covers portable apps, including what they are, how you install them, and …

[Image credit: "Openness and Collaboration" by psd (CC - by)]
When I observe people who live in an open paradigm, where learning, teaching, sharing, collaborating, and communicating are done publicly, and made freely available to others to rip, mix and burn, I see far more than simply the act of doing so, or the resulting output of tangible objects – I see a philosophy for living and being. A philosophy that is not based on self-satisfaction, personal gain, or what’s in it for you; but in the fundamental belief that …

In light of the innaugural meeting of the SENG network (formal name STILL being discussed) yesterday, I wanted to take a couple of minutes to reflect on what took place, what was discussed, and throw in a few words on my interpretations and opinions .
We dropped the ball on recording the event
I’m very sorry to say that we largely dropped the ball on recording and broadcasting the event. I’m hoping to catch up with Robyn (and anyone else who’s interested) to determine the most effective ways of capturing and …