Web 2.0 … The Machine is Us/ing Us
Written by Agnes Bosanquet on June 4th, 2009
From Michael Wesch of Digital Ethnography, The Machine is Us/ing Us is worth another look:
From May 2009, there is a “dance mix” (reminiscent of Dance Your PhD):
Upcoming LTC workshops and webinars!
Written by Agnes Bosanquet on May 5th, 2009
Social Media in Education Webinar - Wed 13 May, 10.00-11.00am
This session presents the current issues, opportunities and directions for education in a world powered by Web2.0, mobile, non-passive communication technologies. It is ideal for anyone trying to understand how social media impacts learning and teaching, the engagement of students, and the technologies that deliver enriched [...]
New LTC Digital Literacy workshops - enrol now!
Written by Agnes Bosanquet on April 1st, 2009
Check out just some of the upcoming LTC workshops - click on the link to find out more and to enrol!
Introduction to Social Bookmarking for Assessment - Mon 6 April, 1.00-2.00pm
This hands-on workshop introduces instructors on how to use ‘mass’ collaboration and meta-tagging with students, to encourage deeper learning and research in disciplinary contexts. Learn [...]
Edna workshop at MQ (15 April)
Written by Agnes Bosanquet on March 20th, 2009
Connecting through edna: building cultural bridges, a one-day mini conference about technologies in education, will be held at Macquarie on April 15.
UPDATE (24 March) - This workshop is now full, but you can contact Lisa Javier to be put on the waiting list.
Edna is the Education Network Australia - find out more about [...]
LTC Common Interest Groups
Written by Agnes Bosanquet on February 10th, 2009
Join the LTC CIGs!
What is a CIG? - A Common Interest Group.
A CIG is a discussion, driven by the people in it, to ask, reply and work towards creating stronger teaching and learning. Each group is fellowed, supported and actively explored by the Learning and Teaching Centre’s staff. The CIGs provide the opportunity to add [...]
Confused about Web 2.0 and intellectual property?
Written by Agnes Bosanquet on January 19th, 2009
Following the post on YouTube and copyright, here’s a six-minute animation that neatly summarises intellectual property rights in Web 2.0. More interesting than it sounds - I promise! It gives three case studies - a researcher, a lecturer and a student. Definitely worth a look if you use material from the web in your teaching [...]