Open Discussion

Tuesdays 1230 Open Skype Discussion was great to start the conversations of the term between those in modules one, two and three. We talked about the role of literature in our learning, when to look more broadly (mapping the field of our interests- creating a guest list for a party themed by our interests) and when to deepen the focus (identifying the VIPs of the party) We tried to move away from the feeling of needing to look to the literatre, to what others have said, in order to affirm our own thoughts (finding books that 'agree' with our views), and equally, the notion not only of looking for either/or comparisions in the literature (I found some books that agree with my thoughts and some that contradict so I can compare them), but to using the literature to develop a discussion around your subject area with many layers, different perspectives for you to be able to paint a picture rich in many colours.

Those in module one used the discussion to unpack what they were understanding in the readers about Web 2.0 and its relationship to their developing professional practice. As those in other modules shared their experiences and interpretations of this, Matt offered a great example describing Web 1.0 as information being given (suggesting a one-way process of passive learning) and Web 2.0 as information being given in order for you to interact with it (a transaction of learning). This opened discussions of communication, learning by interaction with others, being a part of a community (BAPP) and using our blogs to sound out ideas.

Those in this discussion will blogs further thoughts for you all... do comment with your blog post to help direct everyone to your thoughts so they can comment!

Matt S
Syanne
Jess S
Jess D
Naomi E
Jen S
Rachel 
Jae
Laura S
Eleanor B