The MQUncon 09 is a FREE event for educators to connect and share ideas and solutions around using educational technology in learning and teaching. It is being hosted by Macquarie University and the Islands of jokaydia in Second Life.
An unconference is a facilitated, participant-driven conference. During the day, people are free to present, share and participate in a range of activities - sharing tips, stories and examples of using technology to enhance, augment and facilitate more effective learning and teaching.
The agenda for the day is organised largely by the attendees and will be faciliated by the Learning and Teaching Centre.
The event will be held around the U@MQ venue from 9am to 3pm AEST (check local time here), and in on the Islands of jokaydia in Second Life (more info here - http://mquncon09.pbworks.com/), as part of their weekend long Unconference 09.
MQUncon 09 offers participants an inclusive opportunity to discuss, share and connect with leading educators and technologists about 21st century learning at the practical level, as well as listen to people who might be on a similar journey.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
The First Virtual University Open Day in Australia at the University of Ballarat
The University of Ballarat proudly presents the first annual University of Ballarat Virtual Open Day. This is the first of its kind in Australia!
As part of this Open Day you will have the opportunity to visit the University of Ballarat's Virtual campus and take a tour of our newly created virtual facilities. You will have the chance to look at what the University of Ballarat Virtual Campus has to offer, which includes a virtual learning clinic that is to be used by for healthcare education, an exhibition of digital art by one of the University's academic staff members, and the Virtual Stuttering Support Center designed to help support people who have difficulty with stuttering. In addition, you can explore what the First Life University of Ballarat has to offer through web links, brochures and video presentations
Representatives of the University of Ballarat will be on hand on the day to guide you through the Virtual University and answer any questions you may have
We look forward to seeing you there on 30th August 2009, 10am - 3pm, Australian EST
Go to https://secure-web0.secondlife.com/events/event.php?id=2981017&date=1251615600 for the location InWorld. You will need a Second Life Avatar to participate - and its free!
As part of this Open Day you will have the opportunity to visit the University of Ballarat's Virtual campus and take a tour of our newly created virtual facilities. You will have the chance to look at what the University of Ballarat Virtual Campus has to offer, which includes a virtual learning clinic that is to be used by for healthcare education, an exhibition of digital art by one of the University's academic staff members, and the Virtual Stuttering Support Center designed to help support people who have difficulty with stuttering. In addition, you can explore what the First Life University of Ballarat has to offer through web links, brochures and video presentations
Representatives of the University of Ballarat will be on hand on the day to guide you through the Virtual University and answer any questions you may have
We look forward to seeing you there on 30th August 2009, 10am - 3pm, Australian EST
Go to https://secure-web0.secondlife.com/events/event.php?id=2981017&date=1251615600 for the location InWorld. You will need a Second Life Avatar to participate - and its free!
Monday, August 3, 2009
The first annual University of Ballarat Virtual Open Day
Check out the event announcement for our Virtual Open Day - https://secure-web0.secondlife.com/events/event.php?id=2981017&date=1251615600
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Social Networking for Business
This article: http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/07/21/32-ways-to-use-facebook-for-business/
discusses various ways to setup and use a Facebook account for business, including the use of groups and fan pages. The frontrunner for individuals in business however, is LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com). Both can help move your business along and increase your professional visibility.
discusses various ways to setup and use a Facebook account for business, including the use of groups and fan pages. The frontrunner for individuals in business however, is LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com). Both can help move your business along and increase your professional visibility.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
"Seven Strategies for Plagiarism-proofing Discussion Threads in Online Courses "
Interesting article about a type of plagiarism sure to be hitting your online classes soon!
http://jolt.merlot.org/vol5no2/olt_0609.htm
http://jolt.merlot.org/vol5no2/olt_0609.htm
Finding the value of Twitter
University Lecturers are now finding uses for Twitter.
http://www.kansas.com/news/local/story/880654.html
http://www.kansas.com/news/local/story/880654.html
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Second Life Success
https://blogs.secondlife.com/community/community/education/blog/2009/07/10/case-study-loyalist-college-massively-improves-test-scores-and-training-outcomes-using-second-life
Virtual Worlds Introduction: Second Life and Beyond
This is a great introduction to Virtual Worlds and Second Life in particular
Monday, June 22, 2009
ACS Vic Branch Forum
Branch Forum Report: The Pros and Cons of Social Networking in a Business Context
At our June Branch Forum held on 17 June, 80 attendees participated in a lively discussion moderated by our Victorian Branch Chairman Ian Wells, with our Panel members Dr Charlynn Miller (University of Ballarat), Corry Brouwer (ANZ) and David Talamelli (Oracle).
The main points that came out of this session:
* Social Networking in a Business context is not understood by everyone, but it is here and now
* Fabulous for business and social communities
* Oracle do not use regular advertising for recruitment
* Addiction can be a bit of an issue initially, but it seems to settle in the longer term as people find their own niche
* Social networking is only one channel for business, there are many more
* People don't realise that what they put on a social network is no longer private and stays there forever. It is now public and people are not smart about what they divulge. Users should be moderate and mindful of what they are saying
* Not only is your information no longer private, neither is that of anyone else you are connected to
* The implications and consequences of usage today is yet to play out and may not for many years, particularly with regard to legal and other issues
* To make best use of this type of communication, you need to work out the purpose of what you are trying to communicate, why and to whom. This was described as 'determining your requirements'
* In the workplace, there should be policy in place regarding the use of social networking both in a business and private context. This allows the workplace to counsel staff if any issues eventuate
* The speed of which things are happening means we continue to lower our attention span
* On the question of eroding people's ability to write, the consensus was that 'content is still king'. If it?s not good enough, it won't naturally survive
* A great part of identity theft occurs from social networking sites
* Regulation will not keep up with this. We need to educate people to use social networking.
In addition, as someone who 'practises what he preaches', see David Talamelli's blog of the event at http://blogs.oracle.com/jobsatoracle/
At our June Branch Forum held on 17 June, 80 attendees participated in a lively discussion moderated by our Victorian Branch Chairman Ian Wells, with our Panel members Dr Charlynn Miller (University of Ballarat), Corry Brouwer (ANZ) and David Talamelli (Oracle).
The main points that came out of this session:
* Social Networking in a Business context is not understood by everyone, but it is here and now
* Fabulous for business and social communities
* Oracle do not use regular advertising for recruitment
* Addiction can be a bit of an issue initially, but it seems to settle in the longer term as people find their own niche
* Social networking is only one channel for business, there are many more
* People don't realise that what they put on a social network is no longer private and stays there forever. It is now public and people are not smart about what they divulge. Users should be moderate and mindful of what they are saying
* Not only is your information no longer private, neither is that of anyone else you are connected to
* The implications and consequences of usage today is yet to play out and may not for many years, particularly with regard to legal and other issues
* To make best use of this type of communication, you need to work out the purpose of what you are trying to communicate, why and to whom. This was described as 'determining your requirements'
* In the workplace, there should be policy in place regarding the use of social networking both in a business and private context. This allows the workplace to counsel staff if any issues eventuate
* The speed of which things are happening means we continue to lower our attention span
* On the question of eroding people's ability to write, the consensus was that 'content is still king'. If it?s not good enough, it won't naturally survive
* A great part of identity theft occurs from social networking sites
* Regulation will not keep up with this. We need to educate people to use social networking.
In addition, as someone who 'practises what he preaches', see David Talamelli's blog of the event at http://blogs.oracle.com/jobsatoracle/
Monday, June 8, 2009
The first day
This is the first day I have setup a blog. The hope is that I can share relevant information here for students and others interested in what I'm on about. This blog, by its name, is primarily work related.
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