Post to Tifanny
I like your comment about collaboration, and such a true statement it is. But I have seen that when people collaborate, they keep their groups to a small cadre of individuals, and are always afraid to expand and find new talents. I wonder if they also permit this in their classrooms and at their jobs. We should never stick to be complacent in working with the same individuals, Even if they are friends, we can look further and find those stars that will help us shine. All stars are different, some are warmer than others, some are farther or closer, and some are in the verge of collapse (super nova). But they still shine, and with the right gravities, they can help shine other stars (even though in space that would probably induce a catastrophe). So we should never stop finding more stars in our galaxy, and then we can go to other galaxies and find other stars that we normally don't think about as part of our universe.
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Friday, May 27, 2011
Wk4 Reading: Blog Post to Brenda McGee
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I really like your two points, Thinking on what we can do something about, and to remember that the plural is stronger than the singular. Our perceptions are many times the main source of our pains (other than physical pain), and when we think we have been wronged, we in a sense self inflict pain to ourselves, many times without checking the veracity of those perceptions. This can lead to rancor and other feeling that may be wrongfully placed on others, specially loved ones. I've felt both sides of that coin and I have also vowed to never let my perceptions control my life. One thing that I always think about is how we as a species are very interconnected to each other, even akin to how ants or bees are. Once we forget how our decisions or lack of them affect everyone around us, we begin to accumulate a sort of mass hurt, or negative feelings that spread like a disease. I've seen people even hurt themselves after a long road of blocking themselves from others. We are complete social creatures and as such, we have to acknowledge the existence of others, and even check on what we do, as to not hurt or offend someone else, then we can have a better more peaceful life...
I really like your two points, Thinking on what we can do something about, and to remember that the plural is stronger than the singular. Our perceptions are many times the main source of our pains (other than physical pain), and when we think we have been wronged, we in a sense self inflict pain to ourselves, many times without checking the veracity of those perceptions. This can lead to rancor and other feeling that may be wrongfully placed on others, specially loved ones. I've felt both sides of that coin and I have also vowed to never let my perceptions control my life. One thing that I always think about is how we as a species are very interconnected to each other, even akin to how ants or bees are. Once we forget how our decisions or lack of them affect everyone around us, we begin to accumulate a sort of mass hurt, or negative feelings that spread like a disease. I've seen people even hurt themselves after a long road of blocking themselves from others. We are complete social creatures and as such, we have to acknowledge the existence of others, and even check on what we do, as to not hurt or offend someone else, then we can have a better more peaceful life...
Wk4 Wimba: Thoughts
I hate to hear myself, so I don't dare to listen to my part on Wimba, but I was surprised how smoothly I went on my presentation (even though it was a little unfamiliar to me). Because I'm thinking on doing some major changes to my action research, I still have a long road ahead on my presentation and my research statement. No one really asked me any questions related to my study, other than the teaching assistant, so I'm not sure if it is a truly valid position into thinking that online course development should be left to a team of experts (even though this might sound obvious) instead of the faculty member who is teaching the subject. I'm working on doing a continuation of the cycle process to collect more data. I really hope to finish everything on time before graduation time, as I already have all the preparations to go to Winter Park to graduate...
Wk4 Reading: Art of Possibility Chapters 9 – 12
The strongest warmth is usually the one that we can't touch; someone has to protect us from our own curiosity, right?
-- David Cheng
I really liked "Creating Frameworks for Possibility" mainly because, without a new framework, everything else would really stay the same. Have you ever lost something, like keys, and when you start looking you just concentrate in certain areas? Then you repeat the same areas you just finished looking, just wishing that the item would mysteriously appear? When we want a real solution to something, trying the same things will not work. Finding a new angle unrelated to past tactics usually gives better results, or at least doing something different will change our perspective enough to have a higher chance of success. In my first year in college, I lived in a rural area maybe 4 miles from the university, but where I lived was a remote rural area at the top of a small mountain ridge. Going up the mountain on foot was exhausting and dangerous, with no street lights or sidewalks. I didn't have a car, and my last class ended at 7:30pm. I had to depend on hitchhiking to get home (taxis had the area off bounds), and sometimes I had to wait for many hours to get a ride. But not ever had I a doubt that I would find a ride. My area of possibility was that no matter what, I would always find a safe ride, and I did for a whole year. I was sure that on the day I would doubt it, I would have to walk on foot on those dark roads, which over hung cliffs of thousands of feet. Even though this is an example of an internal possibility, I'm sure any of you could apply this to outside sources also. I'm ready for the new changes that will come after graduation... are you?
-- David Cheng
I really liked "Creating Frameworks for Possibility" mainly because, without a new framework, everything else would really stay the same. Have you ever lost something, like keys, and when you start looking you just concentrate in certain areas? Then you repeat the same areas you just finished looking, just wishing that the item would mysteriously appear? When we want a real solution to something, trying the same things will not work. Finding a new angle unrelated to past tactics usually gives better results, or at least doing something different will change our perspective enough to have a higher chance of success. In my first year in college, I lived in a rural area maybe 4 miles from the university, but where I lived was a remote rural area at the top of a small mountain ridge. Going up the mountain on foot was exhausting and dangerous, with no street lights or sidewalks. I didn't have a car, and my last class ended at 7:30pm. I had to depend on hitchhiking to get home (taxis had the area off bounds), and sometimes I had to wait for many hours to get a ride. But not ever had I a doubt that I would find a ride. My area of possibility was that no matter what, I would always find a safe ride, and I did for a whole year. I was sure that on the day I would doubt it, I would have to walk on foot on those dark roads, which over hung cliffs of thousands of feet. Even though this is an example of an internal possibility, I'm sure any of you could apply this to outside sources also. I'm ready for the new changes that will come after graduation... are you?
Wk4-2 DB Quickies: my dream teaching/presentation environment
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Wow, another hard question. I think the thing that stands most in my way of my dream job is to know what that would be… I think of a dream job as a job that utilizes all your skills to the max, and that it becomes rewarding to do. I have done so many types of jobs and been so curious in my life (in my StrengthsFinders ‘do a search in your bookstore’ my main skill is input, or the ability to collect and hoard data) that doing a job that covers those skills would probably not make sense. In terms of deserving working a “dream” job, I think I will always deserve it, no matter what positives or negatives I do. It would not make sense being your own enemy or depriving yourself of anything, there are enough barriers in the world, I don’t need any more of those. From all the abilities I have, I think my biggest one is to be curious and willing enough to want to learn new skills at a rapid pace, and to never give up. :) And I mean this in an obsessive manner
Wow, another hard question. I think the thing that stands most in my way of my dream job is to know what that would be… I think of a dream job as a job that utilizes all your skills to the max, and that it becomes rewarding to do. I have done so many types of jobs and been so curious in my life (in my StrengthsFinders ‘do a search in your bookstore’ my main skill is input, or the ability to collect and hoard data) that doing a job that covers those skills would probably not make sense. In terms of deserving working a “dream” job, I think I will always deserve it, no matter what positives or negatives I do. It would not make sense being your own enemy or depriving yourself of anything, there are enough barriers in the world, I don’t need any more of those. From all the abilities I have, I think my biggest one is to be curious and willing enough to want to learn new skills at a rapid pace, and to never give up. :) And I mean this in an obsessive manner
Wk4-1 DB Quickies: my dream teaching/presentation environment
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It is a little hard to think where I would like to present, as I’m really bad in front of people. I get anxious quickly, specially in smaller crowds (if that makes sense). I would think that presenting in a TED conference would be a dream, but with the pressure that type of venue gives, I’m not sure I would make it alive. I’m only able to present things in front of a camera by repetition and familiarization. But I think I would be most comfortable with a theater setting, with strong lights that blank out the audience. I have been on stage in theater and it is not the same as presenting at all. You pretend to be someone else, with a few rehearsed lines, and you only have to convince yourself (and fellow actors if any) about your performance. This probably doesn’t sounds right to most, but you only need to convince yourself while on stage. I would probably pretend to be a great speaker and say his lines… That’s probably the only way for me.
It is a little hard to think where I would like to present, as I’m really bad in front of people. I get anxious quickly, specially in smaller crowds (if that makes sense). I would think that presenting in a TED conference would be a dream, but with the pressure that type of venue gives, I’m not sure I would make it alive. I’m only able to present things in front of a camera by repetition and familiarization. But I think I would be most comfortable with a theater setting, with strong lights that blank out the audience. I have been on stage in theater and it is not the same as presenting at all. You pretend to be someone else, with a few rehearsed lines, and you only have to convince yourself (and fellow actors if any) about your performance. This probably doesn’t sounds right to most, but you only need to convince yourself while on stage. I would probably pretend to be a great speaker and say his lines… That’s probably the only way for me.
Wk4 Publishing Leadership Project, Update 2 of 2
Because there is so little time for my conference of choice, I would like to try for the League of Innovation conference next year. It is going to be in Philly, which is where I graduated for my bachelors. I love Philly, and lived there for two years, and lived close to it for another two before moving to Arizona. And the League conference is specifically for community colleges, which is my primary target. I have a place to stay over there also. Another thing I like about the League is that you can choose the type of presentation you want, and they have forum sessions, roundtable discussions and poster sessions. I have until September 16, which should give me enough time to really polish my presentation and data. If you are also thinking in going to this conference, please let me know... Maybe we could collaborate in a joint session!
Wk4 Publishing Leadership Project, Intro 1 of 2
I thought for a while if to publish or present my research. At first I wanted to get published, but looking at my research goals, it seems that what I want to do is to help further validate the purpose of instructional design, and I decided to make a presentation. This might sound as a given but in my workplace and in many other places, faculty staff question the existence of instructional designers and excuse it as a way to cut expenditures just because they want more control of their hybrid and online courses. I think a presentation has a much better chance to put people in action, and to find solutions quicker. I would record my presentation (I will try as much as I can to make that happen) and take it to other places and I would place it online and distribute the link to as many places (that would benefit from what I have to say) as I could. I would like to do my presentation here http://www.qmprogram.org/3rd-annual-conference-2011 but I might be already late for this year (deadline is June 10). I'm not a good presenter, so I would have to practice a LOT, and even though English is my first language, I've spoken Spanish for so long that I have an accent, and I also get anxious while talking to a crowd. I'm still improving this presentation but you can check it here. If anyone has any questions, you can leave me a comment, thanks.
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