Category: MOOCs

Week 3 #introphil | Does my computer have a mind?

This was a very interesting week for me! We were concerned with the relationship between brains, minds, and computers – something that I have thought about for a long time.

February 17, 2013
Lifelong Learners – Join us for #knowthyself from UVa Professor Mitch Green

The discussion thread will be named “OLLI” – ALL lifelong learners are welcome to join in the conversation. I hope that you will join us for Know Thyself,

February 12, 2013
Week 2 #introphil Gettier Cases | That was a long time in coming!

While listening to the lecture, I was startled to hear about Gettier and Gettier cases and to realize that I had no idea who this famous philosopher was and what his startling achievement had been.

February 10, 2013
Week 2 #edcmooc | Will we be buried in a sparkling mound of glass shards?

In Week 2 we are thinking about the future of our technology-driven world. As I started thinking about metaphors, I realized that I had used one in my post for Week 1 #edcmooc.

February 6, 2013
Week 1 #edcmooc | Utopia or dystopia?

I am so glad that I prepared for eLearning and Digital Cultures by visiting the Wayback Machine and putting together a timeline of my history as an educator using the Web!

February 1, 2013
Week 1 #introphil What is Philosophy? Who knows?

I have really enjoyed the first week of Introduction to Philosophy! The lectures and readings have me thinking, and I am especially impressed with the erudite postings in the discussion board.

February 1, 2013