Tag: online learning

MOOC Experiences – my storytelling approach using WordPress and Twitter

I will continue to use WordPress and Twitter as my chosen social media tools for reflecting on my MOOC learning. I have enjoyed my experiences as a MOOC student in several courses, and I am looking forward to those to come. It was apparent to me from the beginning, however, that

May 28, 2013
Are you ready to #knowthyself ? Prof Mitch Green’s Coursera MOOC starts on March 4

The Delphic Oracle is said to have had two premier injunctions: NOTHING IN EXCESS, and KNOW THYSELF. This course will be an examination of the latter injunction. Our central questions fall into two categories. First, What is it? We shall inquire … Continue: www.coursera.org/course/knowthyself There is still time to sign up and join the tens of […]

February 27, 2013
Week 4 #edcmooc | I would like to add some more RAM to my brain!

After last week’s focus on how computers seem to be becoming more and more human, we considered efforts to remodel the human in Week 4 of #edcmooc. It is true that in recent years we are hearing about

February 23, 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
OLLI Spring 2013 Session A Starts Tomorrow! | OLLI Online

Grab your notebooks and pencils – OLLI at UVa Spring 2013 Session A starts tomorrow, February 4. Enjoy! OLLI Spring 2013 Session A Starts Tomorrow! | OLLI Online.

February 3, 2013
The day of reckoning has arrived and – I choose … both! #edcmooc #introphil

My two Coursera MOOCs from the University of Edinburgh, Introduction to Philosophy and E-Learning and Digital Cultures, are now open, and they are BOTH fascinating.

January 28, 2013