Comments for HillConCepts http://www.hillconcepts.com Still Thinking... Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:32:16 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Collaborative Learning in Social Networks by Designing for learning – a case for understanding collaboration http://www.hillconcepts.com/2010/08/19/collaborative-learning-in-social-networks/#comment-264 Designing for learning – a case for understanding collaboration Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:32:16 +0000 http://www.hillconcepts.com/?p=57#comment-264 [...] you ask, I share.” Collaboration has deeper meaning and application and I have written on this previously. However, does collaboration have different meanings and applications between disciplines? It is [...] [...] you ask, I share.” Collaboration has deeper meaning and application and I have written on this previously. However, does collaboration have different meanings and applications between disciplines? It is [...]

]]> Comment on Collaborative Learning in Social Networks by LeRoyH http://www.hillconcepts.com/2010/08/19/collaborative-learning-in-social-networks/#comment-232 LeRoyH Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:16:02 +0000 http://www.hillconcepts.com/?p=57#comment-232 HI Andrea. Thank you for your comment. I will explore what I mean in collaboration in another post but perhaps I can hint to as you rightly suggest in your use of 'goal'. I think of collaboration as an activity that is object-oriented, driven by a working space or problem space (Engestrom 1987). However, here are processes and presences that seem to suggest that there is need for mediation for effective collaboration. I conceptualize 'values' as an embedded aspect of this wider processes and presences. I think I have muddled things more :-) but will extend this at a later date. Still have much writing to do for my thesis. HI Andrea. Thank you for your comment. I will explore what I mean in collaboration in another post but perhaps I can hint to as you rightly suggest in your use of ‘goal’. I think of collaboration as an activity that is object-oriented, driven by a working space or problem space (Engestrom 1987). However, here are processes and presences that seem to suggest that there is need for mediation for effective collaboration. I conceptualize ‘values’ as an embedded aspect of this wider processes and presences. I think I have muddled things more :-) but will extend this at a later date. Still have much writing to do for my thesis.

]]> Comment on Collaborative Learning in Social Networks by andrea http://www.hillconcepts.com/2010/08/19/collaborative-learning-in-social-networks/#comment-231 andrea Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:26:44 +0000 http://www.hillconcepts.com/?p=57#comment-231 Hi LeRoy, Just came across this post while hunting for ideas about collaboration and culture. I am interested in the way you have analysed what collaboration consists of. If we think of how there are so many values that we hold differently (esp with diff cultures), I am not surprised that it is not all that easy to get people to collaborate successfully. I understand that trust is important and your explanation helps me see why! I wonder if you should add an extra bit in that equation, what you mentioned earlier- the goal of producing something- the product or article that was synthesised. Seems that if there is a goal it may help people overcome the barriers to good collab. Not sure- just trying to work it out myself! andrea Hi LeRoy,
Just came across this post while hunting for ideas about collaboration and culture.
I am interested in the way you have analysed what collaboration consists of. If we think of how there are so many values that we hold differently (esp with diff cultures), I am not surprised that it is not all that easy to get people to collaborate successfully. I understand that trust is important and your explanation helps me see why!

I wonder if you should add an extra bit in that equation, what you mentioned earlier- the goal of producing something- the product or article that was synthesised. Seems that if there is a goal it may help people overcome the barriers to good collab. Not sure- just trying to work it out myself!
andrea

]]> Comment on Cognitive aspect of Network Learning: a developing understanding of Connectivism by LeRoyH http://www.hillconcepts.com/2010/11/07/cognitive-aspect-of-network-learning-a-developing-understanding-of-connectivism/#comment-84 LeRoyH Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:03:22 +0000 http://www.hillconcepts.com/?p=114#comment-84 Thank you Neville for the comments. I think we share similar concerns with the agency of the network. Just can't get my head around that one. I think it is a developing framework that has given much insight into how learning designers go about developing online environments that mediate learning. Thank you Neville for the comments. I think we share similar concerns with the agency of the network. Just can’t get my head around that one.

I think it is a developing framework that has given much insight into how learning designers go about developing online environments that mediate learning.

]]> Comment on Cognitive aspect of Network Learning: a developing understanding of Connectivism by Neville http://www.hillconcepts.com/2010/11/07/cognitive-aspect-of-network-learning-a-developing-understanding-of-connectivism/#comment-73 Neville Fri, 12 Nov 2010 06:03:28 +0000 http://www.hillconcepts.com/?p=114#comment-73 Nice piece - I think you have touched upon a couple of issues worthy of exploration / debate. 1. The advocates of connectivism are often vague on the specifics. A few more details would assist comprehension. 2. The notion of learning outside of the brain is easily grasped. However, the idea that the NETWORK learns via the connections is a challenging one for me. True - members of the network learn and share - but how does THEIR learning become MY learning unless I choose to access it and apply myself? In this, how is this different to learning from traditional sources other than the speed at which it can happen? I'm still struggling with that one. Nice piece – I think you have touched upon a couple of issues worthy of exploration / debate.
1. The advocates of connectivism are often vague on the specifics. A few more details would assist comprehension.
2. The notion of learning outside of the brain is easily grasped. However, the idea that the NETWORK learns via the connections is a challenging one for me. True – members of the network learn and share – but how does THEIR learning become MY learning unless I choose to access it and apply myself? In this, how is this different to learning from traditional sources other than the speed at which it can happen? I’m still struggling with that one.

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]]> Comment on Network Learning: Social and Technological implications by Cognitive aspect of Network Learning: a developing understanding of Connectivism http://www.hillconcepts.com/2010/09/03/network-learning-social-and-technological-implications/#comment-61 Cognitive aspect of Network Learning: a developing understanding of Connectivism Sun, 07 Nov 2010 01:00:53 +0000 http://www.hillconcepts.com/?p=96#comment-61 [...] CV « Network Learning: Social and Technological implications [...] [...] CV « Network Learning: Social and Technological implications [...]

]]> Comment on Using Social Media in Academic Practice: A student-led Initiative by Tweets that mention Using Social Media in Academic Practice: A student-led Initiative -- Topsy.com http://www.hillconcepts.com/2010/06/07/using-social-media-in-academic-practice-a-student-led-initiative/#comment-60 Tweets that mention Using Social Media in Academic Practice: A student-led Initiative -- Topsy.com Fri, 05 Nov 2010 21:37:07 +0000 http://webdesigns.ai/hillconcepts3/?p=19#comment-60 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by postgradnetwork.org, postgradnetwork.org. postgradnetwork.org said: RT @leroyh: Using #SocialMedia in Academic Practice: A student-led Initiative http://bit.ly/aSigL9 #smjgc #phd #smagc [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by postgradnetwork.org, postgradnetwork.org. postgradnetwork.org said: RT @leroyh: Using #SocialMedia in Academic Practice: A student-led Initiative http://bit.ly/aSigL9 #smjgc #phd #smagc [...]

]]> Comment on Using Social Media in Academic Practice: A student-led Initiative by LeRoy Hill http://www.hillconcepts.com/2010/06/07/using-social-media-in-academic-practice-a-student-led-initiative/#comment-59 LeRoy Hill Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:02:52 +0000 http://webdesigns.ai/hillconcepts3/?p=19#comment-59 Nov. 5th 2010. We had a repeat of this session on 3rd and 5th (today) and it was really interesting to note how the academic interests of participant was able to influence the outcome. I look forward to the final sessions at both the Jubilee and Arts Graduate centre. Nov. 5th 2010.
We had a repeat of this session on 3rd and 5th (today) and it was really interesting to note how the academic interests of participant was able to influence the outcome. I look forward to the final sessions at both the Jubilee and Arts Graduate centre.

]]> Comment on Writing-in-action: Thinking-in-action by Liz Harrison http://www.hillconcepts.com/2010/08/09/writing-in-action/#comment-23 Liz Harrison Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:25:15 +0000 http://www.hillconcepts.com/?p=53#comment-23 Hi Leroy, 'scuse me commenting out of the blue. I picked up your blog from a google scholar search about academic identity. My PhD research on the development of doctoral identity has many resonances with your thinking about thesis writing here (mine was a narrative autoethnography) and social networks later. I just wanted to say go for it! Whatever the form that makes your argument clear - use it. Hi Leroy, ‘scuse me commenting out of the blue. I picked up your blog from a google scholar search about academic identity. My PhD research on the development of doctoral identity has many resonances with your thinking about thesis writing here (mine was a narrative autoethnography) and social networks later. I just wanted to say go for it! Whatever the form that makes your argument clear – use it.

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