Comments on: Moving from Consumer to Producer of Information http://www.thethinkingstick.com/moving-from-consumer-to-producer-of-information Jeff Utecht - Bangkok, Thailand Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:47:21 +0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: My daily readings 02/04/2010 « Strange Kite http://www.thethinkingstick.com/moving-from-consumer-to-producer-of-information/comment-page-1#comment-30847 My daily readings 02/04/2010 « Strange Kite Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:30:51 +0000 http://www.thethinkingstick.com/?p=646#comment-30847 [...] Moving from Consumer to Producer of Information | The Thinking Stick [...] [...] Moving from Consumer to Producer of Information | The Thinking Stick [...]

]]> By: The iPad: Not the Right Product for Education | The Thinking Stick http://www.thethinkingstick.com/moving-from-consumer-to-producer-of-information/comment-page-1#comment-30776 The iPad: Not the Right Product for Education | The Thinking Stick Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:21:07 +0000 http://www.thethinkingstick.com/?p=646#comment-30776 [...] wrote about this almost two years ago in a post titled “Moving from Consumers to Producers of Information” and have created a presentation that I give by the same name that has been well [...] [...] wrote about this almost two years ago in a post titled “Moving from Consumers to Producers of Information” and have created a presentation that I give by the same name that has been well [...]

]]> By: Danit Isaacs http://www.thethinkingstick.com/moving-from-consumer-to-producer-of-information/comment-page-1#comment-28925 Danit Isaacs Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:15:19 +0000 http://www.thethinkingstick.com/?p=646#comment-28925 Hey Jeff! – Amazing insight! I'm working on a paper about the new generation of E-learning; this is the essence of it: The first decade of E-learning (1998-2002) was characterized by great progress in technical- and administrative aspects of learning, unfortunately, the cognitive, social and pedagogical aspects of learning were mostly neglected. The emergence of Web II (social networks) and Web III (semantic web) gave rise to the second generation of E-learning. If this second generation will succeed in harnessing the features of Web II&III to the learning process, it is expected to results in more significant and higher quality learning. Herbert Marshall McLuhan (1911–1980) was an educator, philosopher, and a communication theorist. He formulated the idea that technologies are artificial extensions and enhancements of human sense and abilities: the radio amplifies human voice, the hammer is a powerful extension of the arm, wheel - feet, knife – teeth, etc. (Prologue to 1962's The Gutenberg Galaxy) In Accordance to this notian, the computer should be an extension of the mind and the Internet should be an enhancement of human communication and socialization. McLuhan is known for the expression "global village" which he coined. The first phase of the Internet, fulfilled this prophecy. Will the second phase of the Internet actualize McLuhan's theory about media being an extension of our human senses? Does social networking improve our social skills? Will second generation of E-learning bring development to the cognitive and social aspects of learning? I'd appreciate any input you might have on this topic, Regards, Danit Isaacs (Samaria, Israel) Hey Jeff! – Amazing insight!
I’m working on a paper about the new generation of E-learning; this is the essence of it:
The first decade of E-learning (1998-2002) was characterized by great progress in technical- and administrative aspects of learning, unfortunately, the cognitive, social and pedagogical aspects of learning were mostly neglected.
The emergence of Web II (social networks) and Web III (semantic web) gave rise to the second generation of E-learning. If this second generation will succeed in harnessing the features of Web II&III to the learning process, it is expected to results in more significant and higher quality learning.
Herbert Marshall McLuhan (1911–1980) was an educator, philosopher, and a communication theorist. He formulated the idea that technologies are artificial extensions and enhancements of human sense and abilities: the radio amplifies human voice, the hammer is a powerful extension of the arm, wheel – feet, knife – teeth, etc. (Prologue to 1962’s The Gutenberg Galaxy) In Accordance to this notian, the computer should be an extension of the mind and the Internet should be an enhancement of human communication and socialization. McLuhan is known for the expression “global village” which he coined. The first phase of the Internet, fulfilled this prophecy. Will the second phase of the Internet actualize McLuhan’s theory about media being an extension of our human senses? Does social networking improve our social skills? Will second generation of E-learning bring development to the cognitive and social aspects of learning?
I’d appreciate any input you might have on this topic,
Regards,
Danit Isaacs (Samaria, Israel)

]]> By: Research Reveals the Rising Relevance of Social Networking Sites « Doctorious! — Adventures in Education (and Autism) with Adjunct Instructor Matthew Gilbert http://www.thethinkingstick.com/moving-from-consumer-to-producer-of-information/comment-page-1#comment-27209 Research Reveals the Rising Relevance of Social Networking Sites « Doctorious! — Adventures in Education (and Autism) with Adjunct Instructor Matthew Gilbert Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:43:25 +0000 http://www.thethinkingstick.com/?p=646#comment-27209 [...] when I stumbled across a great post on a blog called “The Thinking Stick” titled “Moving from Consumer to Producer of Information.” It focused on the rise of social networking sites and blogs as the primary means of [...] [...] when I stumbled across a great post on a blog called “The Thinking Stick” titled “Moving from Consumer to Producer of Information.” It focused on the rise of social networking sites and blogs as the primary means of [...]

]]> By: Social Networking (Blog#8) | Sean's Blog http://www.thethinkingstick.com/moving-from-consumer-to-producer-of-information/comment-page-1#comment-26980 Social Networking (Blog#8) | Sean's Blog Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:32:38 +0000 http://www.thethinkingstick.com/?p=646#comment-26980 [...] text messaging, blogging and visiting online communities, such as Facebook, and MySpace.” Jeff Utecht gives a great explanation as to why social networking is so popular. He states, “What I have [...] [...] text messaging, blogging and visiting online communities, such as Facebook, and MySpace.” Jeff Utecht gives a great explanation as to why social networking is so popular. He states, “What I have [...]

]]> By: Sheri Fresonke Harper http://www.thethinkingstick.com/moving-from-consumer-to-producer-of-information/comment-page-1#comment-26920 Sheri Fresonke Harper Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:24:09 +0000 http://www.thethinkingstick.com/?p=646#comment-26920 I spend at least 15 minutes of spare time, you make some really good points. I spend at least 15 minutes of spare time, you make some really good points.

]]> By: 2008年3月13日：Downes的演示；通过博客，同侪评审；100多个免费在线学习的地方；不出声的讲话；会议连接 at 益学会 > elearnspace中文版 http://www.thethinkingstick.com/moving-from-consumer-to-producer-of-information/comment-page-1#comment-26503 2008年3月13日：Downes的演示；通过博客，同侪评审；100多个免费在线学习的地方；不出声的讲话；会议连接 at 益学会 > elearnspace中文版 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:24:31 +0000 http://www.thethinkingstick.com/?p=646#comment-26503 [...] 学习2050 (音频) –很好地讨论了每个人对创造性行为作出贡献的重要性以及学习怎样进入其他人创造性活动的集合。Jeff Utecht 也强调了除消费内容外积极创造内容的重要性。 [...] [...] 学习2050 (音频) –很好地讨论了每个人对创造性行为作出贡献的重要性以及学习怎样进入其他人创造性活动的集合。Jeff Utecht 也强调了除消费内容外积极创造内容的重要性。 [...]

]]> By: Yoram Orad http://www.thethinkingstick.com/moving-from-consumer-to-producer-of-information/comment-page-1#comment-26496 Yoram Orad Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:02:29 +0000 http://www.thethinkingstick.com/?p=646#comment-26496 Hello Jeff It's the first time I read your blog and I like it. I agree with you about the great potential of the web. I think that one of the positive things that happened to humans in the last years is moving from being passive users of various media like T.V. to being active users, althought many people still doensn't share this. This process is possible thanks to the internet and especially thanks to the new web, that we use to call web 2. I personally am using web 2 for my profesional needs all the time, to communicate and to get new knowledge. I agree that one of the fascinating aspects of web 2 is the ability to create your own knowledge through various tools like blogs and wikies. Hello Jeff

It’s the first time I read your blog and I like it. I agree with you about the great potential of the web. I think that one of the positive things that happened to humans in the last years is moving from being passive users of various media like T.V. to being active users, althought many people still doensn’t share this. This process is possible thanks to the internet and especially thanks to the new web, that we use to call web 2. I personally am using web 2 for my profesional needs all the time, to communicate and to get new knowledge. I agree that one of the fascinating aspects of web 2 is the ability to create your own knowledge through various tools like blogs and wikies.

]]> By: Nate Barton http://www.thethinkingstick.com/moving-from-consumer-to-producer-of-information/comment-page-1#comment-26474 Nate Barton Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:49:17 +0000 http://www.thethinkingstick.com/?p=646#comment-26474 Jeff said:Education in the 21st Century is not about consuming information (it changes to fast), it’s about creating new knowledge from what we know, what we think, and what we are passionate about. - Time magazine recently spoke of the soul crushing bureaucracy that is education. I have not been a teacher for very long and yet already I feel the squeeze from the weight of the bureaucracy that, more and more, seems to infringe on my classroom space. I would propose that we have come to a place where change might only be brought from within, not by pecking away at the outside of the great monolith. I would propose that teachers have the power to affect change in the system that is placed squarely on our shoulders. These thoughts float through my head and, inevitably, one word comes to mind. Revolution. I am well aware the connotation that travels so closely along side this word, however I wold suggest that it is not so negative a term. Revolution suggests a radical change. In my mind, technology, specifically the increasing dependance on technology, could be at the forefront of what may already be a radical change in education. What remains are bold individuals who might stand up, together, to call attention to the great elephant in the room. Change is possible and teachers could be the leaders of the change. Thanks for the thoughts, Nate Barton Jeff said:Education in the 21st Century is not about consuming information (it changes to fast), it’s about creating new knowledge from what we know, what we think, and what we are passionate about.

- Time magazine recently spoke of the soul crushing bureaucracy that is education. I have not been a teacher for very long and yet already I feel the squeeze from the weight of the bureaucracy that, more and more, seems to infringe on my classroom space.
I would propose that we have come to a place where change might only be brought from within, not by pecking away at the outside of the great monolith. I would propose that teachers have the power to affect change in the system that is placed squarely on our shoulders.
These thoughts float through my head and, inevitably, one word comes to mind. Revolution. I am well aware the connotation that travels so closely along side this word, however I wold suggest that it is not so negative a term. Revolution suggests a radical change. In my mind, technology, specifically the increasing dependance on technology, could be at the forefront of what may already be a radical change in education. What remains are bold individuals who might stand up, together, to call attention to the great elephant in the room. Change is possible and teachers could be the leaders of the change.
Thanks for the thoughts,

Nate Barton

]]> By: Jeff Utecht http://www.thethinkingstick.com/moving-from-consumer-to-producer-of-information/comment-page-1#comment-26473 Jeff Utecht Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:10:59 +0000 http://www.thethinkingstick.com/?p=646#comment-26473 Bill, I think changes are happenings, but in pockets and not on a larger educational level. It takes time to educate both parents and teachers. Parents remember what school is suppose to be and they have a hard time thinking about school being different for their children. Their school worked for them (for the most part) so why shouldn't it work for their children? In some school districts it is/was a struggle to go from 6 60 minute blocks in the high school to 4 80 or 90 minute blocks. Changing a system in which everyone is an expert (we all spent a minimum of 12 years in it) takes a lot of explaining. Teachers, I feel are no different. They remember what school was like for them, and for most teachers it was a positive experience hence the reason they themselves became teachers. Then they went to teacher school where they were taught (and still are taught) how to teach in that school they remember. They are experts at it and when you are an expert in your field you do not want to hear someone tell you that your field is changing. Especially if the message is "You are not the expert anymore." OUCH! It's an uphill battle and I think we're doing a pretty good job of fighting it. We must continue to educate teacher parents and administrators on how and why schools need to change. Thanks for the conversation! Bill,

I think changes are happenings, but in pockets and not on a larger educational level. It takes time to educate both parents and teachers.

Parents remember what school is suppose to be and they have a hard time thinking about school being different for their children. Their school worked for them (for the most part) so why shouldn’t it work for their children? In some school districts it is/was a struggle to go from 6 60 minute blocks in the high school to 4 80 or 90 minute blocks. Changing a system in which everyone is an expert (we all spent a minimum of 12 years in it) takes a lot of explaining.

Teachers, I feel are no different. They remember what school was like for them, and for most teachers it was a positive experience hence the reason they themselves became teachers. Then they went to teacher school where they were taught (and still are taught) how to teach in that school they remember. They are experts at it and when you are an expert in your field you do not want to hear someone tell you that your field is changing. Especially if the message is “You are not the expert anymore.” OUCH! It’s an uphill battle and I think we’re doing a pretty good job of fighting it. We must continue to educate teacher parents and administrators on how and why schools need to change.

Thanks for the conversation!

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