Comments on: Diversity in my reading habits http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/2008/12/04/diversity-in-my-reading-habits/ learning, networks, knowledge, technology, community Sat, 4 Feb 2012 22:56:23 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: Roland http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/2008/12/04/diversity-in-my-reading-habits/comment-page-1/#comment-3671 Roland Sat, 27 Dec 2008 11:45:48 +0000 http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/?p=3653#comment-3671 Just a suggestion. Not so much an educator but that of a conservative blogger from the states with a science background. We crossed paths briefly when we considered the odd push to introduce intelligent design into Australian schools http://level-head.livejournal.com Just a suggestion. Not so much an educator but that of a conservative blogger from the states with a science background. We crossed paths briefly when we considered the odd push to introduce intelligent design into Australian schools
http://level-head.livejournal.com

]]> By: Ed Webb http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/2008/12/04/diversity-in-my-reading-habits/comment-page-1/#comment-2937 Ed Webb Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:37:06 +0000 http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/?p=3653#comment-2937 Some of the above comments seem to be focusing on the conservative/progressive spectrum in political terms, whereas I took it (as some others did) to be about approach to education. It is perfectly feasible to be politically conservative and educationally progressive and vice versa, I think. One interesting aspect for me of #CCK08 was that many of us who might broadly be considered progressive in our approach to education were cast into somewhat conservative positions on certain issues. LisaMLane discussed this a few times, and her blogs are definitely worth following. Other CCK08 people you should probably keep an eye on, if you are not already, include Gina Minks and Frances Bell.E Some of the above comments seem to be focusing on the conservative/progressive spectrum in political terms, whereas I took it (as some others did) to be about approach to education. It is perfectly feasible to be politically conservative and educationally progressive and vice versa, I think. One interesting aspect for me of #CCK08 was that many of us who might broadly be considered progressive in our approach to education were cast into somewhat conservative positions on certain issues. LisaMLane discussed this a few times, and her blogs are definitely worth following. Other CCK08 people you should probably keep an eye on, if you are not already, include Gina Minks and Frances Bell.E

]]> By: Nitin Julka http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/2008/12/04/diversity-in-my-reading-habits/comment-page-1/#comment-2829 Nitin Julka Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:02:06 +0000 http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/?p=3653#comment-2829 I am not a "conservative" blogger, but I am an education technology business blogger. http://ssik12.com/category/blog The other one I would highly recommend in this mold is Lee Wilson's blog: http://www.educationbusinessblog.com/ His latest post was phenomenal. I am not a “conservative” blogger, but I am an education technology business blogger.
http://ssik12.com/category/blog

The other one I would highly recommend in this mold is Lee Wilson’s blog: http://www.educationbusinessblog.com/

His latest post was phenomenal.

]]> By: Ian H. http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/2008/12/04/diversity-in-my-reading-habits/comment-page-1/#comment-2759 Ian H. Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:46:04 +0000 http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/?p=3653#comment-2759 It's great that people recognise that intelligent minds disagree - I'm sick and tired of hearing, "If you only knew what I did, you'd believe as I do." Both sides of the political spectrum are equally guilty of this, and unfortunately, it becomes easier to ignore your opponent if you believe they are ignorant or stupid. When I began writing my blog, I was pretty left-wing (voted for Canada's NDP, if that means anything to you). Over time, my approach has become more tempered, so while I still believe in progressive ideas regarding education, I'm more on board with the group that would prefer to curtail the size of government. I suppose that makes me politically conservative, but I hope I'm open to both points of view. It’s great that people recognise that intelligent minds disagree – I’m sick and tired of hearing, “If you only knew what I did, you’d believe as I do.” Both sides of the political spectrum are equally guilty of this, and unfortunately, it becomes easier to ignore your opponent if you believe they are ignorant or stupid.

When I began writing my blog, I was pretty left-wing (voted for Canada’s NDP, if that means anything to you). Over time, my approach has become more tempered, so while I still believe in progressive ideas regarding education, I’m more on board with the group that would prefer to curtail the size of government. I suppose that makes me politically conservative, but I hope I’m open to both points of view.

]]> By: gsiemens http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/2008/12/04/diversity-in-my-reading-habits/comment-page-1/#comment-2750 gsiemens Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:44:02 +0000 http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/?p=3653#comment-2750 Hi all - thanks for the suggestions. My google reader subscriptions continue to grow :). Hi all – thanks for the suggestions. My google reader subscriptions continue to grow :) .

]]> By: Janet Clarey http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/2008/12/04/diversity-in-my-reading-habits/comment-page-1/#comment-2737 Janet Clarey Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:09:45 +0000 http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/?p=3653#comment-2737 Hi George. If you go to the page on workplace learning today that says blogroll, you'll see a listing of corporate blogs. many of them are a bit more conservative - talk of designing courses, learning management systems, etc. Link to <a href="http://www.brandon-hall.com/workplacelearningtoday/?page_id=6" rel="nofollow">blogroll</a> Hi George. If you go to the page on workplace learning today that says blogroll, you’ll see a listing of corporate blogs. many of them are a bit more conservative – talk of designing courses, learning management systems, etc. Link to blogroll

]]> By: John Connell http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/2008/12/04/diversity-in-my-reading-habits/comment-page-1/#comment-2715 John Connell Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:27:42 +0000 http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/?p=3653#comment-2715 A strong and well-written blog that regularly questions the 'techno-zealotry' of much of the content found in the edublogosphere is that of Joe Nutt: http://joenutt.squarespace.com/educational-research-and-news/ A strong and well-written blog that regularly questions the ‘techno-zealotry’ of much of the content found in the edublogosphere is that of Joe Nutt:

http://joenutt.squarespace.com/educational-research-and-news/

]]> By: Ken Carroll http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/2008/12/04/diversity-in-my-reading-habits/comment-page-1/#comment-2705 Ken Carroll Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:00:43 +0000 http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/?p=3653#comment-2705 George, I'm not sure how political viewpoints conform with the various visions for new learning. I come at it as a political conservative but my aspirations for change are as radical as anyone I know. I strongly believe that our traditional approach to learning needs to change deeply and radically. I read/appreciate the edublogs but there is at times an open hostility towards conservative veiwpoints that is somewhat dismaying and not very productive. I understand the gap in values between those in business and those in education, but neither side is right or wrong - there are only perspectives. No-one could deny that both sides can learn from each other, and I hope my two cents' worth adds a different voice amongst all my left-leaning confreres. I'm actually planning to write 2 posts that relate connectivism to business in the next few days so feel free to drop by. George,
I’m not sure how political viewpoints conform with the various visions for new learning. I come at it as a political conservative but my aspirations for change are as radical as anyone I know. I strongly believe that our traditional approach to learning needs to change deeply and radically.

I read/appreciate the edublogs but there is at times an open hostility towards conservative veiwpoints that is somewhat dismaying and not very productive. I understand the gap in values between those in business and those in education, but neither side is right or wrong – there are only perspectives. No-one could deny that both sides can learn from each other, and I hope my two cents’ worth adds a different voice amongst all my left-leaning confreres.

I’m actually planning to write 2 posts that relate connectivism to business in the next few days so feel free to drop by.

]]> By: Tammy Green http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/2008/12/04/diversity-in-my-reading-habits/comment-page-1/#comment-2700 Tammy Green Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:07:47 +0000 http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/?p=3653#comment-2700 Wouldn't a more diverse selection of education blogs include one that questions the value of technology and social media in the classroom vs. one that evangelizes it? I don't know of one offhand, but it's another aspect to consider. Wouldn’t a more diverse selection of education blogs include one that questions the value of technology and social media in the classroom vs. one that evangelizes it? I don’t know of one offhand, but it’s another aspect to consider.

]]> By: Dianne Anderson http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/2008/12/04/diversity-in-my-reading-habits/comment-page-1/#comment-2699 Dianne Anderson Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:01:16 +0000 http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/?p=3653#comment-2699 I think you might want to look to the Southern U.S. where almost everyone is conservative (Notice that almost all the southern states were red). I must agree that you might have some problems finding these conservative people but I know they exist. I just don't know if they are blogging. Good luck. I think you might want to look to the Southern U.S. where almost everyone is conservative (Notice that almost all the southern states were red). I must agree that you might have some problems finding these conservative people but I know they exist. I just don’t know if they are blogging. Good luck.

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