cccc’s posterous

3 posts in one, in some ways connected:

I file my claim for unemployment assistance

I am asked to conduct an active search for work....
So this is also a post for Hire!
I am looking for an instructional designer position in a Massachusetts College.

I would like to help...

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MySpace Angle reveal.
 Source: http://www.officialdatingresource.com/beware-the-dreaded-myspace-angles-pics/
 accessed 26 May 2009.
 
 by Lauren F. Sessions link to the article
 This paper examines Social Network Site (SNS) users' criticism of a popular style of SNS profile picture referred to as "MySpace Angles." Reactions to this style of portraiture label the display of these photographs "deceptive," alleging that MySpace Angles fool users into believing that the subject is more attractive than they actually are. This case study approach utilizes a close reading analysis of the MySpace Angle commentary, revealing three main themes in users' critique of MySpace Angles: 1) users who post these photographs are conforming to a social trend at the expense of their individuality; 2) the presentation of these photographs is narcissistic; and, 3) these photographs purposefully conceal the body. This case study displays a shift in the conception of deception online; on the social Web populated by SNSs, theories of deception and authenticity are called into question as users are increasingly anchored to their bodies and expected to effortlessly present an online self mirroring the off-line self.

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see the article from The huffington post

This is the email I received posted by Theodore Panitz:

Hi All,

     I came across this article which I thought would make for some interesting summer reading and perhaps discussion. Especially in light of the recent emphasis on student retention and success. The article sums up the true nature of success in college, in a more articulate fashion than I ever could provide and in a very simple and direct thesis which also applies to how people succeed in life.

     I was attracted to this article because my experiences bear the speaker out. I have never had a student fail any of my classes in my entire career when they have made a good effort! Some students need to make a very strong effort and a few a herculean effort to pass algebra, but when they have made the effort they succeeded. This might include extra help from me or the tutoring available, working with a special support group, getting advising from faculty and staff, to name a few areas of support for students. But the bottom line still remains that success depends upon the student effort.

   My questions might be then

1.how do we convince our students that this is the case and

2. can we really motivate them to make the effort if they are not self motivated?

   Any thoughts?   (That might require too much of an effort to reply... ha ha)

Regards,
Ted

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10:45 – 12:15   Session 3:  Wikis and Easy to Use Online Tools – Hands on session facilitated by Philippe Lejeune

Feel free to ask me in advance questions about the workshop I will be presenting next Tuesday  my email : plejeune@capecod.edu

Visit the wiki I created for our mentor group  http://cccc.pbworks.com to give you an idea of the application...

I will respond to your questions by video right here!

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