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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | GEORGE SIEMENS JULY 10, 2011 Google+ – fundamental misunderstanding of networks? Within our research on social network software at Athabasca University (the Elgg-based The Landing ), we (mainly Jon Dron, actually) have been looking at ways to create different representations of activity streams to meet the needs of different contexts. I’ve been playing around with Google+. Yes, I’ll remember that. | GEORGE SIEMENS MAY 30, 2011 Information: What am I missing? Landing (Elgg), Twitter, Facebook. What can we do now with information that we could not do in the past? I’ve abused Kauffman’s concept of the adjacent possible by applying it to the new opportunities, untapped potential, and levels of complexity, that arise with the development of something new. What am I missing? Possibilities. | | | | | |
| GEORGE SIEMENS MAY 6, 2010 The Importance of Elgg in the Future of Learning When I survey the landscape of educational tools, I come to the following conclusion: Elgg is the most important tool, currently available, in shaping the future of learning. Disclaimer: I was on an advisory board for Elgg when it first started, though the board never really did much, but I mention it now so it looks like I might be cool). | GEORGE SIEMENS FEBRUARY 17, 2012 Rejected: On being disappointed, sorta The platform will be based on the open source ELGG tool and will include customization to reflect personalized learning content as well as advanced analytics on learner behaviour. The hospitality field is very hard, however, on families and relationships as it consumes an enormous amount of time. It has been outstanding. still don’t. | GEORGE SIEMENS AUGUST 19, 2011 Stephen Downes: ebook on openness It includes a few classics (to the degree that our field has classics), such as his discussion with Dave Tosh (co-founder of Elgg) on the role of openness in economics or earning a living and numerous encounters with David Wiley. This paper covers a wide territory of Downes’ work in open education, covering almost a decade. | GEORGE SIEMENS APRIL 15, 2010 Ning cancels “free” Which is why I’m quite pleased that we’re using Elgg for our institutional learning/collaboration network at Athabasca University: the Landing. Big news today from Ning: no more free networks (and 40% staff layoffs). Many educators use Ning for creating social networks. Is this a commentary on “free&# as a business model | | | | | | | |
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GEORGE SIEMENS | FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2012 I need some help
But I benefit daily from open source software – my blogs are wordpress, the server that hosts my sites runs LAMP, at work I use ELGG ( the Landing ), for open courses we use gRSShopper , etc. On February 8, I’ll be delivering a talk at TEDxEdmonton’s event Rethinking Open Source Culture. I’m not a programmer. MORE >> -
GEORGE SIEMENS | THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2010 Moving social networked learning forward
The Landing is a social network (based on Elgg) that we’ve deployed to increase social connectedness at Athabasca. I’ve mentioned Athabasca University’s Landing previously. I’ve posted a few thoughts on what needs to be done to move social networked learning forward MORE >>
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