Comments on: The ‘how’ of connecting http://jennymackness.wordpress.com/2008/10/12/177/ Connectivism & Connective Knowledge Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:59:01 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Life cycle of ‘connectedness’ « Jenny Connected http://jennymackness.wordpress.com/2008/10/12/177/#comment-589 Life cycle of ‘connectedness’ « Jenny Connected Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:15:18 +0000 http://jennymackness.wordpress.com/?p=177#comment-589 [...] August 8, 2009 by jennymackness Last year I wrote about my mother’s connectedess – http://jennymackness.wordpress.com/2008/10/12/177/ [...] [...] August 8, 2009 by jennymackness Last year I wrote about my mother’s connectedess – http://jennymackness.wordpress.com/2008/10/12/177/ [...]

]]> By: Doris Molero http://jennymackness.wordpress.com/2008/10/12/177/#comment-128 Doris Molero Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:20:40 +0000 http://jennymackness.wordpress.com/?p=177#comment-128 A warm hug to you all participants in this interesting discussion. Reading your words I came to realised that technology dispite being non human is bringing together all these interesting thoughts, conversations are going on from different cultures and different corners of the world, and I think that connections once made need nurturing and most of this nurturing comes from realizing that it doesn't matter where you are, we are all the same. We are living the time when computers and internet are part of our live and we are using these tools to talk and connect to total strangers from different cultures, religions or political views but all that it's set aside because we are united on wanting to learn and be part of the world we are living... Maybe in Europe is easier for people to travel the world and learn, meet and enjoy people but in countries like mine that's not so easy. Technology and connecting the way we are doing now is something that I would have never dreamed of. Connections are made by humans throught technology and I agree that you don't need to be an expert on handling computers since it's becoming easier and easier to connect to the word and meet such wonderful and thoughtful people like you. I agree that connceting on line and exersing multicultural understanding makes us more compassionate and that's what we need in the world today, specially in my country. Once again a warm hug from Venezuela and keep on shining Love and Peace. I really enjoyed reading your contributions to this enriching experience. Hope we can continue this enlighting conversations.... Doris3m A warm hug to you all participants in this interesting discussion. Reading your words I came to realised that technology dispite being non human is bringing together all these interesting thoughts, conversations are going on from different cultures and different corners of the world, and I think that connections once made need nurturing and most of this nurturing comes from realizing that it doesn’t matter where you are, we are all the same.

We are living the time when computers and internet are part of our live and we are using these tools to talk and connect to total strangers from different cultures, religions or political views but all that it’s set aside because we are united on wanting to learn and be part of the world we are living…

Maybe in Europe is easier for people to travel the world and learn, meet and enjoy people but in countries like mine that’s not so easy. Technology and connecting the way we are doing now is something that I would have never dreamed of.

Connections are made by humans throught technology and I agree that you don’t need to be an expert on handling computers since it’s becoming easier and easier to connect to the word and meet such wonderful and thoughtful people like you. I agree that connceting on line and exersing multicultural understanding makes us more compassionate and that’s what we need in the world today, specially in my country.

Once again a warm hug from Venezuela and keep on shining Love and Peace. I really enjoyed reading your contributions to this enriching experience. Hope we can continue this enlighting conversations….

Doris3m

]]> By: ruthdemitroff http://jennymackness.wordpress.com/2008/10/12/177/#comment-89 ruthdemitroff Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:52:14 +0000 http://jennymackness.wordpress.com/?p=177#comment-89 England and Scotland produced a lot of amazing women some of whom arrived in Canada as evacuated children or war brides. While they are highly connected, they are also very skillful and self-disciplined. They don't connect out of neediness or to gain a personal advantage. They connect to pool their gifts and create the kind of society that better meets everyone needs. Women were crucial to the war effort and were also crucial to spreading British culture and standards throughout the commonwealth. They have the solid self esteem that comes from knowing the world is a better place because their actions made it more civil, more aesthetically appealing, less a wilderness. England and Scotland produced a lot of amazing women some of whom arrived in Canada as evacuated children or war brides. While they are highly connected, they are also very skillful and self-disciplined. They don’t connect out of neediness or to gain a personal advantage. They connect to pool their gifts and create the kind of society that better meets everyone needs. Women were crucial to the war effort and were also crucial to spreading British culture and standards throughout the commonwealth. They have the solid self esteem that comes from knowing the world is a better place because their actions made it more civil, more aesthetically appealing, less a wilderness.

]]> By: rheyden http://jennymackness.wordpress.com/2008/10/12/177/#comment-86 rheyden Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:55:20 +0000 http://jennymackness.wordpress.com/?p=177#comment-86 Excellent point, Jenny. Reading your post caused me to begin reflecting on the qualities of a connected person. Whether they're connecting through online communities (as we are doing) or by letter or by walking the dog together, what is it that well connected people DO to make it work? And I just wrote a post about that (robinheyden.wordpress.com) - so thanks for sparking my thinking. Excellent point, Jenny. Reading your post caused me to begin reflecting on the qualities of a connected person. Whether they’re connecting through online communities (as we are doing) or by letter or by walking the dog together, what is it that well connected people DO to make it work? And I just wrote a post about that (robinheyden.wordpress.com) – so thanks for sparking my thinking.

]]> By: CCK08: Qualities of Connected People « Stepping Stones http://jennymackness.wordpress.com/2008/10/12/177/#comment-85 CCK08: Qualities of Connected People « Stepping Stones Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:48:39 +0000 http://jennymackness.wordpress.com/?p=177#comment-85 [...] reading Jenny Mackness’s blog entry about her 82-year old mother (loved it), I started thinking more about what human qualities help to [...] [...] reading Jenny Mackness’s blog entry about her 82-year old mother (loved it), I started thinking more about what human qualities help to [...]

]]> By: jennymackness http://jennymackness.wordpress.com/2008/10/12/177/#comment-81 jennymackness Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:44:29 +0000 http://jennymackness.wordpress.com/?p=177#comment-81 Thanks to all for the comments and links. John you mention 'the art of connectivism'. I think in this you have explained what I was trying to get at. It seems to me that 'making connections' requires more than being technologically proficient, well-informed and intelligent. It is helped by certain personality traits. In my mother's case, she is a great socialiser and is always pro-active in this. These traits greatly assist her in being effective in connecting with others and with seeking out information. She is never afraid to ask someone for help. So my post was prompted by wondering whether certain personality types will be more successful in making connections than others. Thinking about my mother helped me to think this through as I was able to remove having a computer as a factor. Thanks to all for the comments and links.

John you mention ‘the art of connectivism’. I think in this you have explained what I was trying to get at. It seems to me that ‘making connections’ requires more than being technologically proficient, well-informed and intelligent. It is helped by certain personality traits. In my mother’s case, she is a great socialiser and is always pro-active in this. These traits greatly assist her in being effective in connecting with others and with seeking out information. She is never afraid to ask someone for help.

So my post was prompted by wondering whether certain personality types will be more successful in making connections than others. Thinking about my mother helped me to think this through as I was able to remove having a computer as a factor.

]]> By: CCK08 - Computer Enabled v. Non Computer Enabled Networks « An Education and Technology Blog http://jennymackness.wordpress.com/2008/10/12/177/#comment-80 CCK08 - Computer Enabled v. Non Computer Enabled Networks « An Education and Technology Blog Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:06:35 +0000 http://jennymackness.wordpress.com/?p=177#comment-80 [...] Posted October 13, 2008 Filed under: CCK08 | Tags: CCK08 | Jenny Mackness writes about her mother’s networks, pointing out that her mom doesn’t use computers. Jenny makes a good point.  There were [...] [...] Posted October 13, 2008 Filed under: CCK08 | Tags: CCK08 | Jenny Mackness writes about her mother’s networks, pointing out that her mom doesn’t use computers. Jenny makes a good point.  There were [...]

]]> By: suifaijohnmak http://jennymackness.wordpress.com/2008/10/12/177/#comment-79 suifaijohnmak Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:48:40 +0000 http://jennymackness.wordpress.com/?p=177#comment-79 Hi Jenny, I love your article, emotional, moving, and full of warmth. That's why I prefer to talk to people, just like your mum, though I am much younger than her. Ommm. May be that's the "human element" lacking in the e-connectivism, that human touch, which I think is most important for human. Remember that most of us love to learn - that passion is not derived from any technology, though technology is an enabler. I am more inclined to connect with others who share that passion, just like your mum and you. When I was young, at my early twenties, I worked with others as volunteers. We have about 60 plus volunteers, most of them in their late teens, high schools leavers eager to devote their efforts in contributing to society. I was the coordinator who coordinated 3-4 other volunteering associations. And we organised an event with 15 game stalls. I was even invited to the radio to talk about the event. It was a huge success. I also assisted the Community and Youth Office in running various programs for the poor (young kids). We conducted surveys on the family. Based on the information we collected, we ran cartoon show, visit to softdrink company, excursion and game stalls. Those were the days without computers. And we were able to connect with others with that spirit of compassion, enthusiasm. However, nowadays, we are using emails, blogs, and all the tools to commuicate, but we are pretty uncertain that we are even safe enough in this e-world. That's why we need to seriously consider the impact of this technology on our spiritual and emotional growth and development, and not to neglect that a sense of concern is more than important than that professional touch. That's how I feel. I really hope that this could be included in the course - the art of connectivism, how we could become a more compassionate person. Again thanks for inspiring me to write this response. Cheers. John Hi Jenny,
I love your article, emotional, moving, and full of warmth. That’s why I prefer to talk to people, just like your mum, though I am much younger than her. Ommm.
May be that’s the “human element” lacking in the e-connectivism, that human touch, which I think is most important for human.

Remember that most of us love to learn – that passion is not derived from any technology, though technology is an enabler.

I am more inclined to connect with others who share that passion, just like your mum and you.

When I was young, at my early twenties, I worked with others as volunteers. We have about 60 plus volunteers, most of them in their late teens, high schools leavers eager to devote their efforts in contributing to society. I was the coordinator who coordinated 3-4 other volunteering associations. And we organised an event with 15 game stalls. I was even invited to the radio to talk about the event. It was a huge success. I also assisted the Community and Youth Office in running various programs for the poor (young kids). We conducted surveys on the family. Based on the information we collected, we ran cartoon show, visit to softdrink company, excursion and game stalls. Those were the days without computers.
And we were able to connect with others with that spirit of compassion, enthusiasm.

However, nowadays, we are using emails, blogs, and all the tools to commuicate, but we are pretty uncertain that we are even safe enough in this e-world.

That’s why we need to seriously consider the impact of this technology on our spiritual and emotional growth and development, and not to neglect that a sense of concern is more than important than that professional touch.

That’s how I feel.
I really hope that this could be included in the course – the art of connectivism, how we could become a more compassionate person.

Again thanks for inspiring me to write this response.
Cheers.
John

]]> By: cck08 Of networks and networked learning « Bits n Bytes http://jennymackness.wordpress.com/2008/10/12/177/#comment-78 cck08 Of networks and networked learning « Bits n Bytes Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:42:06 +0000 http://jennymackness.wordpress.com/?p=177#comment-78 [...] 13/10/08 6:40pm Just read post from Jenny about her mom’s connections sans technology. Thoughtful post! Possibly related [...] [...] 13/10/08 6:40pm Just read post from Jenny about her mom’s connections sans technology. Thoughtful post! Possibly related [...]

]]> By: wlonline http://jennymackness.wordpress.com/2008/10/12/177/#comment-77 wlonline Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:38:58 +0000 http://jennymackness.wordpress.com/?p=177#comment-77 Thanks for the post! While some may express a great deal of euphoria and warm fuzzy feelings about technologies,I agree there is life and great connections in the human society minus the technology! Cheers WL Thanks for the post! While some may express a great deal of euphoria and warm fuzzy feelings about technologies,I agree there is life and great connections in the human society minus the technology!

Cheers
WL

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