Slides for a 3 minute talk on "Education: Is it about 'cradling happiness' or 'making us anxious'?" to be given by Brian Kelly, UKOLN at the Purpos/ed event in Sheffield on 20 April 2011.
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The document discusses two perspectives on education - that it should "cradle happiness" or that it makes us "anxious". It notes anxieties can exist for learners, teachers, learning organizations, and funders/policy makers. The document concludes that education is about understanding and addressing the gaps between these perspectives.
This document discusses using technology in teaching and addresses both benefits and challenges. It explores drivers for online learning like student expectations but also barriers like skepticism from teachers. The document emphasizes that technology should enhance learning rather than be the focus, and provides examples of blended learning approaches and how technology affects issues like self and community.
This document discusses building an audience on YouTube. It recommends focusing on high-quality, consistent content that inspires people to think more deeply about science. It also suggests being self-aware and flexible with content, avoiding focusing too much on video length, measuring engagement, interacting with viewers, and enjoying the process.
Fdol132 Unit 3: Flexible learning with Alastair Creelmanopenfdol
This document summarizes a webinar on flexible learning in the digital age. It introduces Alastair Creelman as the presenter and discusses topics like what flexible learning means, how the locations and types of learning have expanded, and how completion rates can be improved through course design, interaction, and support. It also briefly profiles the #FDOL132 team and announces the next webinar on collaborative learning and communities.
This document discusses the growth and development of LibTeachMeets, which are informal conferences where librarians share ideas and teaching techniques with each other in short presentations. LibTeachMeets started in Cambridge in 2010 and have since spread to several other UK cities. They follow a model of 2-5 minute presentations on topics presenters have tried themselves, with no sales pitches allowed. Feedback indicates they are an effective way for librarians to learn from and network with each other.
Social Media and Your Message (Nonprofits)Monica Hamburg
Presentation for Citizen's for Public Power Conference - October 5, 2008 (Other items were shown in browser window and further information can be found at http://delicious.com/tag/powertoyou/
This document discusses teachers' obligations regarding intellectual property and use of Wikipedia. It notes that international trade agreements like GATT/WTO constrain use of copyrighted text and images. The author reviews Sunderland University guidance advising teachers to never cite Wikipedia directly and only use information found there if corroborated by two other named sources. The document acknowledges students' desire for visual content while teachers' image libraries are reduced, creating legal vulnerability if uploading copyrighted works. It suggests rigorously linking to external web resources with author, date and title information to allow nuanced Wikipedia use while appreciating its freely available images.
The document discusses two perspectives on education - that it should "cradle happiness" or that it makes us "anxious". It notes anxieties can exist for learners, teachers, learning organizations, and funders/policy makers. The document concludes that education is about understanding and addressing the gaps between these perspectives.
This document discusses using technology in teaching and addresses both benefits and challenges. It explores drivers for online learning like student expectations but also barriers like skepticism from teachers. The document emphasizes that technology should enhance learning rather than be the focus, and provides examples of blended learning approaches and how technology affects issues like self and community.
This document discusses building an audience on YouTube. It recommends focusing on high-quality, consistent content that inspires people to think more deeply about science. It also suggests being self-aware and flexible with content, avoiding focusing too much on video length, measuring engagement, interacting with viewers, and enjoying the process.
Fdol132 Unit 3: Flexible learning with Alastair Creelmanopenfdol
This document summarizes a webinar on flexible learning in the digital age. It introduces Alastair Creelman as the presenter and discusses topics like what flexible learning means, how the locations and types of learning have expanded, and how completion rates can be improved through course design, interaction, and support. It also briefly profiles the #FDOL132 team and announces the next webinar on collaborative learning and communities.
This document discusses the growth and development of LibTeachMeets, which are informal conferences where librarians share ideas and teaching techniques with each other in short presentations. LibTeachMeets started in Cambridge in 2010 and have since spread to several other UK cities. They follow a model of 2-5 minute presentations on topics presenters have tried themselves, with no sales pitches allowed. Feedback indicates they are an effective way for librarians to learn from and network with each other.
Social Media and Your Message (Nonprofits)Monica Hamburg
Presentation for Citizen's for Public Power Conference - October 5, 2008 (Other items were shown in browser window and further information can be found at http://delicious.com/tag/powertoyou/
This document discusses teachers' obligations regarding intellectual property and use of Wikipedia. It notes that international trade agreements like GATT/WTO constrain use of copyrighted text and images. The author reviews Sunderland University guidance advising teachers to never cite Wikipedia directly and only use information found there if corroborated by two other named sources. The document acknowledges students' desire for visual content while teachers' image libraries are reduced, creating legal vulnerability if uploading copyrighted works. It suggests rigorously linking to external web resources with author, date and title information to allow nuanced Wikipedia use while appreciating its freely available images.
Brian Kelly, UKOLN, facilitated a session on "Web 2.0 And The Institutional Web" at a "Scottish Web Folk" meeting held at the University of Strathclyde on 4 August 2006.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/meetings/scottish-web-folk-2006-08/
Can We Mine JISCMail Lists? Can We Talk About MailMine?lisbk
Brian Kelly from UKOLN presented on mining JISCMail lists. He discussed the value of mailing lists in scholarly work but noted limitations with current software. He demonstrated MailMine, a prototype for analyzing mailing list archives. However, legal and ethical issues need addressed before using such tools on lists like JISCMail due to ownership and privacy concerns. Next steps may include addressing these issues or exploring alternatives like US-based lists to avoid UK barriers. The goal is determining if text mining is needed and how to do so responsibly.
Slides for talk on "The Web Focus Blog" to be given at a UCISA event on 14 Feb 2008.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/ucisa-2008-02/
The Future for Educational Resource Repositories in a Web 2.0 Worldlisbk
Slides for a talk on "The Future for Educational Resource Repositories in a Web 2.0 World" given by Brian Kelly, UKOLN at an Edspaces workshop held at the University of Southampton on 4 November 2009.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/edspace-2009/
Welcome: Metrics and Social Web Services: Quantitative Evidence for their Use...lisbk
Rehearsal (with audio) of the Welcome slides used by Brian Kelly, UKOLN in a workshop on "Metrics and Social Web Services: Quantitative Evidence for their Use & Impact" held at the Open University on 11 July 2011.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/eim-2011-07/
When Staff and Researchers Leave Their Host Institutionlisbk
When staff and researchers leave their host institution, it is important to ensure they can continue their professional work and engage with their communities. They should develop lifelong skills to manage their digital assets, publications, and online identities beyond their institution. Institutions could help more by providing training and support for staff transitioning away, and ensuring important digital content is not lost.
How Recent Web Developments Offer Low-cost Opportunities for Service Developmentlisbk
Talk given at the London Museums Librarians and Archivists Group Biennial One Day Conference held at the British Museum, London on 26 April 2007.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/conferences/lmlag-2007-04/
The 'Higher Education in a Web 2.0 World' Report: Implications For IT Service...lisbk
Slides for a talk on "The 'Higher Education in a Web 2.0 World' Report: Implications For IT Service Departments" given by Brian Kelly, UKOLN at a BUCS Seminar held in the BUCS Seminar Room, University of Bath, BATH on 1 June 2009.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/seminars/bucs-200906/
Virtual Space for All: The Opportunities and Challenges Provided by the Socia...lisbk
Slides for a talk on "Virtual Space for All: The Opportunities and Challenges Provided by the Social Web" given by Brian Kelly, UKOLN at the CILIP-Wales 2009 conference
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/cultural-heritage/events/cilip-wales-2009/
Slides for a talk on "Engagement, Impact, Value: Introduction " given by Brian Kelly, UKOLN in Manchester on 24 May 2010.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/engagement-impact-value-201005/
Slides for a talk on "Working with Wikimedia Serbia" given by Brian Kelly, Innovation Advocate at Cetis, University of Bolton at the Eduwiki 2014 conference in Edinburgh on Friday 31 October 2013.
See https://ukwebfocus.wordpress.com/events/eduwiki-2014/
Slides for talk on Addressing The Limitations Of Open Standards given at Museums & the Web 2007 conference.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/conferences/mw-2007/talk-standards/
The Social Web and the Information Professional: Risks and Opportunitieslisbk
Rehearsal of a talk on "The Social Web and the Information Professional: Risks and Opportunities" given by Brian Kelly, UKOLN at a CILIP Council meeting on 29 April 2009. The recording took place on 24 April 2009.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/cultural-heritage/events/cilip-council-2009/
Beyond Compliance - A Holistic Approach to Web Accessibilitylisbk
A talk on "Beyond Compliance - A Holistic Approach to Web Accessibility" given at the Techshare 2007 conference.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/conferences/techshare-2007/
What Next for Libraries? Making Sense of the Futurelisbk
Slides for an invited talk on "What Next for Libraries? Making Sense of the Future" given by Brian Kelly, UKOLN at the EMTACL12 conference held in Trondheim, Norway on 1-3 October 2012.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/conferences/emtacl12/
Brian Kelly, UKOLN, gave a talk on "Web 2.0: Addressing Institutional Barriers" at the ILI 2006 conference in London on 16 October 2006.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/conferences/ili-2006/
Using the Social Web to Maximise Access to your Resourceslisbk
Slides for workshop session A2 at UKOLN's IWMW 2009 on "Using the Social Web to Maximise Access to your Resources".
See http://iwmw.ukoln.ac.uk/iwmw2009/sessions/kelly/
Using Social Media at Conferences and Other Events: Backchannel, Amplificatio...lisbk
Slides for a workshop session on "Using Social Media at Conferences and Other Events: Backchannel, Amplification, Remote Participation and Legacy" facilitated by Brian Kelly at the SPot On 20912 conference held in London on 11-12 November 2012.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/conferences/spoton-london-2012/
This document provides an introduction to cloud storage and summarizes a presentation on the topic. It discusses the history of storage systems and how cloud storage works. Popular cloud storage services like Google Drive, Dropbox, and iCloud are examined. The document outlines some risks of cloud storage like security and privacy issues. It also provides a framework for selecting cloud services and questions to consider regarding purposes, benefits, costs and risks.
This document provides the agenda and brief technical tips for Wyld Morris Zoom Meeting No. 7, which is a new members evening that will include welcoming new potential members, learning about morris dancing from the squire, understanding the basic moves, and perspectives from a new dancer on why they enjoy morris dancing. The technical tips explain how to switch between speaker and gallery view and how to pin a video to focus on one participant.
Brian Kelly, UKOLN, facilitated a session on "Web 2.0 And The Institutional Web" at a "Scottish Web Folk" meeting held at the University of Strathclyde on 4 August 2006.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/meetings/scottish-web-folk-2006-08/
Can We Mine JISCMail Lists? Can We Talk About MailMine?lisbk
Brian Kelly from UKOLN presented on mining JISCMail lists. He discussed the value of mailing lists in scholarly work but noted limitations with current software. He demonstrated MailMine, a prototype for analyzing mailing list archives. However, legal and ethical issues need addressed before using such tools on lists like JISCMail due to ownership and privacy concerns. Next steps may include addressing these issues or exploring alternatives like US-based lists to avoid UK barriers. The goal is determining if text mining is needed and how to do so responsibly.
Slides for talk on "The Web Focus Blog" to be given at a UCISA event on 14 Feb 2008.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/ucisa-2008-02/
The Future for Educational Resource Repositories in a Web 2.0 Worldlisbk
Slides for a talk on "The Future for Educational Resource Repositories in a Web 2.0 World" given by Brian Kelly, UKOLN at an Edspaces workshop held at the University of Southampton on 4 November 2009.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/edspace-2009/
Welcome: Metrics and Social Web Services: Quantitative Evidence for their Use...lisbk
Rehearsal (with audio) of the Welcome slides used by Brian Kelly, UKOLN in a workshop on "Metrics and Social Web Services: Quantitative Evidence for their Use & Impact" held at the Open University on 11 July 2011.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/eim-2011-07/
When Staff and Researchers Leave Their Host Institutionlisbk
When staff and researchers leave their host institution, it is important to ensure they can continue their professional work and engage with their communities. They should develop lifelong skills to manage their digital assets, publications, and online identities beyond their institution. Institutions could help more by providing training and support for staff transitioning away, and ensuring important digital content is not lost.
How Recent Web Developments Offer Low-cost Opportunities for Service Developmentlisbk
Talk given at the London Museums Librarians and Archivists Group Biennial One Day Conference held at the British Museum, London on 26 April 2007.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/conferences/lmlag-2007-04/
The 'Higher Education in a Web 2.0 World' Report: Implications For IT Service...lisbk
Slides for a talk on "The 'Higher Education in a Web 2.0 World' Report: Implications For IT Service Departments" given by Brian Kelly, UKOLN at a BUCS Seminar held in the BUCS Seminar Room, University of Bath, BATH on 1 June 2009.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/seminars/bucs-200906/
Virtual Space for All: The Opportunities and Challenges Provided by the Socia...lisbk
Slides for a talk on "Virtual Space for All: The Opportunities and Challenges Provided by the Social Web" given by Brian Kelly, UKOLN at the CILIP-Wales 2009 conference
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/cultural-heritage/events/cilip-wales-2009/
Slides for a talk on "Engagement, Impact, Value: Introduction " given by Brian Kelly, UKOLN in Manchester on 24 May 2010.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/engagement-impact-value-201005/
Slides for a talk on "Working with Wikimedia Serbia" given by Brian Kelly, Innovation Advocate at Cetis, University of Bolton at the Eduwiki 2014 conference in Edinburgh on Friday 31 October 2013.
See https://ukwebfocus.wordpress.com/events/eduwiki-2014/
Slides for talk on Addressing The Limitations Of Open Standards given at Museums & the Web 2007 conference.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/conferences/mw-2007/talk-standards/
The Social Web and the Information Professional: Risks and Opportunitieslisbk
Rehearsal of a talk on "The Social Web and the Information Professional: Risks and Opportunities" given by Brian Kelly, UKOLN at a CILIP Council meeting on 29 April 2009. The recording took place on 24 April 2009.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/cultural-heritage/events/cilip-council-2009/
Beyond Compliance - A Holistic Approach to Web Accessibilitylisbk
A talk on "Beyond Compliance - A Holistic Approach to Web Accessibility" given at the Techshare 2007 conference.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/conferences/techshare-2007/
What Next for Libraries? Making Sense of the Futurelisbk
Slides for an invited talk on "What Next for Libraries? Making Sense of the Future" given by Brian Kelly, UKOLN at the EMTACL12 conference held in Trondheim, Norway on 1-3 October 2012.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/conferences/emtacl12/
Brian Kelly, UKOLN, gave a talk on "Web 2.0: Addressing Institutional Barriers" at the ILI 2006 conference in London on 16 October 2006.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/conferences/ili-2006/
Using the Social Web to Maximise Access to your Resourceslisbk
Slides for workshop session A2 at UKOLN's IWMW 2009 on "Using the Social Web to Maximise Access to your Resources".
See http://iwmw.ukoln.ac.uk/iwmw2009/sessions/kelly/
Using Social Media at Conferences and Other Events: Backchannel, Amplificatio...lisbk
Slides for a workshop session on "Using Social Media at Conferences and Other Events: Backchannel, Amplification, Remote Participation and Legacy" facilitated by Brian Kelly at the SPot On 20912 conference held in London on 11-12 November 2012.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/conferences/spoton-london-2012/
This document provides an introduction to cloud storage and summarizes a presentation on the topic. It discusses the history of storage systems and how cloud storage works. Popular cloud storage services like Google Drive, Dropbox, and iCloud are examined. The document outlines some risks of cloud storage like security and privacy issues. It also provides a framework for selecting cloud services and questions to consider regarding purposes, benefits, costs and risks.
This document provides the agenda and brief technical tips for Wyld Morris Zoom Meeting No. 7, which is a new members evening that will include welcoming new potential members, learning about morris dancing from the squire, understanding the basic moves, and perspectives from a new dancer on why they enjoy morris dancing. The technical tips explain how to switch between speaker and gallery view and how to pin a video to focus on one participant.
The document provides information about an online meeting of the Wyld Morris group who enjoy morris dancing and singing. It outlines that the group will continue enjoying their interests during lockdown, support each other, and be even better when they next meet in person. The meeting agenda includes introductions, warm-ups, demonstrations, group dancing and music, an open discussion, and tips for using Zoom including muting audio when not speaking and only having one musician unmuted at a time. Links to online dance instruction videos and resources are also provided.
Predicting and Preparing For Emerging Learning Technologieslisbk
The document summarizes Brian Kelly's presentation on predicting and preparing for emerging learning technologies. It discusses identifying technology trends, drivers, and challenges through the Delphi process used by the NMC Horizon Report. It also provides tools and methods for institutions to plan for future technologies, including scenario planning, acknowledging risks, and engaging with challenges. The presentation aims to help attendees understand limitations of future forecasting and apply similar methodologies to plan locally.
Web Preservation, or Managing your Organisation’s Online Presence After the O...lisbk
Slides for talk on "Web Preservation, or Managing your Organisation’s Online Presence After the Organisation Ceases to Exist" given by Brian Kelly, UK Web Focus at the IRMS 2016 conference in Brighton on 17 May 2016.
See http://ukwebfocus.com/events/irms-2016-web-preservation
This document provides a summary and conclusions from a workshop on "Preparing for the Future: Technological Challenges and Beyond". It recaps the workshop which explored tools for thinking differently about the future, used a Delphi process to gather expert opinions, and developed an action brief planning template. It notes limitations in approaches and the importance of acknowledging risks while also learning from past examples. Contact details and additional resources are provided for those interested in further information.
This document discusses making a case to senior management for funding to explore innovative technologies. It provides guidance on identifying implications, risks, and risk management strategies for new technologies. It also presents an action brief statement template to convince management of a technology's potential benefits. The document concludes with an exercise where attendees in groups prepare a short presentation making a case for funding to investigate one technology.
This document discusses scenario planning as a strategic planning method. It describes the scenario planning process, which involves defining assumptions and drivers of change, developing initial scenarios, and identifying issues. The document then provides examples of scenarios for the library sector, including the effects of UK withdrawal from the EU or greater power for the European Court. Small groups are asked to develop scenarios focusing on alternative discovery sources, changed librarian roles, or other topics. Finally, the document summarizes scenarios developed in a previous workshop on commercialization of libraries, devolved ownership of services, universal skills, and niche librarians.
Slides "D1: The NMC Methodology" for a one-day workshop on "Preparing for the Future: Technological Challenges and Beyond" by Brian Kelly and Tony Hirst at the ILI 2015 conference. Held on Monday 19 October 2015
For further information see
http://ukwebfocus.com/events/ili-2015-preparing-for-the-future
Slides "C1: Future Technology Detecting Tools & Techniques" for a one-day workshop on "Preparing for the Future: Technological Challenges and Beyond" by Brian Kelly and Tony Hirst at the ILI 2015 conference. Held on Monday 19 October 2015
See http://ukwebfocus.com/events/ili-2015-preparing-for-the-future
This document discusses exploring emerging technologies. It provides information on discovering new technologies through peers, publications, experts, and online sources. The document outlines the ILI 2015 conference program and highlights some topics that may be relevant or surprising. It also describes the NMC Horizon Report, which is produced by an international community of experts and identifies important emerging technologies for libraries through a refined expert panel process. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of exploring emerging technologies through various approaches, but also understanding the wider context for implications and planning.
Preparing for the Future: Technological Challenges and Beyond A1 Introductionlisbk
Slides "A1 Introduction" for a one-day workshop on "Preparing for the Future: Technological Challenges and Beyond" by Brian Kelly and Tony Hirst at the ILI 2015 conference. Held on Monday 19 October 2015.
For further information seehttp://ukwebfocus.com/events/ili-2015-preparing-for-the-future
Slides for a talk on "Digital Life Beyond The Institution" given by Brian Kelly, UK Web Focus at the MmIT 2015 conference on “With Power Comes Great Responsibility – How Librarians can Harness the Power of Social Media for the Benefit of its Users” at the University of Sheffield on 14-15 September 2015.
See http://ukwebfocus.com/events/mmit-2015-digital-life-beyond-the-institution/
Developing an Ethical Approach to Using Wikipedia as the Front Matter to all ...lisbk
Slides for a talk on "Developing an Ethical Approach to Using Wikipedia as the Front Matter to all Research" given by Brian Kelly, UK Web Focus Ltd. at the Wikipedia Science 2015 conference at The Wellcome Trust, London on 3 September 2015.
See http://ukwebfocus.com/events/an-ethical-approach-to-using-wikipedia-as-the-front-matter-to-research/
Slides for a talk on "The Agile University" presented by Niall Lavery and Dan Babington, PwC at the IWMW 2015 event held at Edge Hill University, Ormskirk on 27-29 July 2015.
See http://iwmw.org/iwmw2015/talks/beyond-digital-the-agile-university/
This document provides information about the IWMW 2015 conference taking place from July 27-29 at Edge Hill University in Ormskirk. The conference theme is "Beyond Digital: Transforming the Institution" and will feature talks, workshops and master classes on digital transformation in higher education. Over the three days, participants can learn new skills, engage with peers, and identify new approaches for their institutions. Social events include a conference dinner and opportunities to explore Ormskirk and meet up in local bars and restaurants.
BS 8878: Systematic Approaches to Documenting Web Accessibility Policies and ...lisbk
Slides for a workshop session on "BS 8878: Systematic Approaches to Documenting Web Accessibility Policies and Practices" facilitated by Brian Kelly at the IWMW 2015 event held at Edge Hill University, Ormskirk on 27 July 2015.
See http://iwmw.org/iwmw2015/talks/systematic-approaches-to-documenting-web-accessibility-policies-and-practices/
Preparing Our Users For Digital Life Beyond the Institutionlisbk
Sides for a talk on "Digital Life Beyond the Institution" given by Brian Kelly, Innovation Advocate at Cetis, University of Bolton at a seminar for the iSchool, University of Northumbria on 11 February 2015.
See https://ukwebfocus.wordpress.com/events/digital-life-beyond-the-institution/
Why and how librarians should engage with Wikipedialisbk
Slides for a talk on "Why and How Librarians Should Engage With Wikipedia" given by Brian Kelly, Innovation Advocate at Cetis, University of Bolton at the CILIPS Autumn Gathering 2014 event in Edinburgh on 30 October 2014.
See http://ukwebfocus.wordpress.com/events/why-and-how-librarians-should-engage-with-wikipedia/
Major Technology Trends that will Impact Library Services?lisbk
Slides for talk on "What are the Major Technology Trends that will Impact Library Services and their Users?" to be given by Brian Kelly, Innovation Advocate, Cetis at the ILI 2014 conference in London on 21-22 October 2014.
See http://ukwebfocus.wordpress.com/events/ili-2014/
CapTechTalks Webinar Slides June 2024 Donovan Wright.pptxCapitolTechU
Slides from a Capitol Technology University webinar held June 20, 2024. The webinar featured Dr. Donovan Wright, presenting on the Department of Defense Digital Transformation.
Creative Restart 2024: Mike Martin - Finding a way around “no”Taste
Ideas that are good for business and good for the world that we live in, are what I’m passionate about.
Some ideas take a year to make, some take 8 years. I want to share two projects that best illustrate this and why it is never good to stop at “no”.
Elevate Your Nonprofit's Online Presence_ A Guide to Effective SEO Strategies...TechSoup
Whether you're new to SEO or looking to refine your existing strategies, this webinar will provide you with actionable insights and practical tips to elevate your nonprofit's online presence.
THE SACRIFICE HOW PRO-PALESTINE PROTESTS STUDENTS ARE SACRIFICING TO CHANGE T...indexPub
The recent surge in pro-Palestine student activism has prompted significant responses from universities, ranging from negotiations and divestment commitments to increased transparency about investments in companies supporting the war on Gaza. This activism has led to the cessation of student encampments but also highlighted the substantial sacrifices made by students, including academic disruptions and personal risks. The primary drivers of these protests are poor university administration, lack of transparency, and inadequate communication between officials and students. This study examines the profound emotional, psychological, and professional impacts on students engaged in pro-Palestine protests, focusing on Generation Z's (Gen-Z) activism dynamics. This paper explores the significant sacrifices made by these students and even the professors supporting the pro-Palestine movement, with a focus on recent global movements. Through an in-depth analysis of printed and electronic media, the study examines the impacts of these sacrifices on the academic and personal lives of those involved. The paper highlights examples from various universities, demonstrating student activism's long-term and short-term effects, including disciplinary actions, social backlash, and career implications. The researchers also explore the broader implications of student sacrifices. The findings reveal that these sacrifices are driven by a profound commitment to justice and human rights, and are influenced by the increasing availability of information, peer interactions, and personal convictions. The study also discusses the broader implications of this activism, comparing it to historical precedents and assessing its potential to influence policy and public opinion. The emotional and psychological toll on student activists is significant, but their sense of purpose and community support mitigates some of these challenges. However, the researchers call for acknowledging the broader Impact of these sacrifices on the future global movement of FreePalestine.
My name is Brian Kelly. I’m based at UKOLN at the University of Bath and this is my contribution to the Purposed campaign on the future of education. Education: Is it about “ cradling happiness ” or “ making us anxious ” ?
In his blog post on the purpose of education Tom Barrett suggested that “ Education should be about cradling happiness ” . Another way of putting this which we will be familiar with is that “ learning should be fun ”. And the fun that we can have in learning new things – which can include social learning, such as dance – as well as scholarly learning need not be restricted to the learner. It can also be fun teaching.
In contrast to Tom Barratt’s comment Dave White felt that “ Education should make us anxious ”. We will have all experienced feeling of anxiety whether it’s due to the difficulties in memorising irregular French verbs, understanding molecular chemistry or, more recently, trying to lean a new dance. But just as the fun aspects of learning aren’t restricted to the learner, so the feelings of anxiety will be felt by others involved in learning: the teacher wondering whether the approaches they are taking are working and whether they’ve chosen the right resources for the learner. Similarly those involved in use of technology to enhance learning may be worried whether the right technological approaches are being used. Is the Social Web, for example, really an appropriate mechanism for supporting informal learning? Was the open source VLE environment the right choice? And policy makers may secretly be anxious over changes in policies: I’m suggesting that new approaches to learning will be more effective than those used 30 years ago – but I did OK from the old styles of learning – what if I’m wrong and the ‘back to basics’ campaigners are right? After all, I’ve little evidence of the benefits of the new approaches.
For me, then, education is about understanding and addressing the gaps between the feeling of fun and excitement in learning something new and the feelings of anxiety which we may sometimes forget about. And let me point out that I’m not suggesting that the gap should be removed – I don’t think this is possible. Let me wrote in full Dave White’s comment on anxiety: “ … education should make us anxious: anxious to discover new ways of understanding and influencing the world. It should challenge our ways of seeing and force us to question our identities and our positions.” Learning professionals – and learning organisations – will continually strive to discover new ways of influencing learners and the learning processes. We will always be anxious. There will always be tensions. This is the challenge of the profession we have chosen.