image by Speg of the Pigs, used under Creative Commons license
So what did I learn?
The real answer to the question of “What did I learn?” will occur in the months ahead (and further) when I see what sticks and what falls away. Right now, emerging in a daze from the fog of readings, posts, and assignments I can kind of empathize with this:
(language warning; spoiler warning)
Like I said, it will take a while for me to make sense of this all. What I am more certain of is that I am grateful for the opportunities and challenges this course presented me with and for having the good fortune of sharing this experience with this particular group. I appreciated and benefited from everyone’s perspective so thanks for sharing.
I’m old enough to be set in my ways so the opportunity for radical change is slim. I am beset by my own biases and prejudices. That said, I can still be nudged along. As much as I wanted to be snob about capital-‘C’ Curation, Sean made me rethink my overly rigid position. My cynicism and skepticism of online petitions was countered by Jean-Philippe’s exquisite and authentic entry. I wish I could replicate Jennifer’s open inquisitiveness, I am sure I would benefit from that skill.
Of the course itself, some scattershot takeaways:
- Biophilia/Technobiophilia were new to me and seem to be things worth knowing
- Selfies can be beneficial when used responsibly. I could probably benefit from taking more selfies. The development of identity should trump the fear of narcissism.
- I’ve never made a podcast before. That was neat.
- Learning means being vulnerable. It’s hard enough to be vulnerable in front of your (learned) peers, it’s even moreso in a public and permanent environment. A hybrid approach to this course might be beneficial (i.e. some blog posts are public-and-forever while other course discussion is sandboxed within the confines of eClass; this may inspire/invite more and more-spirited participation/interaction).
Lastly it will be odd closing out my ‘burner’ COMM-555 Twitter account (or leaving it to linger aimlessly).
I have enjoyed the class and this group. Nothing fake about this group, certified:
That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.
~ ~ ~ THE END ~ ~ ~
…or is it?
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Reference
Coen, J., & Coen, E. (Directors), Coen, J., & Coen, E. (Producers), & Coen, J., & Coen, E. (Writers)(2008). Burn after reading [Motion picture]. United States: Focus Features.
(bonus Wordle: all the student-generated blog posts of nmn2016 minus references and comments)
Coen, J., & Coen, E. (Directors), Coen, J., & Coen, E. (Producers), & Coen, J., & Coen, E. (Writers)(2008). Burn after reading [Motion picture]. United States: Focus Features.
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