See animated picture with Nature Illustrated Studio
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Foca Turkey
Pictures from Aegean Sea- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aegean_Sea
Foca, Izmir, Turkey- from google earth-
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Photos from Paris
Notre Dame de Paris
Arc de Triomphe :
This is the Arc de Triomphe, a 16-story war monument conceived by Napoleon, designed by architect Jean-François Chalgrin, and built at the top of the avenue des Champs-Elysees. It was constructed between 1810 and 1836.
My camera is broken- I could not turn on the flash and use any zoom control...
That's why here is some of the best Eiffel Tower Pictures
Mona Lisa in a WIndow class and a distance
Friday, July 4, 2008
Paris Day 2- Conference Notes
Gregg Fraley-
http://www.greggfraley.com/
17 question- 1-5 scale- 1 not so much 5 do to much
1- do you carry a notebook and or a pen and pencil? 5
2- do you maintain active list of ideas for your various projects? 5
3- do you regulary review your ideas, make decisions, and take actions? 4
4- what do you do just because it is new, or simpy fun? 5
5- what do you do to instigate or initiate fun? 5
6- do you travel to new place? 5
7- do you have a regular vehicle for self-expression? 5
8- do you immerse yourself in nature 5
9- do you know what you really care about 5
10- when was the last time you tried to do something that you believe is impossible, extremely difficult, or risky? 5
11- when was the last time you did something outside of your "comfort zone"? 5
12- do you really on conversational scripts? (particulary with the people you tend to take for granted... the doorman, etc.) 5
13- do you have strong opinions on various subjects 5
14- do you have a method or system or way to remind yourself to practice creative behaviours?
5
15- do you have a process of handling complex challenges? 5
16- do you make regular, active efforts to improve your ideas 5
17- do you boldly take actions on your best ideas 5
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People 65 thousand ideas in their mind everyday-
get a notebook and write down your ideas
talk to someome about your famil.
http://www.greggfraley.com/
17 question- 1-5 scale- 1 not so much 5 do to much
1- do you carry a notebook and or a pen and pencil? 5
2- do you maintain active list of ideas for your various projects? 5
3- do you regulary review your ideas, make decisions, and take actions? 4
4- what do you do just because it is new, or simpy fun? 5
5- what do you do to instigate or initiate fun? 5
6- do you travel to new place? 5
7- do you have a regular vehicle for self-expression? 5
8- do you immerse yourself in nature 5
9- do you know what you really care about 5
10- when was the last time you tried to do something that you believe is impossible, extremely difficult, or risky? 5
11- when was the last time you did something outside of your "comfort zone"? 5
12- do you really on conversational scripts? (particulary with the people you tend to take for granted... the doorman, etc.) 5
13- do you have strong opinions on various subjects 5
14- do you have a method or system or way to remind yourself to practice creative behaviours?
5
15- do you have a process of handling complex challenges? 5
16- do you make regular, active efforts to improve your ideas 5
17- do you boldly take actions on your best ideas 5
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People 65 thousand ideas in their mind everyday-
get a notebook and write down your ideas
talk to someome about your famil.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Ed-Media Notes 2
Authors:Lanika Ruzhitskaya, University of Missouri, USAAngela Speck, University of Missouri, USA
Abstract:While virtual learning environments (VLEs) are popular topics of discussions among researchers, the educational value of the environments is still not clear and the efficacy of such environments as educational tools is still largely untested. Many researchers share concerns as to whether VLEs actually simulate authentic settings, provide users with adequate to real-life tools, and allow learning to occur through the experience, rather than simply providing an enjoyable journey through fantasy worlds. One of the aspects of ongoing research of the VLEs is use of spatial and social presence and their impact on learning. The proposed exploratory study will investigate the effectiveness of social and spatial presence co-variation in terms of their combined and individual impact on short and long term learning outcomes. The study will be based on a 3D VLE representing the Galilean Moons of Jupiter designed for helping high-school and college students to learn the Kepler’s laws.
The Magic Circle - Game Design Principles and Online Role-play Simulations
Authors:Roni Linser, Fablusi P/L, AustraliaNina Ree Lindstad, Hedmark University College, NorwayTone Vold, Hedmark University College, Norway
http://simplay.net/
http://www.simlit.net/
http://www.fablusi.com/
Abstract:The paper is an exploration of the ‘magic’ inherent in role-play simulations in educational contexts. It compares and analyses a range of on-line role-play simulations used in higher education in a variety of disciplines highlighting the structural design and objectives of such role-play games, and in particular, it scrutinizes the game design principles that have been employed. As part of the new generation of educational technologies the use of such role-play is steadily increasing but very few guidelines exist as to how to translate educational goals and desired outcomes into game objectives and processes. Our paper provides a few such guidelines born out of the research and experience of creating such games.
Abstract:While virtual learning environments (VLEs) are popular topics of discussions among researchers, the educational value of the environments is still not clear and the efficacy of such environments as educational tools is still largely untested. Many researchers share concerns as to whether VLEs actually simulate authentic settings, provide users with adequate to real-life tools, and allow learning to occur through the experience, rather than simply providing an enjoyable journey through fantasy worlds. One of the aspects of ongoing research of the VLEs is use of spatial and social presence and their impact on learning. The proposed exploratory study will investigate the effectiveness of social and spatial presence co-variation in terms of their combined and individual impact on short and long term learning outcomes. The study will be based on a 3D VLE representing the Galilean Moons of Jupiter designed for helping high-school and college students to learn the Kepler’s laws.
The Magic Circle - Game Design Principles and Online Role-play Simulations
Authors:Roni Linser, Fablusi P/L, AustraliaNina Ree Lindstad, Hedmark University College, NorwayTone Vold, Hedmark University College, Norway
http://simplay.net/
http://www.simlit.net/
http://www.fablusi.com/
Abstract:The paper is an exploration of the ‘magic’ inherent in role-play simulations in educational contexts. It compares and analyses a range of on-line role-play simulations used in higher education in a variety of disciplines highlighting the structural design and objectives of such role-play games, and in particular, it scrutinizes the game design principles that have been employed. As part of the new generation of educational technologies the use of such role-play is steadily increasing but very few guidelines exist as to how to translate educational goals and desired outcomes into game objectives and processes. Our paper provides a few such guidelines born out of the research and experience of creating such games.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Pictures- Euro 2008- Finals were played at Vienna the day we were here in June 29
Images were from the city
Sick at South Shore Beach
James Mathews, University of Wisconsin, USA
Abstract:Recent research on Augmented Reality (AR) gaming suggests that place-based AR games embedded in larger curricular units provide contexts, experiences and scaffolding that help develops students’ understanding of domain specific language in science. Using a socio-cultural view of learning, this project explores the potential of one specific place-based AR gaming unit, Sick at South Shore Beach, to develop students’ academic language related to environmental science and scientific argumentation. It examines specific game design features aimed at facilitating scientific language development and discusses how lessons learned during classroom implementations will be used to inform future AR designs.
Open source participatory curriculum- teachers as co-designers
Experiential Learning
Situated/ Real world text- road signs
Observation+ shared experiences
Multi-modal representations +literacies
Abstract:Recent research on Augmented Reality (AR) gaming suggests that place-based AR games embedded in larger curricular units provide contexts, experiences and scaffolding that help develops students’ understanding of domain specific language in science. Using a socio-cultural view of learning, this project explores the potential of one specific place-based AR gaming unit, Sick at South Shore Beach, to develop students’ academic language related to environmental science and scientific argumentation. It examines specific game design features aimed at facilitating scientific language development and discusses how lessons learned during classroom implementations will be used to inform future AR designs.
Open source participatory curriculum- teachers as co-designers
Experiential Learning
Situated/ Real world text- road signs
Observation+ shared experiences
Multi-modal representations +literacies
Monday, June 30, 2008
ED-Media Notes 1
http://www.aace.org/CONF/EDMEDIA/
http://twemes.com/edmedia08
http://twitter.com/edmedia
GAM- Game Model
Playing Games: Hegemony as Enemy by Alan Amory, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Many argue that the three most influential writers today are Umberto Eco, Richard Dawkins and Noam Chomsky. In Dreaming in the Middle Ages, Eco defines the phenomena of neomedievalism to confront pop-culture in a globalised corporate world – the language and structures of the past are perpetuated into a future where fiefdoms exploit and undermine civil society. Dawkins, on the other hand uses signs and symbols of science to explore and decry the rise of fundamentalist belief systems. Chomsky, who was involved in the development of cognitive science when he challenged Skinner's behaviourist approach to the study of language, continues to explore power relations especially those related to American politics. Therefore modern fiefdoms perpetuate fundamentalism through capitalistic and religious power structures. Are the relationships between educational technology, society and teaching and learning, which are part of Eco-Dawkins-Chomsky world view, perpetuating the past into the future? This presentation explores the design, development, use and evaluation of educational technology in relationship to belief systems to identify the rhetorical acts that are part of the dialectic struggle to liberalise and democratise educational practices.
http://twemes.com/edmedia08
http://twitter.com/edmedia
GAM- Game Model
Playing Games: Hegemony as Enemy by Alan Amory, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Many argue that the three most influential writers today are Umberto Eco, Richard Dawkins and Noam Chomsky. In Dreaming in the Middle Ages, Eco defines the phenomena of neomedievalism to confront pop-culture in a globalised corporate world – the language and structures of the past are perpetuated into a future where fiefdoms exploit and undermine civil society. Dawkins, on the other hand uses signs and symbols of science to explore and decry the rise of fundamentalist belief systems. Chomsky, who was involved in the development of cognitive science when he challenged Skinner's behaviourist approach to the study of language, continues to explore power relations especially those related to American politics. Therefore modern fiefdoms perpetuate fundamentalism through capitalistic and religious power structures. Are the relationships between educational technology, society and teaching and learning, which are part of Eco-Dawkins-Chomsky world view, perpetuating the past into the future? This presentation explores the design, development, use and evaluation of educational technology in relationship to belief systems to identify the rhetorical acts that are part of the dialectic struggle to liberalise and democratise educational practices.
Please post one questions about Austria (German: Österreich) or Vienna?
Dear PT4T students!
Please post one questions here about Austria or Vienna?
Check http://pt4t.wikispaces.com/
page and join this space so that you can be able to edit this wiki space.
Peace, Melda
Please post one questions here about Austria or Vienna?
Check http://pt4t.wikispaces.com/
page and join this space so that you can be able to edit this wiki space.
Peace, Melda
Vienna Day, June 30, 2008
My daughter and I stayed in a Wombat Hostel last night. We figured out the metro/ underground station to come to the conference area.
One amazing thing! You can register for 1 euro to a bike station and use the bike around the city. First hour is free and you can return and take the bike again from any listed location. As long as you return within an hour, it is free. The bikes were a bit big for my daughter. We will try again tomorrow.
My skype is on today and I am waiting to hear from PT4T students at WPUNJ. Peace, MNY
One amazing thing! You can register for 1 euro to a bike station and use the bike around the city. First hour is free and you can return and take the bike again from any listed location. As long as you return within an hour, it is free. The bikes were a bit big for my daughter. We will try again tomorrow.
My skype is on today and I am waiting to hear from PT4T students at WPUNJ. Peace, MNY
Friday, June 27, 2008
Change the World- Youth Projects
Pick one or two of the websites that are listed on this page- http://www.tolerance.org/teens/youthact.jsp
and explore them and post your responses to this blog- http://yaz2008.blogspot.com/:
who are the sponsors/ producers?
what is their mission/ goals/ objectives?
how to become part of their project?
your recommendations, suggestions?
and explore them and post your responses to this blog- http://yaz2008.blogspot.com/:
who are the sponsors/ producers?
what is their mission/ goals/ objectives?
how to become part of their project?
your recommendations, suggestions?
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Upcoming Presentations
I will attend the following conferences in Summer 2008.
1) International Conference on Excellence in Education 2008: Future Minds and Creativity
Paris, France, July 2-4, 2008
Refereed paper presentation: “Power of Social Interaction Technologies in the Curriculum: Liberating Education from a Textbook Format.”
2) ED-MEDIA 2008- World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications
Vienna, Austria, June 30-July 2, 2008
Presented paper and poster presentations entitled: “Cultural Literacy Project: Connecting K12 students from Turkey and the U.S. through Web 2.0 technologies.”
1) International Conference on Excellence in Education 2008: Future Minds and Creativity
Paris, France, July 2-4, 2008
Refereed paper presentation: “Power of Social Interaction Technologies in the Curriculum: Liberating Education from a Textbook Format.”
2) ED-MEDIA 2008- World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications
Vienna, Austria, June 30-July 2, 2008
Presented paper and poster presentations entitled: “Cultural Literacy Project: Connecting K12 students from Turkey and the U.S. through Web 2.0 technologies.”
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Welcome to My Summer Travel Blog- 2008!
Hi!
I will upload my pictures and my notes here.
The name of the blog is YAZ2008- Yaz means Summer in Turkish.
I am looking forward to reading your reactions, questions, and suggestions.
Peace, Melda
I will upload my pictures and my notes here.
The name of the blog is YAZ2008- Yaz means Summer in Turkish.
I am looking forward to reading your reactions, questions, and suggestions.
Peace, Melda
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