Absolutely fascinating.
Of course the jet airplane and in-vitro fertilization is there.
But what surprised me was that GPS technology is around since 1978! And even more surprising, to find high-yield rice. You *do* learn something new every day! | TO SELECT THE 50 most pioneering inventions of the past 50 years, PM consulted 25 authorities at 17 museums and universities across the country. Their collective expertise spans aeronautics, biology, physics, medicine, automobiles and technology. An initial call for suggestions resulted in a list of 100 inventions, which was then circulated for a formal vote and reduced via a points system determined by each expert’s top picks. Any such list is open to debate, of course.Read more at www.sciencearticlesonline.com |
The following is the introduction to an article that Keith De La Ru wrote wich was published in the KM Review (KM Review | Volume 11 Issue 5 | November/December 2008).
It echoes a lot of sentiments that I have about the nature and needs for sustainability of communities of practice.
Very insightful. | The theory and practice of communities |
Despite everything that the modern KM practitioner knows about communities, collaboration and technology, communities of practice (CoPs) often fail and collaboration often breaks down. In order to establish an effective CoP, it’s necessary first to think about the nature and structure of a community and recognize that it’s an entirely different entity from a work group or a project team. As such, it must be treated differently, too. In this article, author Keith De La Rue examines the pitfalls associated with CoPs and why helping them to grow and flourish requires a better understanding of three words: “community”, “practice” and “technology”.
Read the full article. Read more at delarue.net |
One of the areas where I’ve often seen people struggle is when they move from being technical experts to managing a project team. The following is one of a series of phenomenal articles which can be found at http://www.mindtools.com/. | From Technical Expert to Manager |
Any management promotion can be a challenge, but it's especially hard on people with strong technical skills, but who have little or no management experience. In this article, we'll explore how to make the transition, and what you can do to excel in your new role. We'll also include links to several other resources that can help you strengthen the skills you need for success. Read more at www.mindtools.com |
Social media is all about making connections. Here is my latest connection.
 Though it has been a few months since I've used Amplify, I'm going to see how connect the posts I make on Amplify from now on to my blog. This is possible with a (relatively) new feature Amplify has installed enabling an Autopost to a blog.
My Amplog Clips will now appear on my blog at www.technogenii.net.
Great reflection piece. I'm convinced that both the intrinsic (critical practice) and extrinsic (confessional practice) influences are necessary for properly forming identity. I'm still wondering what the particular influences are in the digital realm. I might have to dig out Sherry Turkle's Life on the Screen :-) Digital Identit(y/ies): A Postmodernist Perspective
In researching approaches to digital identity, I recently came across a model which i found particularly interesting. In their schema of experiential learning, Usher, Bryant et al. (1996) describe how lifelong learning can be understood in relation to two continua (autonomy to adaptation, and application to expression) which create four specific contemporary social practices: lifestyle, confessional, vocational, and critical.
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| The idea of identity formation is particularly evident in the two opposing practices of the confessional and the critical |
So how does identity formation within these two practices translate to the formation of digital identities and reputations, and to the representation of self on the social web? Read more at phdblog.net |
Great reflection piece. I'm convinced that both the intrinsic (critical practice) and extrinsic (confessional practice) influences are necessary for properly forming identity. I'm still wondering what the particular influences are in the digital realm. I might have to dig out Sherry Turkle's Life on the Screen :-) Digital Identit(y/ies): A Postmodernist Perspective
In researching approaches to digital identity, I recently came across a model which i found particularly interesting. In their schema of experiential learning, Usher, Bryant et al. (1996) describe how lifelong learning can be understood in relation to two continua (autonomy to adaptation, and application to expression) which create four specific contemporary social practices: lifestyle, confessional, vocational, and critical.
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| The idea of identity formation is particularly evident in the two opposing practices of the confessional and the critical |
So how does identity formation within these two practices translate to the formation of digital identities and reputations, and to the representation of self on the social web? Read more at phdblog.net |
This is absolutely a fantastic tutorial on Skype which goes beyond functionality and looks at applicability. | You probably already know that Skype is a great tool – especially for community leaders. If you are a technology steward, it’s not only a great tool but it’s also a handy example for illustrating some of the use and integration issues that we have to deal with and be able to talk about. |
It is interesting to see Byrony Taylor's take on this. I personally don't listen to podcasts (number 3) but I do all the others most definitely. I would add that I also use Amplify, Twitter and LinkedIn as professional development tools. | 5 ways I use social media for professional development |
| 1. Be part of an online community |
| 2. Attend a conference or an event remotely |
| 4. Take part in a tutorial or watch a video |
| What do you use? Where are you learning regularly without even realising it? |
Fantastic blog post tying together various view points on how social learning can tie into the larger enterprise learning perspective. Where do Social Learning Tools belong? Should they be coupled with your LMS or other learning-specific tools? Or should they be separated? Or ???? |
This is a great piece by Tsun-yan Hsieh is Director Emeritus at McKinsey & Company about how to let yourself be vulnerable and embrace uncertainty to acheive breakthroughs. Are You Prepared for Your Next Defining Moment? |
| These critical moments are often characterized as "moments of truth," but in real-time, they're usually a moment of uncertainty, not clarity. So how do we make the most of the defining moments coming at us in the near future? |
| The advice above is somewhat geared to eliminate uncertainty. But uncertainty actually can help you achieve breakthrough results in your upcoming important meetings. To be sure, uncertainties drive all of us crazy. They paralyze most of us because our plans often become invalid; we feel exposed and vulnerable as we lose control and fear for the worst. This is the same whether we are talking about a situation broadly or a meeting specifically. Uncertain moments become frozen moments. |
| The guidelines are simple: embrace the uncertainty, make a conscious choice to act on it through mental preparation, and, most importantly, stand by your principles when you make your choice.Read more at blogs.hbr.org |
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