Hello... and welcome to my part of my Digital Artifact for the Emerging Trends MOOC at The University of California... Here is some information about me and why I am undertaking this course...
I have over 20 years experience in Education, Digital Technology, Telecommunications & Television, Customer Service & most of the time I am am all round nice guy. I am working towards a PhD in establishing the link between the Transformation of Knowledge & Digital Technology via Social Media. Ultimately, I wish to use this to improve education outcomes both here in Australia & Internationally.
I ceased working full time so I could dedicate myself to my study/research. The aim is to complete a PhD by 2020. Currently, I am enrolled at the University of Melbourne and am working on a dissertation. I believe that by establishing the link between the transformation formation of knowledge via social media and improved learning outcomes... I will then be able to assist with a paradigm shift in education.
During this transition, I work on developing helpful APPS for mobile devices.... this enable me to help student learning outcomes because, we all have challenges during these times.I know understanding technology is not for everyone but learning how to engage with technology and how to use it effectively, respectfully and responsibly is something I enjoy very much. WE all learn together.
If you are into lists... this is ME IN A LIST.
I have over 20 years experience in Education, Digital Technology, Telecommunications & Television, Customer Service & most of the time I am am all round nice guy. I am working towards a PhD in establishing the link between the Transformation of Knowledge & Digital Technology via Social Media. Ultimately, I wish to use this to improve education outcomes both here in Australia & Internationally.
I ceased working full time so I could dedicate myself to my study/research. The aim is to complete a PhD by 2020. Currently, I am enrolled at the University of Melbourne and am working on a dissertation. I believe that by establishing the link between the transformation formation of knowledge via social media and improved learning outcomes... I will then be able to assist with a paradigm shift in education.
During this transition, I work on developing helpful APPS for mobile devices.... this enable me to help student learning outcomes because, we all have challenges during these times.I know understanding technology is not for everyone but learning how to engage with technology and how to use it effectively, respectfully and responsibly is something I enjoy very much. WE all learn together.
If you are into lists... this is ME IN A LIST.
- Being Australian (this island continent is incredibly beautiful in so many, many ways and anyone who can, they should visit Uluru - let me know what you think?)
- Shifting the Paradigm in Education
- Understanding the Neurological Patterns in Pediatrics (from an cognitive perspective),
- Teaching Pedagogy
- The Technological Singularity
- NGO's (and the incredible job they do)
- Travel (if we do not cross over to living forever - I know there is just not enough time in one life!), History (learn from the past to effect the future),
- Science (the most under valued aspect of our society! grrr!)
- Art (and it's incredible, fascinating and rich history... particularly like the works of the Renaissance)
- Gym (this is an on again-off again relationship!)
- Long Distance Running
- Rock Climbing (indoor only as I have a fear of falling)
- Collecting Stamps (mint condition)
- Horses
- My Family
- Favour the colour BLUE
- NGV (National Gallery of Victoria - particularly the contribution of Alfred Felton)
- The Life and Times of King Henry II & Eleanor of Aquitaine
- Digital Technology
- Music (appreciate all types for different reasons @ different times)
- I have kept a handwritten journal since I was 17 years old
- The 3 Wise Men (that being Socrates Pythagoras Plato)
- Understanding the Universe
- EQUALITY
- Cafe Society (favourite places are Angelina's in Paris, Betty's in Harrogate, the entire city of Melbourne!)
- The works of Shakespeare and Molière
- Encouraging students (of ANY age) to have a go and aid them in Developing a Life Long Love of Learning
- Sweet tooth... (I'm coming back as a dentist! haha!)
- Making sure I do my bit to help save the PANDA BEARS (1500 THEM V's 7.1BILLION of US!)
- I set a life challenge to make the effort to see as many paintings by Vermeer & Caravaggio before mortality strikes (so far I have seen 27)
- Human Evolution
- Human Genetics and Understanding that our DNA is THE REAL PROOF OF LIFE AS HUMANS
- I do not tolerate ignorance when it is used to harm or hurt others
- Probably the biggest challenge and interest in my life ... OPENING THE MINDS OF PEOPLE TO THE WONDERMENT OF THIS CRAZY PLACE WE CALL HOME... ONE INDIVIDUAL AT A TIME... :-)
Things That I Like...
4 of My Favourite Youtube Clips
- Piece of Music... I think some people are so incredibly clever... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9QQQ0CU3CE
- Dance... One of those things that just makes you smile... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4Fv98jttYA&list=FL1hPizWS_x-4a72Jd1EGDLw&index=6 (dare you not get emotional on this one!)
- Possibilities... This is one person I would like to meet during my lifetime... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU7jiTSkxKA
- Love ... It makes the world go around...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnsSUqgkDwU
This is added in 2019CE
#3 Possibility... well sometimes you get a chance to MAKE IT HAPPEN