Category: #learning

Editing Wikipedia

It’s one thing to consider the implications of a wikipedia page you’ve just edited. But we are all blindly biased – and this is why a diverse community of editors is essential… Created live at the Wikimedia UK Summit, hosted by DMLL, Coventry University, UK.
I don’t know who…

…wrote my wikimedia biography. That’s rather the point – it wasn’t one person, but a network of knowledge activists. Created live at the Wikimedia UK Summit, hosted by DMLL, Coventry University, UK.
Universities are not the same.

I wonder how a wikimedian-in-residence would affect a Universities thinking towards knowledge activism? Created live at the Wikimedia UK Summit, hosted by DMLL, Coventry University, UK.
To be a Knowledge Activist…

…and to have solidarity with a community. Created live at the Wikimedia UK Summit, hosted by DMLL, Coventry University, UK.
Remove Barriers to Knowledge

I enjoyed listening to @LornaMCampbell talking about Openness. I’m always surprised by how blind I am to those barriers, and have a lot to learn from the perspectives of other people. Created live at the Wikimedia UK Summit, hosted by DMLL, Coventry University, UK.
Digital Literacy by Stealth…

Editing, evaluating sources, research, copyright & plagiarism, media, cyber-safety, feedback & peer review, collaboration… Created live at the Wikimedia UK Summit, hosted by DMLL, Coventry University, UK.
Edit-a-thon

I’ve been inspired by the motivations of Wikimedia editors. What could be your motivation? Created live at the Wikimedia UK Summit, hosted by DMLL, Coventry University, UK.
Wikipedia – A knowledge odyssey

Wikipedia has come a long way since it’s humble beginnings in 2001. It’s now a universal knowledge resource. Created live at the Wikimedia UK Summit, hosted by DMLL, Coventry University, UK.
Machines

If you’re anywhere near the land of EdTech, then it’s worth reading this piece on Edtech Agitprop by Audrey Watters from top to bottom. It’s straight up. And I like straight up…
Reflective vs Reflexive Practice

I’ve been creating visual landscapes with people from the Chartered Institute of Professional Development recently, and in one of the conversations with Andy Lancaster, this interesting contrast arose… Reflective practice: where the learner reflects on what they have learnt and what it means to them; Reflexive practice: where the learner considers implications from what they…
Whose Knowledge?

The lovely thing about Mozfest, is that you can rock up to a session, already in mid-flow, and learn new things from wonderful people. In fact, I think it’s the only way to do Mozfest; the best sessions are those you chance upon, that expose you to new worlds, and new people. Here’s a visual…
Openwashing

Inspired by For-profit, faux-pen, and critical conversations about the future of learning materials – a blog post by Rajiv Jhangiani.