A nagging question

I have been increasingly invited to take part in events, conferences and even keynotes.  So far so good – it means people deem I have something to give and share.  However, with very few exceptions, I notice a recurring pattern – the invitations are one way only – not only you are not paid for … Read more

Blogcamp SP

Off to the second day of Blogcamp SP, an informal gathering of bloggers, journalists, midia crowd and social activists which is happening again at Espaço Gafanhoto. This year, besides the usual list of suggestions posted at the entrance, networking and conversations,  a number of workshops will be offered for those willing to learn more about … Read more

A hectic haptic heretic week

The immersion process started this week at Fapcom with the 3rd Communication Symposium.  I had never heard of the place before this – a recently built Catholic college offering new media studies. They have recently partnered with PUC Collective Intelligence Lab, led by Professor Rogério da Costa. I was pleasantly surprised by the modern, very … Read more

From Meaningful Learning to a World Collaborative Net of Knowledge Builders

Last Wednesday, Dr Alberto Cañas’ presented on Cmap Tools at PUCSP (Pontifícia Universidade Católica) The event was sponsored by Microsoft, which has recently partnered with the university to develop a collaborative portal (Potencial Ilimitado) for students to develop knowledge using the Cmap Tools. Teachers will act as catalysers while Microsoft will intervene as technology experts. … Read more

Why teach social media?

Howard Rheingold tells us in this short video snippet why he decided to start teaching courses about social media, using social media. Is the message effective and is the video the best way to transmit it? update: and how he does it Re: Participatory Learning and Social MediaHow I structure my classes in person and … Read more

International Educational Perspectives

As a member of the Praxis Community, I was invited to participate in the 1st International Education and Educational Technologies Meeting, sponsored by Fundação Bradesco. The presenters, who will be also taking part of the 8th International E-learning Congress in Brazil the following days, are: Paula de Waal, from Padua, Italy; Kwanyoung Kim from South … Read more