tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676377.post2759928995289144179..comments2024-03-23T12:05:15.956-04:00Comments on Steve Hargadon: Some Things I've Learned About Building Effective Social NetworksSteve Hargadonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17776685502090744803noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676377.post-74949441008355781712009-09-03T19:37:37.252-04:002009-09-03T19:37:37.252-04:00Love the phrase "failure is free" but do...Love the phrase "failure is free" but does this suggest that success costs? I prefer "failure free" as a priority for both teachers and students in creating an environment for learning that supports risk taking and challenges the high stakes accountability of current testing regimes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676377.post-67801732008056612322009-07-06T18:27:40.902-04:002009-07-06T18:27:40.902-04:00Danna: Thanks so much for the comment. Both my w...Danna: Thanks so much for the comment. Both my wife and daughter have been involved in a local drama troupe that really works hard to teach life skills through theater. I hope I can make a connection between them and you! My daugther's website is http://www.annahargadon.com and the troupe's is http://www.takenotetroupe.org<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />SteveSteve Hargadonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776685502090744803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676377.post-637521544820307542009-07-02T23:30:45.859-04:002009-07-02T23:30:45.859-04:00Thank you for these ideas. I am a new teacher and...Thank you for these ideas. I am a new teacher and I teach drama. I often feel all alone in my attempts to get my students to learn by doing. I see the web as a great resource for that. In the theatre it is all about collaboration. If you don't collaborate you end up running a very small theatre filled with only your "fans". It's hard to convince teenagers to wait for the process to work, but when it does it is so beautiful to watch.<br /><br />Thanks again,<br />Danna DoyleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676377.post-88493638529390052902009-04-03T21:24:00.000-04:002009-04-03T21:24:00.000-04:00Kia ora Steve!It has taken me a while to get to th...<B>Kia ora Steve!</B><BR/><BR/>It has taken me a while to get to this post - but then <A HREF="http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/john-cleese-on-creativity/15564473" REL="nofollow">"I'm very old and I'm going to die soon"</A> :-) .<BR/><BR/>I have just read your <A HREF="http://www.stevehargadon.com/2008/03/web-20-is-future-of-education.html" REL="nofollow">Web2.0 Is The Future of Education</A> and concurred with all you said in that. Now this!<BR/><BR/>A splendid affirmation of what <A HREF="http://newmiddle-earth.blogspot.com/2009/04/working-with-online-learning.html" REL="nofollow">I waxed about</A>, over a year ago. Thanks for confirming my beliefs of the nature of networks.<BR/><BR/><B>Catchya later</B><BR/>from Middle-eathBlogger In Middle-earthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722634477041121797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676377.post-32694351840615617022009-03-04T00:45:00.000-05:002009-03-04T00:45:00.000-05:00@Bill F: yes, this is subtle. It's not that the ...@Bill F: yes, this is subtle. It's not that the content isn't important. What I was trying to convey is that if you have three subject/content areas you care about, but only one of them works to generate engagement and it wouldn't have been your first choice, I would still go with that one. Once the engagement is in place, then you have lots of latitude to bring folks to new discussions. Does that make sense?Steve Hargadonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776685502090744803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676377.post-28911197591326810182009-03-01T09:30:00.000-05:002009-03-01T09:30:00.000-05:00This was a great post, Steve. One question, though...This was a great post, Steve. <BR/><BR/>One question, though: You mention that content isn't as important as engagement. For me, content is what leads to engagement in digital communities. Without good content, I do the Shirky-Bail and go find somewhere else to play.<BR/><BR/>Is this a "chicken and the egg" situation where it's impossible to separate content from engagement and/or engagement from content?<BR/><BR/>BillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676377.post-41795245492121943922009-02-16T22:44:00.000-05:002009-02-16T22:44:00.000-05:00Great post Steve, I am the owner of the Ning commu...Great post Steve, I am the owner of the Ning community, <A HREF="http://college2.ning.com/" REL="nofollow">College 2.0</A>.<BR/><BR/>Steve, you are so right. You wrote "It turns out that you are especially dependent on early adopters for the success of the network--in some cases, they are more important than you as the network creator are." <BR/><BR/>There are some members in my community, whom I am very thankful, because with their discussions in the forum attract the interest of others, increasing the College 2.0 community activity. I am still dependant on them. They are really very important to the success of College 2.0. But they always appreciate tha I created the communityemapeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16736150213901187508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676377.post-75525707255875667772009-01-29T15:43:00.000-05:002009-01-29T15:43:00.000-05:00Your post will be good reference for myself and ot...Your post will be good reference for myself and others working on the project as we move forward.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676377.post-50809891233148807682009-01-28T23:33:00.000-05:002009-01-28T23:33:00.000-05:00Steve, This is a fantastic summary of the session ...Steve, This is a fantastic summary of the session and a great opportunity to read the ideas shared by the few that spoke to the many. My favorite: "failure is free". I need to help my students recognize that it is ok to fail at something you have given you all too. The important part of that is try. Thank you for being an inspiration to me. I am engaged in the social environment that you helped create and I go there often to be inspired by its participants. Keep writing and creating and socializing. ChristineChristine DiPaulohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12366339197366291791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676377.post-62294773366589203852009-01-28T18:18:00.000-05:002009-01-28T18:18:00.000-05:00This is a beautiful line, "We manage the process i...This is a beautiful line, "We manage the process instead of trying to manage the outcome (another theme I love)."<BR/><BR/>It is not just true of the web, but of all teaching/learning events. And all those who participate. <BR/><BR/>It clearly defines the role of the educator/student.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for reminding me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676377.post-28984488492104524252009-01-28T14:26:00.000-05:002009-01-28T14:26:00.000-05:00Thanks for the post. For a while, I've been think...Thanks for the post. For a while, I've been thinking about the shape a future staff PD and support portal I'd like to create at my school should take. Your post will be good reference for myself and others working on the project as we move forward.<BR/><BR/>In particular, I want to keep your points about engagement and early adopters in mind.Bill Campbell (bjc)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02917574135021574774noreply@blogger.com