Week 2 Wimba

Another week and another missed Wimba. I really hate that I have meeting after work on Tuesdays. After reviewing the archive, it became apparent just how confusing copyright law is, especially when seeing the answers to some of the quiz questions. I went back and reviewed my notes after viewing. I really appreciated the question and your response on photography and copyright as well. I do agree with your statement that modification of my photographs is breaking copyright. Your chart was an excellent review of creative commons.  While some parts of copyright law are still a little fuzzy, I think I have a good handle on it. 

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Week 2 - Response to Jennifer Geiger

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Dear Daughter in law to Mrs. Sunshine and Roses,

Your post is hilarious. I appreciate your candidness. I think your perspective is an interesting. I too am a skeptic of much of this kind of writing, but I read it anyway. The reason being is because it does give me insight in looking at things in different way. I don't necessarily believe what is being said, but I do take away a different perspective, which I think in and of itself is valuable. I am glad you did take a practical thing from the reading..that being not assuming the worst. I find myself automatically doing the same thing you mentioned sometimes. Your P.S. was indeed timely and something I mentioned in my post as well. I'm happy to see you thinking as many of our classmates do about what is really going on in education today. Thanks for your post. 

Week 2 - Response to Elaine Scott

Elaine your post was thoughtful and reflective. It is clear to me that you care greatly for the young adults you work with. I am super impressed you read the entire book already. I really enjoyed it myself. Your post inspired me and touched me as well. I too feel in similar ways in terms of "holding my passions for life in a box". I am so glad you are moving into a new phase in your life and letting things happen for you. It is apparent through your hard work throughout this entire program that you hold yourself to high expectations and are serious about pursuing your dreams. You are a positive influence on us all. Thank you for sharing such a personal side of yourself. We may not get to "see" each other in class, but your "true self" definitely shines through in your writing and work and for that I am greatly appreciative. 

Week 2 Reading - Reflection on the Art of Possibility

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The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander was quite an interesting read. I have read many of these kinds of books before and this one struck me as taking a slightly different approach. The authors work their way through different scenarios, approaching them from different angles, exploring the idea of pushing limits and thinking “outside the box”.

Reading this book allowed me to begin to think more deeply about my role as an individual and the significance my thoughts, actions, and beliefs play in the whole of the human race as a connected collective group. Many times, especially in Western culture, we tend to stress individuality, but ironically in reality, we tend to think alike, stuck in similar patterns without looking at things with fresh eyes. The authors in this book work to get the reader to understand that there may be opposition or differences of opinion in what you believe is right or the right way of doing something and that you must push on because what you think and bring to the table is important.

Several things struck me in the reading and I’d like to touch on them and the significance they had for me.