Monthly Archives: October 2017

Adventures in translation

Posted on October 29, 2017 by phb256

This morning I found this movie poster in my Tumblr feed. I wouldn’t exactly call it minimalism, but it is a close relative. I like the simplicity, the directness, the symmetry and the subtle use of texture in the cap. … Continue reading →

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“They were watching, out there past men’s knowing…”

Posted on October 23, 2017 by phb256

They were watching, out there past men’s knowing, where stars are drowning and whales ferry their vast souls through the black and seamless sea. ― Cormac McCarthy, Blood Meridian, or the Evening Redness in the West I was testing out … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on copyright

Posted on October 9, 2017 by phb256

So here’s a video in which I prattle on about copyright and fair use. I thought about opening with a mashup of No Expectations chords and Houses of the Holy lyrics, but I realized that a) I can’t sing and … Continue reading →

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Reflections

Posted on October 4, 2017 by phb256

I’ve been pretty consistently blown away by the reflections on the readings in this season of ds106. This week brings us design thoughts, something that’s usually a bit of a struggle. Too often people confuse decoration or templates with design, … Continue reading →

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Negatives of open

Posted on October 4, 2017 by phb256

What are the negatives of openness in education? Is it all good? #openedmooc — George Siemens (@gsiemens) October 4, 2017 Vulnerability. Making mistakes in public. Asking “dumb” questions. Asking provocative questions. In ds106, there is nothing that I can do … Continue reading →

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