TellioJun 12, 2017
#anarchismmonday I am trying to get some folk together to try an ad hoc way of getting together.Previously, we have create a MOOC for the three years running.That MOOC was loosely organized around a series of "makes", projects or ideas around the idea of 'connected learning'.I want folks to come together under that same umbrella, but I don't want any controlling idea other than "let's get together/ talk connected learning" Do our tools (FB/twitter/g+/instagram) keep this from happening? 1/2
Show threadAlgot (Still)Jun 12, 2017

@tellio

Tools ALWAYS matter.

The form matters.

For the time being, I am enjoying this form with around 500 chars as a limit, making the posts conversational rather than pontifical.

Being able to link out to long form thinking is good, but having a conversation needs a feeling of spontaneity (so long as I can check the spelling of words like "spontaneity" which can trip me up in writing!!!)

Show threadTellioJun 12, 2017
@Algot I guess what I am thinking about is whether, as the lawyers say, the tools are dispositive, whether they are controlling. AND...whether we are conscious of their control.
BTW, I solved my problem with translation by installing the Google Translate extension. Highlight and translate. {hands dusted}
Show threadAlgot (Still)

@tellio

Glad to hear you have an 'in tab' solution for translation. I'll look at it.

Jun 12, 2017 at 11:30amWeb