One of my former students is now blogging as part of Alec Couros’ ECMP 355 class at the University of Regina. Earlier today she wrote a post about the importance of doing something – donating, spreading the word, whatever – to help out the people in Haiti. More than just writing, she included a powerful video to point out the level of devastation there. (I won’t include the video here but I’ll encourage you to visit her blog). I shared some information in the comments there that I’d like to repeat here in case anyone reading this (all 5 of you) have been wanting to do something. Wondering how to donate? The CBC has compiled a list of registered aid organizations at http://www.cbc.ca/haitirelief/. If you are Canadian, our federal government has pledged to match donations made by Canadians through registered … Continue reading »

(cross posted with EdTech Posse site) We’re back with our first podcast of 2010 - EdTech Posse Podcast 6.1 – No tech after 5 p.m. Mike Wesch presented at the University of Saskatchewan and University of Regina earlier this week. We discussed his presentations and reflected on some of the changes that might result from educators becoming aware of his work/message. Some notes: Rick’s conversation/video podcast with Mike Wesch Mike Wesch’s presentation at the University of Regina: The (Digital) Writing on the Walls (and why the walls don’t matter anymore (Ustream recording) Digital Ethnography research group site Mike Wesch on twitter 2010 Haiti Earthquake (If you are in Canada and interested in donating, the CBC has compiled a list of organizations that are providing relief. The federal government will match donations made by individuals between now and Feb. 12, 2010) The Sleep Cycle … Continue reading »