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Author Archives: Brian
Soon to be as well-regarded as Australia…
More Canada, originally uploaded by elmada. So, obviously I am somewhat relieved to see that Canada’s unfashionable and stodgy regulatory culture has meant a relatively healthy banking sector, at least for now… Though our heavy dependence on exports to the … Continue reading
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Yes, you too can kick ass like D’Arcy Norman…
Maybe you, like me, have been inspired by D’Arcy Norman to try to take a picture a day. And maybe you, like me, have been inspired by D’Arcy to ride your bike more often. And maybe you, like me, have … Continue reading
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Values are (im)mutable
So today OLT had its monthly departmental meeting, and as part of it engaged in a World Cafe dialogue on what our “values” as a unit might be… I’ll be honest, the sounds of something like this usually brings out … Continue reading
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Making ‘The Shining’
I more or less stumbled onto this fascinating short film directed by Stanley Kubrick’s daughter Vivian. It’s not a terribly original sentiment to consider Kubrick as a favorite filmmaker, but he is a figure I hold in almost singular esteem. … Continue reading
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Forum-like display of blog comments 61, revisited
Umeda sky building escalator, originally uploaded by quaisi. I posted some months back on OLT’s efforts to develop a forum-type view of comment activity across a blog, an attempt to address complaints from some students that tracking discussion across many … Continue reading
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Who needs P2P filesharing?
I’ve marveled over the past year at a mutation from the traditional MP3 Blog format that I’ve posted on previously… the emerging genre of usually-anonymous blogs that post entire albums, usually via file hosting services such as RapidShare. Typically, these … Continue reading
It’s no accident
Open Closed, originally uploaded by visual think map. When talking and planning strategies to promote open education, I keep wishing people would read and understand the significance of posts like this one by Cole (who is riffing off one of … Continue reading
We be moved
A quick note to inaugurate my new digs… Many thanks to Novak, Michael, Scott and everyone on the OLT team who has facilitated a seemingly pain-free migration. Old links should be redirected appropriately, and I am impressed and grateful for … Continue reading
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Wayne Mackintosh talks WikiEducator; two fantastic MediaWiki extensions
Photo by Leigh Blackall It was a real thrill to have Wayne Mackintosh out to UBC to talk with characteristic passion about WikiEducator. There is so much to admire about this project: its deep commitment to openness, a technology platform … Continue reading
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I refuse to join the revolt in Neil Young Nation
It’s a striking headline: Neil Young fans upset that he is releasing a new album: Neil Young has announced the release of a new album, and no one could be more distressed than his fans. For months now, Young obsessives … Continue reading
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