Author Archives: Brian

About Brian

I am a Strategist and Discoordinator with UBC's Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology. My main blogging space is Abject Learning, and I sporadically update a short bio with publications and presentations over there as well...

TechnoDelillo

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Brian

cc licensed flickr photo shared by lindsayloveshermac The question is whether the enormous force of technology, and its insistence on speeding up time and compacting space, will reduce the human need for narrative—narrative in the traditional sense. Novels will become … Continue reading →

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Get excited and make things

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Brian

cc licensed flickr photo shared by moleitau Not exactly a profound thought, but at its core what excites me most about the digital domain is that it helps ordinary people make media and share it, rather than simply consume what … Continue reading →

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Don’t mind the mess…

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Brian

…we’re just doing a little work gearing up for this year’s iteration of ETEC 540. This is how much fun I’m having at the keyboard:

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