http://facultyacademy.org/blog/2006/05/16/regarding-dave-mac-ewans-presentation-on-using-skypewikis-to-coordinate-a-research-project/ Blogging the Conference Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:13:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.1 http://facultyacademy.org/blog/2006/05/16/regarding-dave-mac-ewans-presentation-on-using-skypewikis-to-coordinate-a-research-project/#comment-21 Wed, 17 May 2006 11:11:31 +0000 http://facultyacademy.org/blog/2006/05/16/regarding-dave-mac-ewans-presentation-on-using-skypewikis-to-coordinate-a-research-project/#comment-21 In fact, the students did use Skype, they just didn't like to. Steve's point is well taken, using the IM function or even cell phones probably would be better, though I think I'll give Skype one more try. I'm not sure Joe, that there was too much apprehension on the part of the students (they're a pretty savvy group) but just what they get used to using and its hard to break old habits. In general though, you're right as I've found out trying to apply the concurrent use of a wiki for use by my department members. I thought it would be nice to do things like form and perfect motions before they are actually brought to the meeting - some use it some hate it. In fact, the students did use Skype, they just didn’t like to. Steve’s point is well taken, using the IM function or even cell phones probably would be better, though I think I’ll give Skype one more try. I’m not sure Joe, that there was too much apprehension on the part of the students (they’re a pretty savvy group) but just what they get used to using and its hard to break old habits. In general though, you’re right as I’ve found out trying to apply the concurrent use of a wiki for use by my department members. I thought it would be nice to do things like form and perfect motions before they are actually brought to the meeting - some use it some hate it.

]]> http://facultyacademy.org/blog/2006/05/16/regarding-dave-mac-ewans-presentation-on-using-skypewikis-to-coordinate-a-research-project/#comment-15 Tue, 16 May 2006 19:13:08 +0000 http://facultyacademy.org/blog/2006/05/16/regarding-dave-mac-ewans-presentation-on-using-skypewikis-to-coordinate-a-research-project/#comment-15 I think it's just an inherent fear of the unknown. Another example would be the switch from land-line phones to primarily cell-phones -- same goal, different application. There's always a degree of apprehension involved with anything new, especially when it comes to technology. I think it’s just an inherent fear of the unknown. Another example would be the switch from land-line phones to primarily cell-phones — same goal, different application. There’s always a degree of apprehension involved with anything new, especially when it comes to technology.

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