[Staff] February Staff Reflection
Howdy readers! The On-line Leadership Program “staff reflections” blog entries are digital therapy for the virtual soul, and every month the intelligent bunch of O.L.P. staffers collectively process their thoughts, perspectives and ambitions about their various O.L.P. projects on this luminous blog. The “staff reflections” section provides committed bloggers, Internet wonderers, youths and digital media folks a pipeline into the beautiful minds of each staff member.
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Amira reflects on the changing landscape of both traditional education and civic engagement.
You Tube is their Soapbox
Barry reflects on his recent trip to the International Criminal Court and what he learned about their response to learning about Second Life.
GK in Netherlands to Pursue International Justice Through Second Life
James writes a didactic essay about how the world doesn't need anymore didactic essays.
Words and Actions
Kathy talks about how OLP helps to empower youth by providing them with a digital venue where they can create worlds and express their concerns.
Media That Matters and OLP
Leslie Ann write about breaking down her mental digital divide.
Breaking down the digital divide in my head
Rafi reflects on how the worlds of educational technology and online communities force educators to rethink the educational process.
Educator as designer?
Radhika talks about her experience at the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable.
My first experience speaking on a panel and some general observations
Rik muses about his first round of trips to engage new partners with OLP's work and the many challenges of working in close collaboration with other organizations.
If it's Thursday, this must be Chicago
Shawna looks at the "sociology of avatars", reflecting on the advantages and disadvantages of avatar interaction.
Avatar Sociology
Tabitha writes about getting to know her students.
Getting to really know my students...
