Sign-Up

Anyone can follow a study/working group on P2PU. Participating is the next level of engagement. The sign-up is a space where interested individuals can express their interest and background in the topic and commit to working with the rest of the participants. Please answer the following set(s) of questions if you want to become a participant or organizer.

Standard Set

This set of signup questions is common to all study groups, courses, ... in P2PU. The answers to these questions will be public once you get accepted.

Answers

• 
  perchslayer   July 22, 2011, 8:43 p.m.

  Bio:

  I am an active geographer (mostly GIS-centric) and a budding web dev. guy; hence, I reached out and found this very cool site. I am into the normal stuff: family, friends, food, fishing, frolic, and so on. But in regards to here, I hope to become a better geographer, citizen, and, well, you know....dude.

  Location: Auburn, CA - USA

  Standard Set Answer:

  What made me interested in this ?

  I am a father, a husband, and a geographer and I am a life learner and it still baffles me that this is a somewhat unique outlook...though lately, not so much as I was diagnosed January 6, 2011 with Asperger's Syndrome at the U.C. Davis M.I.N.D. Institute. Anyway, I would say that generally, the topic is indeed near and dear to <em>mi corozon</em>.  

   

  What do I hope to achieve with my participation ?

  I am hoping to bridge a generation gap in my own little way (with or without the impetus of this World In Motion thing)  by securing myself as a trusted and forward thinking integral member of an orgainization with an extrordinary history; that is, the I.O.O.F. Auburn #7 -- circa 1849.

  Anyway, this is where it maybe gets more synergistic (?). I am just a wierdo from Austin, Texas looking for more meaning in my life. You are an organization with credentials, exposure, etc. It would help my case with the old folks (who do indeed want "new blood", but are also very nervous with the prospect). One of my ideas is that this group needs to get "out there" and as such, I have been toying with a web design idea, using one of my old clients tester domains to set up a WP/Goolge Apps portal. And I thought I would spring it on them......uh, at the proper moment. Granted, I'm no Chirs Coyner, but the spirit is willing, nonetheless.

   

  Am I interested in helping with the study/working group organization ?

  This question is puzzling to me as I cannot see rational way to answer the two questions above in a seriousness without being interested in helping with the study/working group organization.  That said, let me offer a favorite colloquialism of mine: "I hope to shout !"

  Let me go a step further and let you in on a little secret: I am already trying to work up a proper cover letter for the "Web Challenge Designer" position that was advertised yesterday. Needless to say, my palms are sweaty and I am not sleeping as well as usual, but all is good.

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• 
  Dr. Mark   July 18, 2011, 7:38 a.m.

  Bio:

  I wrote the ebook A teacher's guide to eLearning after thirty-two years of software engineering and college teaching because I am convinced of the teaching potential of mobile devices combined with Web 2.0 applications. It seems obvious students benefit from having learning opportunities available on demand.

  Location: South Dakota

  Standard Set Answer:

  Teaching while traveling may be the best way to demonstrate the viability of mobile devices as learning media. This project is the test of concept so I am available if I can be of service. 

• 
  Wally   July 15, 2011, 1:14 p.m.

  Bio:

  I am a lover of learning, excited by the new opportunities offered by this website, the internet, and all the amazing technologies being developed in our (golden) age.

  Location: San Diego

  Standard Set Answer:

  I'm very excited by the topic of how to better learn from our daily lives.  That being said, I really don't know where to start, but perhaps working with you all can help me there.  I think the ideas that I could learn in a class like this could be extremely valuable in my life.  It would be great to develop a list of practices that enhance daily learning.

• 
  WendyZc   July 5, 2011, 1:54 p.m.

  Bio:

  I am a life-long learner, teacher, writer, musician, bead artist and naturalist.  I love to read and write.  I enjoy sharing discoveries with others, which could be art, natural world, oddities, revolutions, and reflections.  I hope to make a difference in the world through sharing what I know and what I've learned about the nature of the world around me and the people in it.

  Location: Alexandria, VA

  Standard Set Answer:

  I love the concept of thisproject; the idea of promoting the premise of living life fully through  learning on the move and/or through everyday living.  I also support the idea of making learning, in every form, more accessible to everyone.  I hope to learn through pariticpating; expanding my horizons to see learning from a different perspective.  I am definitely interested in helping with study/working group organization

• 
  AJC   June 7, 2011, 1:17 p.m.

  Bio:

  Location:

  Standard Set Answer:

  • What made you interested in this topic?
    I am a relatively-moderately motivated self-learner. Learning through place and experience is a big part of my handmade masters' program: http://www.grungefarmer.org/handmade-masters.html
  • What do you hope to achieve by participating?
    Share my beliefs regarding learning through alternative outlets and find out how others do the same.
  • Are you interested in helping with the study group organization?
    Claire you should join the Help Desk to recieve any guidance on course design.