Anyone can follow a study 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.
- What made you interested in this topic?
- What do you hope to achieve by participating?
- Are you interested in helping with the study group organization?
Answers
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JeffG
March 1, 2012, 12:34 a.m.
Bio:
Location: Chicago, IL
Standard Set Answer:
I present regularly to instructors of adult learners, including community colleges, on the topic of writing for work in the 21st Century. My presentation focuses on application-based writing, with a particular focus on writing as a soft skill in workplace settings. What is interesting about the presentation--which focuses on the fact that writing instruction for adult learners should focus on the ways in which they will write for work and life--is that it is an uphill battle to get teachers to accept the idea that teaching adult learners to write an effective email to a coworker is more important to their career and life success than writing a five-paragraph essay.
I hope to learn how writing instruction in the 21st Century is adapting with the tools learners now have available to them and the various goals of writing, be it socially, educationally, personal interest, or career-oriented. I'm also simply interested in seeing how working in an online, collaborative group setting works, as I have never taken a course here on P2PU.
Given a very hectic work schedule over the next couple months, plus the fact that this is my first experience on P2PU, I don't believe that I'm currently a good fit in helping with study group organization. If and when I join future courses, I will likely be interested in doing so.
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Vanessa Gennarelli
Feb. 29, 2012, 9:45 p.m.
Bio:
Hi, I'm Vanessa. I like learning and I like the web.
I'm the Learning Lead at P2PU. I'm the person to talk to about badges, research projects, and learning design on the site.
Also I like stripes. A lot.
Location: Berlin, Germany
Standard Set Answer:
I think Bud and Karen are rockstars and I want to learn as I can from them!
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Rod
Feb. 29, 2012, 7:36 p.m.
Bio:
I'm a Technology Integration Specialist for two elementary campuses. I attended my first writer's project back in the early 90's. It transformed my instruction. I'm really excited about how learning is transforming with our new tools.
Location: Nassay Bay, Texas
Standard Set Answer:
I have been interested in writing as an evolution of my lifelong learning.
I want to continue to explore how our tools help us to learn.
Sure
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Ben
Feb. 29, 2012, 5:50 p.m.
Bio:
I'm associate professor of communication at Langston University in Oklahoma. I'm a NWP teacher consultant since 1997. Still learning to conduct inquiry in my classroom.
Location: oklahoma
Standard Set Answer:
I've been collecting data since the start of this semester and I'm excited for the chance to share it with other teachers. I expect the exchange to enhance my work in the class room and help me discover variations to the things I'm already doing. Hate to say it, but I have no interest (at this time) in study group organization.
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fmindlin
Feb. 29, 2012, 11:30 a.m.
Bio:
Fred is passionate about digital storytelling. He taught in public schools for 17 years in Watsonville CA & now consults with schools & non-profit organizations on authentic writing. He is also a web designer, social justice advocate, and arts education activist. As Associate Director for Technology Integration with the Central California Writing Project (CCWP), http://ccwritingproject.org/ he also serves as CCWP's Tech Liaison to the National Writing Project.
Location: Watsonville, CA
Standard Set Answer:
I teach and present about digital writing, and am writing a book on the topic.
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bonnie k
Feb. 29, 2012, 8:10 a.m.
Bio:
Co-Director Hudson Valley Writing Project
Location: Nyack, NY
Standard Set Answer:
I am very interested in online learning groups and this course will inform my PD work at the school districts I work in.
I'm game. Kevin Hodgson loved the first one.
Bonnie
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_briank_
Feb. 27, 2012, 5:16 a.m.
Bio:
8th grade language arts teacher (writer's workshop/creative writing). NWP Fellow through Pennsylvania Writing & Literature Project.
Location: _31Shout!_
Standard Set Answer:
I saw a tweet by Troy Hicks, read the blog post that mentioned this initiative and came over to participate. I have been trying to use digital writing this year and have only in"visits" --I do not believe that I have made digital writing an important part of the course yet. We do use Google Docs and have a class wiki--I just want to be better at it.
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Debora
Feb. 26, 2012, 2:36 a.m.
Bio:
Professor of English at Folsom Lake College and member of the Area 3 Writing Project.
Location: California
Standard Set Answer:
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I have been fascinated by technology and its impact on writing.
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I hope to learn more about digital writing, especially with the NWP focus.
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Yes, I am interested in helping.
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KevinHodgson
Feb. 24, 2012, 5:44 a.m.
Bio:
I teach sixth grade and I am part of the Western Massachusetts Writing Project
Location: Leeds, Massachusetts
Standard Set Answer:
I have long been interested in the ways that digital tools is "changing" the way we write, or at least, re-shaping the ways we conceive composition. Video, audio, links and other attributes of the digital canvas, plus the wide array of literacies in young people's lives outside of school, are shuffling our expectations of what it means to write.
I hope to engage in some interesting discussions about what it means to be a writer in the age of technology, and how other educators are not only seeing the change, but adapting to it, particularly in this age of standardized assessments.
Kevin
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Anonym
Feb. 21, 2012, 1:19 a.m.
Bio:
hey, i am the student of literature
Location: Nepal
Standard Set Answer:
I want to learn the art of writing in the digital sector. I want to improve my writing for which i have joined this subject. Ofcourse i am interested with you
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Richard_M
Feb. 21, 2012, 12:45 a.m.
Bio:
Five years of experience in digital media content (3 years Journalism, 2 years PR). Looking to learn and further my skills here at P2PU
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Standard Set Answer:
As a writer I want to explore new areas with others. I'm also looking to expanding my coding skill set.
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Avil Beckford
Feb. 10, 2012, 8:13 a.m.
Bio:
I am a writer, researcher and published author and I mentor others through my educational blog The Invisible Mentor.
Location: Toronto
Standard Set Answer:
Things are changing rapidly, how do we keep up with the new rules, and writing is no different. How do we write in the digital age? As a blogger I hope I have some ideas to share and I am happy to help in any way that I can.
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Troy Hicks
Feb. 2, 2012, 11:35 a.m.
Bio:
Dr. Troy Hicks is an associate professor of English at Central Michigan University and focuses his work on the teaching of writing, literacy and technology, and teacher education and professional development. A former middle school teacher, he collaborates with K–12 colleagues and explores how they implement newer literacies in their classrooms. Hicks is director of CMU’s Chippewa River Writing Project, a site of the National Writing Project, and he frequently conducts professional development workshops related to writing and technology. Also, Hicks is author of the The Digital Writing Workshop (Heinemann, 2009) and a co-author of Because Digital Writing Matters (Jossey-Bass, 2010). In March 2011, Hicks was honored with CMU's Provost's Award for junior faculty who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in research and creative activity. Most importantly, he is the father of six digital natives and is always learning something new about writing and technology from them.
Location: Michigan
Standard Set Answer:
As a director of an NWP site and as a teacher/researcher who studies digital writing, the opportunity to faciliate and participate in this study group aligns with my interests in many ways.
