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Resuming My Studies with EDUI 6706

ʻAnoʻai kākou,

This past Monday, January 9th, I resumed my graduate studies. Taking it a bit more slowly this time by enrolling in a single course. Yes, it will take longer, but I think I am increasing my chances of surviving and having a somewhat reasonable schedule.

At work I started a new position three months ago, so the learning curve there is steep--but fun. I returned to my Information Technology roots, spending my days as an Internet Services Specialist. While currently my focus is administering SharePoint, the ISS team also administers: Linux Web servers, DNS servers, Microsoft Exchange Servers, ListServ, etc.

In my current CSUEB MS-OTL course, Research in Online Teaching & Learning, I am reunited with Dr. Kay Lehmann. She is such an awesome instructor. I pray daily that I stay healthy, focused, and productive throughout this coming year.

Happy 2012 to us all! Below is a picture with my nieces during the Holidays wearing our animal beanies.

--Liko

The Virtual Choir

Something awesome was shared with me in one of my master's courses. It reminded me of that special magic I used to feel when singing in a choir or chamber group. Below you will find two video. Watch the introduction then the actual performance. Tears welled as I looked upon the faces while experiencing the special magic of "The Virtual Choir!"

http://youtu.be/zyLX2cke-Lw

http://youtu.be/D7o7BrlbaDs

Collaboration: Socio and Technical Are One

THE FUTURE OF VIRTUAL TEAMWORK & COLLABORATION: Collaboration: Socio and Technical Are One

Like this from the article:

On the 'socio' side, what sort of shared values will help you create the climate for collaboration?

Professionalism over politics
Trust over suspicion
Conversations over commands
Transparency over secrets
Problem-solving over blaming
Opening over closing
Creativity over conformity
Inclusion over exclusion
We and me over me
Yes/and over yes/but

The list could go on and on. You might want to be a bit more creative:

Circles over triangles
Fire over ice
Fluids over solids

Just as long as you share the same meaning!