Feedback+Rants+&+Raves


 * media type="custom" key="252895" || What a day ... sometimes it did feel like we were trying to move stone and at others ... things just flowed and I was reminded of just what the exciting potential there is for openness, interactivity, co-creation of content, co-responsibility for facilitating engaging learning experiences and thoughtfulnes being put into ensuring accessibility for all young learners, including those in the most remote areas of Australia.

We'd love to hear your thoughts ... How was the day for you? What worked well? What needs improving? Favourite parts of the day? Or any other comment you'd like to add ... Have a go! Bill Wade ||

Hi Bill,

As you know I had one hell of a time trying to get into MobilizeThis 2007. In some ways I feel dissapointed however in others I feel relieved that we have a visual and operational web account of just how hard it is fopr some to engage in simultaneous supervised access to online events such as this. Your planning and so on has been impeccable. I do hope you are not feeling disenchated with the process. Fine tuning is just in getting the debate heard louder. My favourite part of the day was in receiving telephone calls from everyone saying how well they thought the event went. Imagine if each and everything had actually rocked on ! Next time.....**MobilizeThis 2008.

Yeah, thanks for that ... we had planned for quite a bit and delivered about 75% of it. Really felt bad forthose who struggled to try and get through firewalls / tech failures. Please post links to any presentations we missed - see left anvbar. BW

Hi all I had immense difficulty getting anything to work - logging in virtually. In the end I had to give up because I ran short of time. The programme looked great and I am disappointed, as well as quite frustrated. Better luck next time :-)**

//This is all foundational work and as such invaluable for the development of individuals and organisations beginning the adventure of learning online. I was present in the Connect room for a while.then presented in the Elluminate session room and joined the group through Second Life in the afternoon. Techies in Darwin responded quickly to requests from the Elluminate room and organised visual contact for early sessions which were only being shown on the screen in Darwin (and Connect screen)..that was important! Be good to have someone responsible for coordinating each platform to make sure visuals are addressed..just listening when you know there's a visual component isn't enough! Presenters in online rooms need full access to features in the room..that's part of making the session dynamic. Loved the lunchtime concert..enjoyed that at last year's event as well...brings you into the space. The afternoon session in Second Life had a real sense of presence and connection with others at the event. It was great to see the people in the various venues part way through the morning..this builds the event community. This was established with the articles you referred us to in the wiki which were great. It wasn't clear where to respond..there's a timidness about expressing points of view which still really dogs education professionals but these engaging and innovative events further the cause. Tech hitches must've been frustrating to work with, especially missing the input of younger particpants, but there was plenty to keep people fed and hunting for more! Georgina/Geon//


 * Thanks for the great feedback. Wish in retrospect that we had been clearer about the quicktime streaming feed of our auditorium screen and audio ... seems a number of people missed that suggestion, but those who did get it found the visuals very supportive as you mentioned. BW**



Thanks for the opportunity to partake in the forum.**
 * I thought the Mobilize this forum was interesting. I especially liked the venue and the idea of multiple things running at once so you could pick which item interested you. I think more people would have benefited from attending, however, next year……and then the technical issues will be ironed out!!

I wished I could of stayed the whole day, however I really enjoyed the face to face session on podcasting and enhanced podcasting. These are mediums I will be planning to make use of next year without doubt. It was also great to be able to watch the streaming footage from Mal Nairn whilst sitting at my desk working, it took the sting out of not being able to be present all day. Would have loved to see the second life presentation as it has attracted a lot of media (good and bad) lately, like "first life" one wonders whether the distractions of all day shopping, nighclubs and other "clubs" may provide too much diversion to those there seeking ëducation". I'm still to be convinced... but open to change on this. Looking forward to next time, hopefully with fewer technical glitches. Well done all who organised this event. Stuart Anderson

I enjoyed the afternoon, it was very interesting!! - the morning was quite frustrating. I particularly enjoyed learning of the collaboration network in Central Australia for educators and trainers - any chance of establishing one for the Top End? I also enjoyed the facilitation session where we interacted and learned about the different environments in which various teachers and educators were working. Next time I would like to have a chance to also learn/practice some new programs or techniques. The venue and refreshments were very good.