Monday, April 15, 2013

HApPiLy BaCk OnLiNe !

Due to personal issues, I haven't been posting much recently. I am really sorry for what I've missed in the last year and for not having been able to get in touch with some of you.

Apart from taking care of my family, I have written a book. You can find it here: "Dolce Amore"

 The book has to do with my recent absence from the web and explains what has happend to us in the last year and a half. 

The book and the website are in Italian, but I am planning an English version very soon. In the meantime, I am sure you can get the gist of the website by pasting it into an online translator. Should you have any questions, I am now here to answer.

Happy to be back,

Silvia

Thursday, November 10, 2011

How do we bridge the gap?


Can online exchange really bridge the gap? Can using a single common language really help us become quality global communicators?

The question remains open.
What do you think?



"Global Communication"

Week 9
by Silvia Purpuri and Retsam Zhang, 
as part of the Massive Open Education Course 
on  

The Sound of Silence

Close your eyes and listen to the song:


Now think of the following lines:

"... and in the naked light I saw

Ten thousand people, maybe more

People talking without speaking

People hearing without listening ..."
 
 
If you had to find a sentence or a word to describe how these 4 lines make you feel, what woudl that be? Why? Feel free to share your emotions here!
"Global Communication"
Week 9
by Silvia Purpuri and Retsam Zhang, 
as part of the Massive Open Education Course 
on  


Monday, October 10, 2011

Quality of Life - Quality of Communication


"The quality of your life is the quality of your communication" 
- Anthony Robbins - 


Will you type with me?

You are welcome to add your comments here: 
http://willyou.typewith.me/p/Global%20Communication
 
"Global Communication"
Week 9
by Silvia Purpuri and Retsam Zhang, 
as part of the Massive Open Education Course 
on  
 

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Language Barrier and the Digital Divide

If language barrier and the digital divide seem to be the major challenges to global communication, how do we bridge the gap?

Record your own voxpoop message 
@

http://www.voxopop.com/topic/c284f983-6bbd-4ff2-a44d-a7b875e18d45

"Global Communication"
Week 9
by Silvia Purpuri and Retsam Zhang, 
as part of the Massive Open Education Course 
on  

Monday, September 12, 2011

What are the main challenges of Global Communication?

What are the main challenges of Global Communication? 

Hang your own note on our Wallwisher!!



"Global Communication" 
Week 9
by Silvia Purpuri and Retsam Zhang, 
as part of the Massive Open Education Course 
on  

Sunday, September 11, 2011

On Global Communication - a starter for brainstorming!

As part of the Massive Open Education Course (MOOC)
 on


during WEEK 9, Retsam Zhang and I will be exploring Global Communication!

Here's a starter for brainstorming: 

Are we communicating globally or are we just imaginary cosmopolitans?

You are welcome to join the discussion by posting your comments below and share your ideas!