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  

Creativity and Multicultural Communication

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  

Creativity and Multicultural Communication

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  

Creativity and Multicultural Communication

 

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  

Creativity and Multicultural Communication

What are the main challenges of Global Communication?

What are the main challenges of Global Communication? 

Hang your own note on our Wallwisher!!

 http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/GlobalCommunication 

"Global Communication" 

Week 9

by Silvia Purpuri and Retsam Zhang, 

as part of the Massive Open Education Course 

on  

Creativity and Multicultural Communication

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!

Creativity & Multicultural Communication

CMC11  is an open online course that over 13 weeks explores the domain of Creativity and global communication in multidisciplinary venues. Participation is open to everyone and there are no fees or subscriptions required.

Register today @ http://www.cdlprojects.com/cmc11blog/ !!

Course outline:

Week 1: Orientation

Week 2: Connectivism with Stephen Downes

Week 3: PLE with George Siemens

Week 4: Transliteracy and Metaliteracy: Emerging Literacy Frameworks for Social Media with Tom Mackey

Week 5:  Synthesizing and Refining Creativity with Alicia Arnold

Week 6: Upshifting Innovation with Russell Schoen

Week 7: Creativity and Innovation with CPS with Gregg Fraley

Week 8: Designing Online Immersive Environments for Higher Education with Glen Gatin

Week 9: Global Communication with Retsam Zhang and Silvia Purpuri

Week 10: Creative Communication with Jim Groom

Week 11: Creativity and TIM in education with Susan Keller-Mathers

Week 12: Global Project ~ HP Catalyst with Jim Vanides

Week 13:  Diversity and Inclusiveness with MHammoud

Weeks 14 and 15:  credit student presentations only

Enjoy!!