Category Archives: Edupunk

Acting upon the theory

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Ken Carroll

Some Friday afternoon thoughts … Although there is some original thinking in the edublogs – George Siemens, Stephen Downes – the vast majority of edublogging is derivative. That is to be expected, I guess. It helps to flesh out and … Continue reading →

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Is teaching a subversive activity?

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Ken Carroll

Some teachers see their work as a subversive act. To them, perhaps, western democracy is lacking, and requires their intervention. There is also an assumption that the teacher possesses the truth – that he knows with some degree of certainty what needs to be changed … Continue reading →

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Edupunks need to grow up

Posted on June 1, 2008 by Ken Carroll

  Am I the only one to find this Edupunk meme ridiculous? The adolescent ethos, music, etc, are matched only by the adolescent narcissism,  anger, wilful non-conformity,  sanctimony, and tirades against authority. Fine, except this is all coming from teachers!   No seven ages of man here. These … Continue reading →

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