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Cheryl Reynolds (verylikecheryl) 10/12/2007 4:02 AM	In true Gilly Salmon five stage model style, I'm paying attention to online socialisation (good, eh?) and posting this welcome message. If you want to be part of this test group, please post a reply, to say 'Hi' and a little bit about yourself. I'm course leader for an e-learning Foundation Degree at the University of Huddersfield - research interests- Web 2.0. Current research project on Second Life and I love marmite on toast. (this post has been edited) In true Gilly Salmon five stage model style, I'm paying attention to online socialisation (good, eh?) and posting this welcome message. If you want to be part of this test group, please post a reply, to say 'Hi' and a little bit about yourself. I'm course leader for an e-learning Foundation Degree at the University of Huddersfield - research interests- Web 2.0. Current research project on Second Life and I love marmite on toast.
Helen Walmsley (HelenWalmsley) 10/12/2007 4:37 AM	Cheryl Reynolds (verylikecheryl) posted on 10/12/2007 4:02 AM In true Gilly Salmon five stage model style, I'm paying attention to online socialisation (good, eh?) and posting this welcome message. If you want to be part of this test group, please post a reply, to say 'Hi' and a little bit about yourself. I'm course leader for an e-learning Foundation Degree at the University of Huddersfield - research interests- Web 2.0. Current research project on Second Life and I love marmite on toast.Hi Cheryl, thanks for setting up this ecto trial! I'm based at Staffordshire University doing a project to create Best Practice Models for E-learning, and am interested in online communities of practice, Web 2.0, quantum physics and ceroc. And i don't like marmite! Hi Cheryl, thanks for setting up this ecto trial! I'm based at Staffordshire University doing a project to create Best Practice Models for E-learning, and am interested in online communities of practice, Web 2.0, quantum physics and ceroc. And i don't like marmite!
louiseadele 10/12/2007 5:06 AM	Cheryl Reynolds (verylikecheryl) posted on 10/12/2007 4:02 AM In true Gilly Salmon five stage model style, I'm paying attention to online socialisation (good, eh?) and posting this welcome message. If you want to be part of this test group, please post a reply, to say 'Hi' and a little bit about yourself. I'm course leader for an e-learning Foundation Degree at the University of Huddersfield - research interests- Web 2.0. Current research project on Second Life and I love marmite on toast.Hi Cheryl, As you know I am studying for my MSc in Multimedia and eLearning at the University of Huddersfield. My day job is as elearning Curriculum Manager for Park Lane College Leeds where I have responsibility for strategising about the use of technology in teaching and learning and training / supporting tutors throughout implementation and use. It is good that I am able to access this site because so many 'social networking' opportunities are lost because of network blocks here! Hi Cheryl, As you know I am studying for my MSc in Multimedia and eLearning at the University of Huddersfield. My day job is as elearning Curriculum Manager for Park Lane College Leeds where I have responsibility for strategising about the use of technology in teaching and learning and training / supporting tutors throughout implementation and use. It is good that I am able to access this site because so many 'social networking' opportunities are lost because of network blocks here!
elisab 10/12/2007 5:07 AM	Cheryl Reynolds (verylikecheryl) posted on 10/12/2007 4:02 AM In true Gilly Salmon five stage model style, I'm paying attention to online socialisation (good, eh?) and posting this welcome message. If you want to be part of this test group, please post a reply, to say 'Hi' and a little bit about yourself. I'm course leader for an e-learning Foundation Degree at the University of Huddersfield - research interests- Web 2.0. Current research project on Second Life and I love marmite on toast.Hello- Elisabetta here-advanced practiticioner and Esol at Kensington and Chelsea college. One of my role is to support staff in their use of e-learning. Hello- Elisabetta here-advanced practiticioner and Esol at Kensington and Chelsea college. One of my role is to support staff in their use of e-learning.
Dave Foord (DaveFoord) 10/12/2007 5:56 AM	My name is Dave Foord, I have worked in the past at Loughborough College (sport science lecturer, ILT co-ordinator amongst others) and the University of Derby (e-learning staff development co-ordinator). I have recently set up my own company (www.a6training.co.uk) and although early days things are going well and I am just starting to get busy - so my contributions here may be sporadic. I was lucky enough to be one of the early contributors to Moodle, so am interested in this, as if it works could become as big as Moodle.... My name is Dave Foord, I have worked in the past at Loughborough College (sport science lecturer, ILT co-ordinator amongst others) and the University of Derby (e-learning staff development co-ordinator). I have recently set up my own company (www.a6training.co.uk) and although early days things are going well and I am just starting to get busy - so my contributions here may be sporadic. I was lucky enough to be one of the early contributors to Moodle, so am interested in this, as if it works could become as big as Moodle....
John Hill (johnnyhill) 10/12/2007 5:56 AM	Cheryl Reynolds (verylikecheryl) posted on 10/12/2007 4:02 AM In true Gilly Salmon five stage model style, I'm paying attention to online socialisation (good, eh?) and posting this welcome message. If you want to be part of this test group, please post a reply, to say 'Hi' and a little bit about yourself. I'm course leader for an e-learning Foundation Degree at the University of Huddersfield - research interests- Web 2.0. Current research project on Second Life and I love marmite on toast.Hello - just a quick message to introduce myself. I'm John Hill (Senior Learning Technologist) from University of Gloucestershire. My role is to support the VLEs at the the uni, currently WebCT 4 but trialling Moodle and Blackboard. I also deal with a range of technology issues including the potential of Web 2.0 Hello - just a quick message to introduce myself. I'm John Hill (Senior Learning Technologist) from University of Gloucestershire. My role is to support the VLEs at the the uni, currently WebCT 4 but trialling Moodle and Blackboard. I also deal with a range of technology issues including the potential of Web 2.0
Alison Muirhead (AlisonM) 10/12/2007 6:11 AM	John Hill (johnnyhill) posted on 10/12/2007 5:56 AM Hello - just a quick message to introduce myself. I'm John Hill (Senior Learning Technologist) from University of Gloucestershire. My role is to support the VLEs at the the uni, currently WebCT 4 but trialling Moodle and Blackboard. I also deal with a range of technology issues including the potential of Web 2.0Hi All, My name is Alison Muirhead and I co-direct a research consultancy, Inspire Research Ltd (www.inspire-research.co.uk). We provide research, evaluation and consultancy services to the public and private sectors - the majority of our work relates to learning and particularly e-learning. I'm always interested to find out what new technologies are getting used for learning, and so am excited to see what Ecto has to offer! Hi All, My name is Alison Muirhead and I co-direct a research consultancy, Inspire Research Ltd (www.inspire-research.co.uk). We provide research, evaluation and consultancy services to the public and private sectors - the majority of our work relates to learning and particularly e-learning. I'm always interested to find out what new technologies are getting used for learning, and so am excited to see what Ecto has to offer!
Claire Donlan (cdonlan) 10/12/2007 7:15 AM	Cheryl Reynolds (verylikecheryl) posted on 10/12/2007 4:02 AM In true Gilly Salmon five stage model style, I'm paying attention to online socialisation (good, eh?) and posting this welcome message. If you want to be part of this test group, please post a reply, to say 'Hi' and a little bit about yourself. I'm course leader for an e-learning Foundation Degree at the University of Huddersfield - research interests- Web 2.0. Current research project on Second Life and I love marmite on toast.Hello - my name is Claire Donlan and I'm the E-Learning Manager at Middlesbrough College. I'm interested in everything to do with E-Learning but in particular Personal Learning Spaces / Platforms etc. Hello - my name is Claire Donlan and I'm the E-Learning Manager at Middlesbrough College. I'm interested in everything to do with E-Learning but in particular Personal Learning Spaces / Platforms etc.
Peter Trethewey (Petert) 10/12/2007 11:53 AM	Hello - my name is Peter Trethewey recently retired Head of E-learning and ILT at Bromley College - now doing some work for QIA and others. I'm curious to know whether a social site like this could ever work to support FE teachers? Hello - my name is Peter Trethewey recently retired Head of E-learning and ILT at Bromley College - now doing some work for QIA and others. I'm curious to know whether a social site like this could ever work to support FE teachers?
Debra Marsh (Debra) 10/15/2007 3:36 AM	Hi - my name is Debra Marsh and I am interested in social networking. I am currently involved in a number of different projects involving social networks and am keen to find out and experience more the potential. Debra Hi - my name is Debra Marsh and I am interested in social networking. I am currently involved in a number of different projects involving social networks and am keen to find out and experience more the potential. Debra
Carol Comer (carolcomer) 10/15/2007 4:22 AM	Cheryl Reynolds (verylikecheryl) posted on 10/12/2007 4:02 AM In true Gilly Salmon five stage model style, I'm paying attention to online socialisation (good, eh?) and posting this welcome message. If you want to be part of this test group, please post a reply, to say 'Hi' and a little bit about yourself. I'm course leader for an e-learning Foundation Degree at the University of Huddersfield - research interests- Web 2.0. Current research project on Second Life and I love marmite on toast.Hi I am Carol Comer - academic development advisor for eLearning at the University of Chester, and taking part in a JISC funded project on PLE's at the moment. I also teach on 2 blended learning courses - an MA module in technology enhanced learning for staff at the University and also on a Foundation Degree in Health Informatics. Currently constantly chasing my tail trying to 'keep up' with new developments - this one looks interesting though..... Personally I prefer chocolate and wine to Marmite. Hi I am Carol Comer - academic development advisor for eLearning at the University of Chester, and taking part in a JISC funded project on PLE's at the moment. I also teach on 2 blended learning courses - an MA module in technology enhanced learning for staff at the University and also on a Foundation Degree in Health Informatics. Currently constantly chasing my tail trying to 'keep up' with new developments - this one looks interesting though..... Personally I prefer chocolate and wine to Marmite.
kevhickeyuk 10/15/2007 6:59 AM	Hi, I'm Kevin Hickey, an elearning advisor from the JISC RSC NW. Very interested in ecto, had a quick play and so far can see alot of opportunities and limitations. I also like marmite on toast. and I've got a dog (no idea what she thinks about marmite though) Hi, I'm Kevin Hickey, an elearning advisor from the JISC RSC NW. Very interested in ecto, had a quick play and so far can see alot of opportunities and limitations. I also like marmite on toast. and I've got a dog (no idea what she thinks about marmite though)
Nina Jenkins (Nina) 10/15/2007 5:35 PM	Cheryl Reynolds (verylikecheryl) posted on 10/12/2007 4:02 AM In true Gilly Salmon five stage model style, I'm paying attention to online socialisation (good, eh?) and posting this welcome message. If you want to be part of this test group, please post a reply, to say 'Hi' and a little bit about yourself. I'm course leader for an e-learning Foundation Degree at the University of Huddersfield - research interests- Web 2.0. Current research project on Second Life and I love marmite on toast.Hi, I'm Nina Jenkins - I am a Brit, but I am currently based in Canberra, Australia and working on the development of a Diploma level course on management of invasive animals (foxes, rabbits - even Kangaroos in some areas!). Our course will have students from across Australia, so e-learning is the ideal way to reach our far flung students. My interest in the best practice project and now this, is to try and get a handle on the kinds of tools that might work for us in our course delivery. Moodle is our platform at the moment - but maybe that could change?? We eat Vegimite here - I prefer it to Marmite but the jar is less attractive! Hi, I'm Nina Jenkins - I am a Brit, but I am currently based in Canberra, Australia and working on the development of a Diploma level course on management of invasive animals (foxes, rabbits - even Kangaroos in some areas!). Our course will have students from across Australia, so e-learning is the ideal way to reach our far flung students. My interest in the best practice project and now this, is to try and get a handle on the kinds of tools that might work for us in our course delivery. Moodle is our platform at the moment - but maybe that could change?? We eat Vegimite here - I prefer it to Marmite but the jar is less attractive!
dwyatt 10/16/2007 1:42 AM	I'm Diana Wyatt and I'm one of Cheryl's students on the Foundation Degree course in the Design and Development of E-learning at Huddersfield. We did a Web 2.0 module last year and as a direct result of that I have introduced wikis to our school (a comprehensive high school in Calderdale). I've also shown Ecto to our IT manager and he was quite interested. We're using Learnwise as our VLE and he was part of a working group in Calderdale to decide on a VLE that would be used in all the schools in the area. They decided on 'Frog'. He says he's now had a good look at 'Frog' and isn't impressed. I feel that sites like Ecto could change the way schools look at VLEs and could supercede them. I don't eat Marmite now. I used to take Marmite sandwiches to school in Canada and my classmates felt sorry for me - they thought we couldn't afford a proper filling for the sandwich - just this thin brown line of gunk. I'm Diana Wyatt and I'm one of Cheryl's students on the Foundation Degree course in the Design and Development of E-learning at Huddersfield. We did a Web 2.0 module last year and as a direct result of that I have introduced wikis to our school (a comprehensive high school in Calderdale). I've also shown Ecto to our IT manager and he was quite interested. We're using Learnwise as our VLE and he was part of a working group in Calderdale to decide on a VLE that would be used in all the schools in the area. They decided on 'Frog'. He says he's now had a good look at 'Frog' and isn't impressed. I feel that sites like Ecto could change the way schools look at VLEs and could supercede them. I don't eat Marmite now. I used to take Marmite sandwiches to school in Canada and my classmates felt sorry for me - they thought we couldn't afford a proper filling for the sandwich - just this thin brown line of gunk.
Richard Hancock (rhancock) 10/23/2007 1:32 AM	Hi, names Richard, I'm a lecturer for Professional Computing at Stoke on Trent College and an associate lecturer for Staffordshire University. I'm a relative new comer to the elearning world so you'll have to forgive me for my lack of experience. i have just completed my MA and am researching fields of m-learning, so I'm curious about the mobile aspects of online resources. Hi, names Richard, I'm a lecturer for Professional Computing at Stoke on Trent College and an associate lecturer for Staffordshire University. I'm a relative new comer to the elearning world so you'll have to forgive me for my lack of experience. i have just completed my MA and am researching fields of m-learning, so I'm curious about the mobile aspects of online resources.
IONA HUANG (Iona) 11/5/2007 10:41 AM	Hello, I'm Iona. I am the Head of International Student Centre at Staffordshire University. After reading your welcome message, I feel like an outsider as I have no background in IT at all. I am very interested in developing courses for e-learning though. Currently investigating the possibility of using Ecto for our Intercultural Mentoring project. Hello, I'm Iona. I am the Head of International Student Centre at Staffordshire University. After reading your welcome message, I feel like an outsider as I have no background in IT at all. I am very interested in developing courses for e-learning though. Currently investigating the possibility of using Ecto for our Intercultural Mentoring project.
Jon Witts (jonwitts) 11/7/2007 10:12 AM	HI, I'm Jon Witts, another of Cheryl's students at Huddersfield. I came across this whilst taking a break from writing my current essay for Cheryl! I am Director of ICT at South Hunsley School, a secondary school in the East Riding of Yorkshire. I also represent the East Riding of Yorkshire at the Yorkshire and Humber Grid for Learning, Collaborative Technologies group. I am always kee n to look into new social software for education, and am committed to making South Hunsley the first school in the area with a completely Open Source MLE solution. (Having seen the RM solution and been distinctly unimpressed!) HI, I'm Jon Witts, another of Cheryl's students at Huddersfield. I came across this whilst taking a break from writing my current essay for Cheryl! I am Director of ICT at South Hunsley School, a secondary school in the East Riding of Yorkshire. I also represent the East Riding of Yorkshire at the Yorkshire and Humber Grid for Learning, Collaborative Technologies group. I am always kee n to look into new social software for education, and am committed to making South Hunsley the first school in the area with a completely Open Source MLE solution. (Having seen the RM solution and been distinctly unimpressed!)

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