Cognitive Surplus, Collaboration, and Social Learning

Excellent Keynote! Here’s a video of his presentation
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyaTuG7oVcI]

Clay’s point: Being embedded in any community is greater than just an egocentric act.
My reflection: There are so many who are plugged into the community, but might it not be for egocentric reasons?

Clay’s quote: “Mixing of the serious and frivolous is something that we need to get used to.”
My reflection: This really hit home for me. Before come to World Campus Learning Design, I wasn’t much into the social media scene. When I got here, I got a facebook account and a twitter account. Facebook is definitely more manageable for me. I stopped even looking at my twitter feed because it was so difficult for me to stay on top of it. I started to feel like I need to adjust my filter. How much am I throwing away just because of a few irritating posts.

Clay’s quote: “Publish then filter.”
My reflection: This short statement says so much with so little. Putting out a small statement allows for the community to add to make a complete statement. I struggle with this, and it holds me back from capturing ideas.

Clay’s quote: “It’s not about adding a few tools to the ecosystem; it’s about changing the ecosystem.”
My reflection: This is something that is so difficult to do. The past and legacy often inhibits us from starting fresh. The items of legacy need to be rethought. But removing the past can make for so much more work. Not sure how to learn from the past without taking along the pieces that hold us down.