(This is a part of a series on the differences and similarities between formal and informal adult learning.) As far as I know, no P2PU course has a grading policy. To my mind, it would be somewhat antithetical to give
NaNo and P2PU
NaNoWriMo and P2PU are two of my favorite projects. And as promised, I am bringing them together with two new P2PU writing groups: NaNoWriMo Prep 2012 (Oct.) and NaNoWriMo 2012 (Nov. the writing month). In addition to being excited about
Formal ed vs DIY – Part 4, Seat Time
(This is a part of a series on the differences and similarities between formal and informal adult learning.) I know you’ve all been waiting for this one. ;) This is a conundrum online courses have puzzled over for a long
Spotify – free and legal
The other day when I was talking to kids about copyright and open content, we had an interesting conversation about Spotify, which none of the kids had heard of. (!) My perception of Spotify, prior to doing more research, was
A sharing economy
I did one of my sessions with school kids today about copyright, open content, and sharing. I’m highly prone to diversions during these conversations, which I enjoy quite a bit. We often talk about things like how laws are made,