Author Archives: Steph Cronin

Week 5 Summary

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Steph Cronin

This week I have been contemplating the most appropriate virtual community in which to base my study. In the interview with Howard Rheingold he makes reference to the ‘Global Community’. Whilst he in clear in stating the global community is … Continue reading →

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Week 4 Summary

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Steph Cronin

The week of the artefact. The theme I wished to present was clear from the outset…or so I thought. The film festival has made apparent that different people can love or hate the same film, find it entertaining or disturbing … Continue reading →

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Week 4 Artifact: Worlds Divided

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Steph Cronin

Here is the link to my artifact: I initially named the piece “Worlds Divided by Conscience” but feel the “Worlds Divided” is perhaps more appropriate. “…by conscience” was perhaps a more personal motivation. Let me explain. Throughout this course, I … Continue reading →

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Week 3 Summary

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Steph Cronin

Some small achievements have been made this week. The unfamiliar cyberculture jargon is starting to become familiar and thus the time spent deciphering the text, word by word, can now be spent reading and looking for greater understanding. This week … Continue reading →

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My experience of blogging

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Steph Cronin

My entire working day is spent (in the physical form) with people; observing, listening and speaking.  In any given situation, being receptive/collating information, synthesising and regurgitating information with meaning and ambition to improve understanding of the initial situation is no … Continue reading →

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Week 2 Summary

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Steph Cronin

Already the beginning of week 3! Whilst reassuring myself that we are still at the beginning of the course I realise that I must remind myself that it is only a 10 week course and the time will fly in. … Continue reading →

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Week 1 Summary

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Steph Cronin

This has been an entirely overwhelming week resulting in failing my personal objective of producing daily contributions, as the week was over before I realised it had begun. Unfortunately, a disproportinate amount of time was spent on the basics that … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Steph Cronin

I am a part time student of MSc Advancing Nursing Practice and full time staff nurse in cardiology.  I am interested in exploring how e-learning and digital culture can be embraced in my profession and hope to gain insight into some of the … Continue reading →

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