Comments on: A day behind glass http://edc13.education.ed.ac.uk/candacen/2013/02/07/a-day-behind-glass/ part of the MSc in E-learning at the University of Edinburgh Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:27:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Steph Carr http://edc13.education.ed.ac.uk/candacen/2013/02/07/a-day-behind-glass/#comment-181 Steph Carr Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:45:36 +0000 http://edc13.education.ed.ac.uk/candacen/?p=85#comment-181 I really like the inclusion of the Honda ad (which has always been one of my favourites) because I think it's a great tonic to the Corning ad. When I watch the Honda ad, it feels like there's always a slight hint of risk that the next connection won't be made and the chain of events will stop - the network feels fragile. It keeps me interested and it feels real. Whereas in the Corning advert I don't get that sense of fragility, I feel the ad presents a perfect, safe experience. And that doesn't feel real, it feels bland. And ironic, given the physical fragility of the glass (great slow mo video btw!). On a separate note, my immediate take on the image of woman in a glass box was that it was representative of a 'glass ceiling' - but I like the positive twist of thinking of 'glass as a barrier' as a protective shield, that Gina and you have discussed above. I really like the inclusion of the Honda ad (which has always been one of my favourites) because I think it’s a great tonic to the Corning ad. When I watch the Honda ad, it feels like there’s always a slight hint of risk that the next connection won’t be made and the chain of events will stop – the network feels fragile. It keeps me interested and it feels real. Whereas in the Corning advert I don’t get that sense of fragility, I feel the ad presents a perfect, safe experience. And that doesn’t feel real, it feels bland. And ironic, given the physical fragility of the glass (great slow mo video btw!).

On a separate note, my immediate take on the image of woman in a glass box was that it was representative of a ‘glass ceiling’ – but I like the positive twist of thinking of ‘glass as a barrier’ as a protective shield, that Gina and you have discussed above.

]]> By: cmeckenstock http://edc13.education.ed.ac.uk/candacen/2013/02/07/a-day-behind-glass/#comment-157 cmeckenstock Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:18:31 +0000 http://edc13.education.ed.ac.uk/candacen/?p=85#comment-157 I love the way you have used Prezi too. Like Gina, I had my doubts about Prezi. A Day Behind Glass is really an interesting piece of presentation, and very effective use of the the questions with the videos and audio. I love the way you have used Prezi too. Like Gina, I had my doubts about Prezi. A Day Behind Glass is really an interesting piece of presentation, and very effective use of the the questions with the videos and audio.

]]> By: Candace Nolan-Grant http://edc13.education.ed.ac.uk/candacen/2013/02/07/a-day-behind-glass/#comment-139 Candace Nolan-Grant Sat, 09 Feb 2013 07:57:34 +0000 http://edc13.education.ed.ac.uk/candacen/?p=85#comment-139 Thanks! Yes--maybe like the virtual dinosaur that you can encounter without risk, glass could be a shared layer between people, encouraging more open discussion? Thanks! Yes–maybe like the virtual dinosaur that you can encounter without risk, glass could be a shared layer between people, encouraging more open discussion?

]]> By: Giraf87 http://edc13.education.ed.ac.uk/candacen/2013/02/07/a-day-behind-glass/#comment-134 Giraf87 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:27:56 +0000 http://edc13.education.ed.ac.uk/candacen/?p=85#comment-134 Love the prezi. I think it works very well for presenting videos and images. I have seen it in presentations a lot, but it always make me feel queasy.. Your use of it as very enjoyable. I think the discussion around glass is a good one, I must at read up on the forum. My question is: would glass offer protection? Can it be seen as a shield and therefore discussions can be more risky, i.e. as in exploring ideas that are new, daring? Love the prezi. I think it works very well for presenting videos and images. I have seen it in presentations a lot, but it always make me feel queasy.. Your use of it as very enjoyable.

I think the discussion around glass is a good one, I must at read up on the forum.

My question is: would glass offer protection? Can it be seen as a shield and therefore discussions can be more risky, i.e. as in exploring ideas that are new, daring?

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