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Monthly Archives: November 2013
No To An Economy of Exclusion
Thank you Pope Francis for the words of your exhortation, Evangelli Gaudium. You have spoken powerfully. In his own way this pope has touched the lives of millions of people around the world who have been praying for a prophetic … Continue reading
A Grateful Heart
This is a season of thanksgiving and in that spirit I am thinking of the many ways that I have been blessed this year and in my life in general. I’m grateful for my life, my wife and family too. … Continue reading
A Gift Economy at Karma Kitchen
This is a great concept and my son Devin actually did this for total strangers last spring at a fast food enterprise. It makes me proud to be his father but more importantly to consider how I can contribute to … Continue reading
Massively Open Online Course
A couple of days ago I signed up for my first ever MOOC and then I visited the Coursesites.com and signed up for a course about Locating, Creating, Licensing and Utilizing OER (Open Educational Resources). MOOCs are potentially disruptive innovation. They … Continue reading
Posted in Education, technology
Tagged CK12, Coursera, Coursesites, Education, educational leadership, MOOC, technology
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St. Bonaventure University Basketball Rocks the House
Last night our family attended the St. Bonaventure University vs. Canisius College men’s basketball game at The Reilly Center. We sat in Section 10 and had a birdseye view of the court. We participated in a rich tradition that spans … Continue reading
Posted in Civic, Franciscan, Spiritual
Tagged basketball, Canisius, Franciscan, St. Bonaventure University, tradition
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The First Step in Entrepreneurship
That’s part of the title for a course of study I signed up for today. It’s being offered through the University of Maryland. This is my first course with Coursera. I’m an entrepreneur and the owner of my own business … Continue reading
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Tagged Coursera, Educational Technology, MOOC, University of Maryland
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Morning Walk
The celebration of the Eucharist at St. Philomena’s was something I planned to attend last night when I retired to bed. This morning at 6:30 I was thinking of excuses not to attend and to stay between the flannel sheets. … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic, Spiritual
Tagged contemplative, Franklinville, St. Philomena, Walking
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A grateful heart
I just want to say thank you for the good fortune in my life. Today has been a full day. Breakfast with fellow retired educators, volunteer time at the local library, lunch with two former colleagues and the ability to … Continue reading
Men’s Overnight at Mt. Irenaeus
Tonight I am a guest at Mt. Irenaeus along with about fifteen St. Bonaventure University men, four friars and a couple other men my age. Men’s overnights at the Mountain are times for sharing, forming and bonding with other men. … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Franciscan
Tagged men's overnight, Mt. Irenaeus, St. Bonaventure University
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Once a teacher, always a teacher
I am preparing once again to teach class next Wednesday night at the Blount Library in Franklinville, New York. My first class of three adults met a couple of weeks ago and our topic was introduction to computers. The next … Continue reading
Posted in Education, technology
Tagged Education, Google Drive, Linux, Microsoft Office, Open Source, training, Ubuntu
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Country Contemplative 