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Thursday, January 17, 2013

WORDS, WORDS ...

How does our reality influence the language we use?  I didn't know about MOOC two years ago, but now it's everywhere - in the mass media, in social networks, in my own life. It has made it possible to observe the familiar word formation formulas in action.

As we're determined to learn more about digital cultures, it should be noted that different cultures could be characterized by various language peculiarities. Do we have to wait for somebody who is responsible for coining new terminology?

If one wants to mooc, one should be aware that a moocer leads a more moocful life than in a premooc period.

Can you give definitions for these words?
to mooc (verb, regular)
a moocer (noun, countable)
moocful (adjective)
premooc (adjective)

P.S.
All ideas and images are my own and shouldn't be taken seriously:))

Yours,

e-Lena
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19 comments:

  1. mybackyard78January 18, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    Hello Elena, that is a very interesting point you raise. Mobile phones were still called mobile phones until relatively recently, when infact they moved away from being just "a phone" ages ago. There was a gap before the term "smart phone" came along and I'd say that's a good example of how the technology moved quicker than the language we used to describe it. There must be loads of other examples too. In terms of your MOOC challenge, here we go...!
    "to MOOC" - to enter a conversation that has a thousand people talking at once
    " a MOOC'er" - a brave soul trying to make sense of the noise
    "Moocful" - something that is teetering on the brink of brilliance but may implode at any moment
    "premooc" the gentle & enjoyable calm before the storm

    That was a great blog post. Concise and brief, but with a very interesting point at its heart. With a collaborative & creative activity that people can join in with. And some funny pictures too. Perfect.
    Thanks Elena, you really got me thinking.
    Best wishes,
    Chris

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    1. Elena SherJanuary 18, 2013 at 9:34 PM

      I like the style of your definitions - a good portion of humour for our "MOOC Dictionary". Thank you for your posts and comments, Chris! They are a great source of new ideas for others.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 18, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    I taking my MOOCing (verb) very seriously! I think some courses are more MOOCworthy (adjective) than others. What does everyone reckon?

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    1. Elena SherJanuary 18, 2013 at 9:42 PM

      Three more words (including "MOOCish" on g+)! Thank you for contributing, Angela!

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  3. UnknownJanuary 18, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    Yes, this MOOCer feels this MOOC is MOOCworthy, but is also feeling overly MOOCful and longs for some preMOOC moments.

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    1. Elena SherJanuary 18, 2013 at 9:48 PM

      I'm glad that you felt like joining this wordplay before the real game starts:)

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  4. UnknownJanuary 19, 2013 at 4:41 AM

    Moocability
    Moocelicious
    MoocUlous

    couldn't help it:-)

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    1. Elena SherJanuary 19, 2013 at 11:52 AM

      That's a great addition to the MOOC "word family", thank you Alison! How could these derivatives be defined?

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  5. UnknownJanuary 19, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    MoocUlous, I like that one! Here a MOOC, there a MOOC, everywhere a....
    What about MOOCist, those in universities (and elsewhere) who think they are way better than those of us online doing a MOOC. Or who will say, "Oh your certificate, it is only for a MOOC".I wonder if it has reached that stage yet?

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    1. Elena SherJanuary 19, 2013 at 12:02 PM

      Quite an interesting question Angela! Indeed, we can predict various reactions, including this one.

      So, if there are MOOCists, then MOOCers should have their own movement - MOOCism (with positive connotation, of course)

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    2. UnknownJanuary 20, 2013 at 2:34 AM

      There used to be snobbery about 'proper' universities towards OU degrees but they are valid degrees. As far as I am aware there are no MOOCS that are accredited so I don’t think they feel better they are just starting a fact. In the UK we used to have Polytechnic colleges that now have university status and the same snobbery was present there. It is the nature of the beast I'm afraid to say. How about a new song for The Blues Brothers Minnie The Moocer' ?

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    3. Elena SherJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:00 PM

      The question of the attitude is really controversial.
      The idea about the song sounds fun:))

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  6. UnknownJanuary 19, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    I just read a comment by Emily in Sally's blog referring to the MOOCY environment. They just keep coming! I'm definitely a converted MOOCist. In fact, I think I always was a MOOCist. So moocism fine by me!

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  7. Elena SherJanuary 19, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    I guess the famous "What's in a word?" has got a new meaning for me, thanks to you Angela!

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  8. UnknownJanuary 20, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    And just to be a total fool, my latest blog post (for etmooc actually)

    MOOCaholic

    says it all!

    http://angelatowndrow.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/12-steps-to-addiction-recovery-i-just.html

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  9. Elena SherJanuary 20, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    With so many avid learners around, MOOCaholic is definitely going to be the most popular MOOC-word! Thank you Angela!

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  10. Laine MarshallJanuary 22, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    and, of course, our EVO Session: the multiMOOC, for Multiliteracies MOOC. Love the word play and the sense of humor.

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    1. Elena SherJanuary 24, 2013 at 5:15 PM

      Yes, Laine, thank you for adding that! I'm glad it turned out to be engaging:)

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  11. SandraFebruary 2, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Step away from the MOOC! Step away now... :-/

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