High Wired by Cynthia Haynes
High Wired is a collection of essays designed to integrate all aspects of the use and administration of the virtual educational communities known as MOOs (Multiple-user, Object-Oriented environments). MOOs were originally designed as a space for online social interaction. While MOOs bear a resemblance to the chat rooms with which many people are familiar, they differ in several important respects: participants can not only communicate in actual time from great distances, but they can also add to this virtual world by building new rooms and other objects, and writing programs that alter their particular MOO universe in profound ways. LambdaMOO, developed in 1990 by Pavel Curtis at the Xerox Corporation's Palo Alto Research Center, quickly became a popular hangout on the Internet, and has run continuously since then, with thousands of players from around the world. Today, MOOs are increasingly recognized for their value as an educational tool. In MOOs teachers and students can meet on line at scheduled times and exchange ideas, even calling up online reference materials as they participate in discussions. Educators are currently exploring the potential of this technology for such applications as online writing centers, electronic classrooms, netbased collaborative environments, and even complete cyberspace campuses. Teachers, students, and researchers who have long awaited a comprehensive treatment of this powerful technology will welcome the publication of High Wired: On the Design, Use, and Theory of Educational MOOs. Editors Cynthia Haynes and Jan Rune Holmevik have brought together a diverse group of experts whose contributions help answer questions and dispel myths surrounding MOOs and their use in education. Contributors include John Barber, Jorge R. Barrios, Mark Blanchard, Amy Bruckman, Juli Burk, Brian Clements, Eric Crump, Pavel Curtis, Diane Davis, Jeffrey Galin, Dene Grigar, Cynthia Haynes, Jan Rune Holmevik, Michael Joyce, Beth Kolko, Ken Schweller, Sherry Turkle, Victor J. Vitanza, Shawn P. Wilbur, and Deanna Wilkes-Gibbs. High Wired's essays are arranged in a practical sequence, beginning with the context and history of MOOs, followed by more technical essays on how to set up and administer a MOO. Subsequent essays discuss applications for the use of MOOs in education, and finally, provide theoretical explorations of the nature of MOO communities. High Wired is at once a textbook, a reference book, and a handbook. Teachers, students, and other interested readers will find that it appeals to both practical needs and theoretical concerns. Cynthia Haynes is Assistant Professor of Literary Studies and Director of Rhetoric and Writing, University of Texas at Dallas. Jan Rune Holmevik is Assistant Professor, Department of Humanistic Informatics, University of Bergen, Norway. In 1995, they cofounded Lingua MOO, a text-based virtual space where writing classes are held on the University of Texas at Dallas's computer network.
Haynes, Cynthia: - Cynthia Haynes, a Christian, mother, wife, and author. Inspired by God, Cynthia developed an interest in writing poetry at the age of 20. Writing became her way of sharing her testimony and documenting her Spiritual walk and God's grace upon her life. My inspiration for poetry is God. He inspires me, says this exceptional author. When I write, I feel a great connection with God, a deep closeness to the Father. I write and God flows through me. Through the authenticity of Cynthia's writings, readers are able to accompany her on the path of her journey to Christ. A proud wife and mother of 13, Cynthia lives in Georgia with her husband and children. I guess you could say my children are another inspiration, Cynthia states. Raising 13 children is a huge responsibility but Cynthia does it by the Grace of God. My life is not interesting in the sense of social clubs, vacationing, etc. but my life is rich with love and family. With a deep devotion to God and love for people, Cynthia uses her poetry as a means of providing comfort, hope, and encouragement to fellow believers. Cynthia's poetry is about leading people to Christ and touching lives, one word at a time! In addition, Cynthia writes personalized, one-of-a-kind poetry for people as well as select poetry for special occasions. She also recites her poetry at Christian functions and special events. Heart's Cry Poetry for the Soul, is Cynthia's debut collection. This collection will warm your heart and encourage you as you walk with God. Through these writings, Cynthia shares that God is always with you, even when you resist!
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| ISBN 13 | 9780472066650 |
| ISBN 10 | 047206665X |
| Title | High Wired |
| Author | Cynthia Haynes |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The University of Michigan Press |
| Year published | 1998-05-15 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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