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Explore the evolution of content in the digital era, from creation to distribution and consumption. Learn about the impact of networks, institutions, and participants on content trends and authority shifts. Discover the nuances of different content types and the balance between expertise and amateur contributions.
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Connections and Conversations: What happens to content? George Siemens WIAOC 2007
"Networks are the language of our times, but our institutions are not programmed to understand them.“ McCarthy, Miller, & Skidmore
"The chief cause of problems is solutions." Eric Sevareid
The participants Content Institution Educator Learner
Parallel to the music, radio, news, TV Content Resource creator Distributor/marketer/promoter Person viewing/listening the resource
Content Trends Authority shift UGC Collective Cycle disruption: Creation, Distribution, Discussion
Networks hold (are) knowledge The presence of “c” changes the meaning of “a” and “b”
Not all content is created equal • Conceptual • Expression of conceptual • Information/research • Entertainment • Factors: $$ and Expertise
Seeking Balance Gradients & nuances Varying presence of participant Formal vs informal Expert vs amateur
Type of content • Life of content type