Saturday I did some stills of a Curator Tour by Dr Jean Wainwright, part of Another Spring, current show at the Phoenix Exeter and still there during the Phonic Takeover on June 9th. They are now on Flickr in a set.
I had hoped to do some video. There are usually less than 50 people at these talks so some sort of record could help others who attend later or may not know about the show. Online video works for music but less for theatre and visuals.
Chris Dercon keynote for a MOOC couple of years ago claimed that Arts Centres are to expand by moving online. This may not be quite true yet, still many signs of investment in buildings. But the changes could be various.
Recently I came across Virtually Connecting who arrange video conferencing from events. They arrange talks on the edge of official events. Some years ago this would not have happened so attitudes may be changing.
Another Spring covers by implication topics such as Trump and Brexit, popular themes in social media. Some art is made out of newspapers. So there is scope for related tweets etc, both visual and as comment on news. When Radio ! was in the Phoenix a couple of years ago there was discussion on how music formats changed to be online but less about news. Recently more clips appear online from TV and newspaper sites have some original video. So more about this in this blog later.
Tuesday 29 May 2018
Monday 28 May 2018
Mindfulness and Buddhist Action Month
I am trying to find out more about Buddhist Action Month and to work out how it can fit with the day on Management Theory at Work in Radio. Previously Anna Marie Waite was a guest on the Wild show when she spoke about mindfulness and work in radio and writing songs. At the second original conference in Lancaster Dr Bronwen Rees spoke of "alchemy" and there was time for a short meditation. Not sure how this would work at a music event withe several people dropping in and out.
But I have come across a website for Buddhist Action Month so this may fit in ok at least to start a discussion. There are too main themes, the difficulties around social media and the action that could be taken to explore "our society’s need for a positive collective narrative for the future". One tension is that there is a tag for Twitter - #BuddhistActionMonth - a Facebook page and several YouTube clips so whatever the distractions of social media turn out to be there is much for discussion.
But I have come across a website for Buddhist Action Month so this may fit in ok at least to start a discussion. There are too main themes, the difficulties around social media and the action that could be taken to explore "our society’s need for a positive collective narrative for the future". One tension is that there is a tag for Twitter - #BuddhistActionMonth - a Facebook page and several YouTube clips so whatever the distractions of social media turn out to be there is much for discussion.
BBC Weekend Continues - could be "omnichannel" ?
BBC seems to be pushing iPlayer , several mentions from Graham Norton. Not so much DAB or stations like I xtra. Maybe too obscure in their opinion or maybe they see future as online or apps.
The Register has reported that DAB may be too crowded in the UK for a really good sound quality. Internet may be better.
As mentioned before "visual radio" spoken of when Radio 1 visited Exeter, but seems similar to video. "Social broadcasting" more inclusive but a bit vague. Maybe "omnichannel" describes what BBC is doing.
"omnichannel" found this but not obvious in the content. May be a tag somewhere. More clues maybe before June 9th
PS Radio 1xtra much from Africa today, not obviously connected to Biggest Weekend
The Register has reported that DAB may be too crowded in the UK for a really good sound quality. Internet may be better.
As mentioned before "visual radio" spoken of when Radio 1 visited Exeter, but seems similar to video. "Social broadcasting" more inclusive but a bit vague. Maybe "omnichannel" describes what BBC is doing.
"omnichannel" found this but not obvious in the content. May be a tag somewhere. More clues maybe before June 9th
PS Radio 1xtra much from Africa today, not obviously connected to Biggest Weekend
Draft Call for Papers - Management theory at the Work Foundation 2019
I have been trying out some words to use during the Radio version, June 9th, and seems ok so far. So this post is to expand a bit. Things could change a lot before October when the actual call for papers is intended.
First suggestion is for topics to include " virtual connection with conferences , associating digital content and place , walking as a social practice."
This follows on from the recent Networked Learning conference. I found the Virtually Connecting website through Twitter and sat in on the hangout that became YouTube. Still checking out the papers.
One is by Shane McMordie on a "Manager" capability. This may be a possible link back to the Management Theory at Work conferences. He references Chris Grey from 1996. Hangout discussion supported the idea of involvement in organisation so this may develop. Seems something is implied.
Two areas I would like an update on - Mode 1/2 knowledge, design science. Mode 1 seems to have gone quiet, actual mode 2 very apparent. Diana Laurillard bases MOOC practice on design science but not obvious if this is the same theory as in management.
Comments, links welcome.
Meanwhile the radio version will start with situation of performers and people working in radio. Not sure how much theory time there will be. Place could be interesting. The Phoenix building is in the city centre, was previously for University of Exeter which is now on an outside campus.
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Networked Learning: Theorising a ‘Manager’ Capability Shane McMordie Independent e-teacher; PhD candidate at Lancaster University, s.mcmordie@lancaster.ac.uk
Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Networked Learning 2018, Edited by: Bajić, M, Dohn, NB, de Laat, M, Jandrić, P & Ryberg, T
Grey, C., 1996. Towards A Critique of Managerialism: the Contribution of Simone Weil*. J. Manag. Stud. 33, 591–612. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-6486.1996.tb00810.x
Laurillard, D., 2013 Teaching As A Design Science Routledge Google Books
First suggestion is for topics to include " virtual connection with conferences , associating digital content and place , walking as a social practice."
This follows on from the recent Networked Learning conference. I found the Virtually Connecting website through Twitter and sat in on the hangout that became YouTube. Still checking out the papers.
One is by Shane McMordie on a "Manager" capability. This may be a possible link back to the Management Theory at Work conferences. He references Chris Grey from 1996. Hangout discussion supported the idea of involvement in organisation so this may develop. Seems something is implied.
Two areas I would like an update on - Mode 1/2 knowledge, design science. Mode 1 seems to have gone quiet, actual mode 2 very apparent. Diana Laurillard bases MOOC practice on design science but not obvious if this is the same theory as in management.
Comments, links welcome.
Meanwhile the radio version will start with situation of performers and people working in radio. Not sure how much theory time there will be. Place could be interesting. The Phoenix building is in the city centre, was previously for University of Exeter which is now on an outside campus.
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Networked Learning: Theorising a ‘Manager’ Capability Shane McMordie Independent e-teacher; PhD candidate at Lancaster University, s.mcmordie@lancaster.ac.uk
Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Networked Learning 2018, Edited by: Bajić, M, Dohn, NB, de Laat, M, Jandrić, P & Ryberg, T
Grey, C., 1996. Towards A Critique of Managerialism: the Contribution of Simone Weil*. J. Manag. Stud. 33, 591–612. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-6486.1996.tb00810.x
Laurillard, D., 2013 Teaching As A Design Science Routledge Google Books
Saturday 26 May 2018
BBC Big Weekend so far
Now heading off towards Phoenix for talk on Another Spring. Could be a news angle on radio.
Meanwhile trying to workout what the BBC is doing with "visual radio" as I remember from Radio 1 visit to Exeter a couple of tears ago. Search seems to show the term is not used so much recently. "Social Broadcasting" seems more frequent. BBC Academy as well as BBC Learning, both show up not sure why.
From last weekend the BBC Devon video from Phoenix seems just to be the short clips on Twitter early the same evening. Not sure why, sold out anyway I think. Should be some sound on radio this evening. Maybe there is an edit still to happen.
I have started a playlist on YouTube for the #mtwr event. Clips from Wild Show on Thursday around Chris Dercon keynote for MOOC on Arts management. I will add more when it seems this start is noticed.
Meanwhile BBC Red Button showing Radio 1 compilation of film interviews. Lots of action stunts and big stars. Good telly as they have the rights to show clips. Probably worked as radio sound anyway. Live music sometime later.
Meanwhile trying to workout what the BBC is doing with "visual radio" as I remember from Radio 1 visit to Exeter a couple of tears ago. Search seems to show the term is not used so much recently. "Social Broadcasting" seems more frequent. BBC Academy as well as BBC Learning, both show up not sure why.
From last weekend the BBC Devon video from Phoenix seems just to be the short clips on Twitter early the same evening. Not sure why, sold out anyway I think. Should be some sound on radio this evening. Maybe there is an edit still to happen.
I have started a playlist on YouTube for the #mtwr event. Clips from Wild Show on Thursday around Chris Dercon keynote for MOOC on Arts management. I will add more when it seems this start is noticed.
Meanwhile BBC Red Button showing Radio 1 compilation of film interviews. Lots of action stunts and big stars. Good telly as they have the rights to show clips. Probably worked as radio sound anyway. Live music sometime later.
Tuesday 22 May 2018
Drop In Friendly, the core schedule
Getting closer to June 9th, time to be clear what is on offer. The building will include much music and story telling so very low chance anyone will spend extended time on management theory. So this post intended to outline the main timings so that anyone can join or leave and have a rough idea where it fits. ( bits in bracket link to possible topics later or somewhere, see previous posts)
12 Start and intro, how to link management theory with problem situation of radio.
Is FM coming to an end? If so, what continues through digital disruption?
12.15 Mic Check
12.30 Possible link with Virtually Connecting, else replay on YouTube from Networked Learning Conference. Comparison with education / radio. Unbundling and Rebundling, is the meaning of this clear? Performers, presenters and content managers what to think? Is it ok to record video at any performance? Is remix always welcome? How to mix print and online for promotion.
(Manager's Guide to Self Development)
1.30 break / getting ready for Standup Philosopher
2.00 Standup Philosopher Talks Education should academics make claims about practice? is critique a sounder foundation for HE ? is current maths as taught all that useful in everyday life? See earlier version from BikeShed.
sometime later Mindfulness , Kindness (Presence)
After 4 the local community radio conference ends. Some will arrive to discuss policy.
Expected conclusion, FM continues but also social media. Tags for event to continue as #mtwr and PhonicFM. More official graphics for online designed with print. Probably starting with Zion Train.
There are people at the conference who may need to catch trains so may arrive earlier. OFCOM is represented but a tweet already informs us that the end of FM is not their decision and they have no comment. Several people also with tech knowledge. So expect the PopUp Centre for Bar Management, Performance and Camera Studies. But not much time for this so continues on Facebook. Management theory also continues online and in the bar during the evening as well as the music.
(Learning Company , Learning For Action )
6. Close
12 Start and intro, how to link management theory with problem situation of radio.
Is FM coming to an end? If so, what continues through digital disruption?
12.15 Mic Check
12.30 Possible link with Virtually Connecting, else replay on YouTube from Networked Learning Conference. Comparison with education / radio. Unbundling and Rebundling, is the meaning of this clear? Performers, presenters and content managers what to think? Is it ok to record video at any performance? Is remix always welcome? How to mix print and online for promotion.
(Manager's Guide to Self Development)
1.30 break / getting ready for Standup Philosopher
2.00 Standup Philosopher Talks Education should academics make claims about practice? is critique a sounder foundation for HE ? is current maths as taught all that useful in everyday life? See earlier version from BikeShed.
sometime later Mindfulness , Kindness (Presence)
After 4 the local community radio conference ends. Some will arrive to discuss policy.
Expected conclusion, FM continues but also social media. Tags for event to continue as #mtwr and PhonicFM. More official graphics for online designed with print. Probably starting with Zion Train.
There are people at the conference who may need to catch trains so may arrive earlier. OFCOM is represented but a tweet already informs us that the end of FM is not their decision and they have no comment. Several people also with tech knowledge. So expect the PopUp Centre for Bar Management, Performance and Camera Studies. But not much time for this so continues on Facebook. Management theory also continues online and in the bar during the evening as well as the music.
(Learning Company , Learning For Action )
6. Close
Sunday 20 May 2018
BBC Introducing Radio Devon at Phoenix continues #visualradio
Quick post to explain several tweet links coming up soon.
Today is BBC Introducing / Radio Devon event at Phoenix Exeter , (same site for Phonic FM event on June 9th.) BBC also promotes another event next weekend.
Couple of years ago the Radio 1 Big Weekend was at Powderham Castle and there was also training at the Phoenix and Seale Hayne. They promoted the idea of "visual radio" , seemed to be a lot like video.
FM audience declining so Live Lounge not only on BBC apps but also YouTube and other social media. If content broken down into clips, might as well be video not just sound.
Problem for Phonic and other low budget radio is how to afford reasonable video production and how to organise around hashtags and rapid posting. To be continued online and discussed in some detail on June 9th.
Meanwhile look for tweets with tags #visualradio and #PhonicFM
Today is BBC Introducing / Radio Devon event at Phoenix Exeter , (same site for Phonic FM event on June 9th.) BBC also promotes another event next weekend.
Couple of years ago the Radio 1 Big Weekend was at Powderham Castle and there was also training at the Phoenix and Seale Hayne. They promoted the idea of "visual radio" , seemed to be a lot like video.
FM audience declining so Live Lounge not only on BBC apps but also YouTube and other social media. If content broken down into clips, might as well be video not just sound.
Problem for Phonic and other low budget radio is how to afford reasonable video production and how to organise around hashtags and rapid posting. To be continued online and discussed in some detail on June 9th.
Meanwhile look for tweets with tags #visualradio and #PhonicFM
Friday 11 May 2018
Work Foundation location for Management Theory in 2019 #mtwf2019
There is now a solid proposal to organise a one day conference next year to continue the series Management Theory at Work For new readers, this continues the events in Lancaster and the current version for radio.
The Work Foundation in London is now part of the Lancaster Management School. There is space for about 60 people, intended ratio about 50 : 50 for theory and practice. One day only between about 10 and 4 so travel possible from outside London.
There is a Twitter account - @mtwf2019 - so please follow if you would like updates. There will be a detailed call for papers in October 2018. The tag #mtwf2019 will also be used on other social media. The radio version - #mtwr - has a very loose structure, open agenda and sequence to fit guest availability. So it may seem out of proportion though it can be edited later and contribute to the "call for papers" stage of Management Theory at the Work Foundation.
Later there will be a page on LinkedIn. Currently #mtwr is mostly on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. John Burgoyne has enough followers to have access to video on LinkedIn but we are still exploring how to handle production. There are already several clips on YouTube that continue from his keynote at the first conference. Suggestion is to follow him on LinkedIn and/or @mtwf2019 on Twitter. Updates will be notified later this year.
The Work Foundation in London is now part of the Lancaster Management School. There is space for about 60 people, intended ratio about 50 : 50 for theory and practice. One day only between about 10 and 4 so travel possible from outside London.
There is a Twitter account - @mtwf2019 - so please follow if you would like updates. There will be a detailed call for papers in October 2018. The tag #mtwf2019 will also be used on other social media. The radio version - #mtwr - has a very loose structure, open agenda and sequence to fit guest availability. So it may seem out of proportion though it can be edited later and contribute to the "call for papers" stage of Management Theory at the Work Foundation.
Later there will be a page on LinkedIn. Currently #mtwr is mostly on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. John Burgoyne has enough followers to have access to video on LinkedIn but we are still exploring how to handle production. There are already several clips on YouTube that continue from his keynote at the first conference. Suggestion is to follow him on LinkedIn and/or @mtwf2019 on Twitter. Updates will be notified later this year.
Sunday 6 May 2018
Quality as explanation
Some of the theory relating to radio and management started as quality ideas. Not just conformity but how systems change to deliver something different. This has mostly come from practice so some academics do not accept the approach. Especially a problem I find when those who study management learning have a look at quality theory.
For example Hugh Wilmott and Adrian Wilkinson in Making Quality Critical seem not to like the way that Edwards Deming and others appear not to relate to other academic theory. I think one explanation for this is that they write about quality for a management audience as if what they suggest could be acted on. So it tends to be more positive than formal descriptions of what mostly happens. Critique takes on capitalism can be more realistic, often convincing.
So Deming on "The New Economics" is none too clear on where quality relates to existing economics. It has to do with what is delivered as product rather than flows of money.
For radio we do not need to look at system failure too much but can consider how other systems develop alongside existing ones. This may be a sensible way of working, existing systems concentrate on their main role as long as it lasts.
For example Hugh Wilmott and Adrian Wilkinson in Making Quality Critical seem not to like the way that Edwards Deming and others appear not to relate to other academic theory. I think one explanation for this is that they write about quality for a management audience as if what they suggest could be acted on. So it tends to be more positive than formal descriptions of what mostly happens. Critique takes on capitalism can be more realistic, often convincing.
So Deming on "The New Economics" is none too clear on where quality relates to existing economics. It has to do with what is delivered as product rather than flows of money.
For radio we do not need to look at system failure too much but can consider how other systems develop alongside existing ones. This may be a sensible way of working, existing systems concentrate on their main role as long as it lasts.
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