My problem with the formal models of instructional design (e.g. Note: I let my argument lead where it must, and find I go quite beyond my intended suggestion of a broader learning design.  However, most of our design models are predicated on knowing what we need people to do, and developing learning to deliver that capability.  MORE >>

… and as part of my discourse have mused from time to time about the eventual appearance of fractal patterns of purposeful human activity (notably in workplace / organizational settings).  . strategically designed and integrated  technology  infrastructure.  . It was only a matter of time.  Snip. ]. Shared Vision. MORE >>

In his presentation on The Landscape of Collective Intelligence, he comes up with four characteristics of design patterns (or genes, as he calls them): What (strategy), Who (staffing), How (structure & process), & Why (incentives/alignment).  This is a really nice systematic breakdown into patterns tied to real examples. MORE >>

Let’s look at each type of tie, and how we might design for them. So, when we’re designing for strong ties, we’re designing for small groups of people. This pattern of technology being used for strong tie communication is not new. This pattern has been true for thousands of years. Answers. Thanks! MORE >>

Excellent lessons and a wealth of references are included in this paper, Changing Homeland Security: Shape Patterns, Not Programs which is applicable to a wide and sundry audience. Their future emerges; it is not designed. We set up places to eat, a site for crafts, a tent for shelter and rest, a station for music, and a space for art. MORE >>