Higher Ed TV: “The Machine is Us/ing Us” from KSU Professor Michael Wesch, a brilliant Web 2.0 primer
February 4th, 2007 by Karine Joly
In 4 days (including a weekend), this video created and uploaded by Kansas State University Professor Michael Wesch was viewed more than 8,000 times. And, it’s probably just the beginning.
While it doesn’t directly promote KSU or its digital ethnography working group (although the latter is included in the video credits), I’m pretty sure it’s going to draw a lot of interest on them in the next few days.
In 4 minutes and 30 seconds, this video gives a brillant explanation of what’s Web 2.0. Beyond the usual screenshot tour, the video shows what’s really behind this evolution/revolution from paper to screen. What makes it different from others about the same topic is that Professor Wesch just let words do the talking - if I may say so. That’s a very creative way of using video and text by directing typed words as actors.
Don’t understand, what I’m talking about? Just watch the video…
…and tell us what you think by posting a comment!
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Thank you for sharing that video. I found it visually engaging and rich in information. A nice intersection of form and content. I will definitely share it with others (already have, actually).
What a terrific primer. I’ve shared it with several folks in my shop and IT here at UMR.
Oooooohh my. OMG. That was moving! I sat here in my living room, alone, and found myself laughing out loud and clapping at the end. This is deeply thrilling to me. It is SO on target with what lies ahead. I nearly cheered! Thank you Karine for sharing. Thank you Michael Wesch for showing the way. So clearly presented and so entertaining.