Collaborative Learning Online Blog (CLOB) Lexicon, Glossary and Dictionary

CLOB DEFINITION(S) (Define CLOB please.)

Collaborative Learning Online Blog=CLOB; an acronym.

Here, by definition and accompanying sentences which will, hopefully, enhance meaning is an explanation of the word, "clob," and the concepts of CLOBs; CLOBBERS, CLOBBING, CLOBWEB, and, THE ART OF INTERNET TEACHING and LEARNING via CLOBBERING and BEING CLOBBERED!

CLOB(s)pl., (n.), (Collaborative Learning Online Blog(s).)("I wanted to learn more about this subject, and area of study, so I put up some "clobs" on various aspects of the topic, googled to fill 'em, and, waited a few days for my e-mail responses from other enthusiasts. I was hoping to hear from one or two experts in the field, eventually. Over some time, however, I heard from a lot of knowledgeable people. As I continued in this fashion, I gathered a lot of verifiable and valuable information. With a great deal of hard work and additional research on my part, I am now considered an expert in the field. And, I continue 'to clob' as a way of teaching others, and learning more. CLOB, (v.), (to clob) - Post (an) online learning (blog)s, specifically for cooperative, collective, and corrective teaching and learning; on a cogent topic; in a "Free Learning," "Open Learning," or "Distance Learning" inspired environment. CLOBbing, (v.), (clobbing)- Learning and teaching collaboratively, online. (used as is the verb: "clubbing" i.e., "I am home, clobbing, not out, clubbing, this evening.")("No kidding, I'm clobbing!") CLOBber(s) n. (a clobber)(clobbers)- one(s) who teach (es) and learn(s) collaboratively, online, with clobs, blogs and the internet in general; intranet and traditional learning methodologies may be accessed. CLOBber v. (to clobber)- to "school", as in pull another's coat; to make aware, as in give a clue; open eyes, open a nose, as in allow to breathe, prevent suffocation and death, as in give CPR, resuscitate; startle, awaken, or re-awaken to life; hit over the head, hit on the jaw; to floor, as in, stop-in-flight; arrest, or end, someone's denial. CLOBbered, v. (clobbered)(past tense) - educated, edified, inspired; flabbergasted; stopped in ones tracks and re-directed toward enlightenment; empowered, via online collaborative learning and teaching; made to see, hear, learn, and change, by the pure verity, accurate targeting, and, full experience of information. ("I was clobbered, reading that clob! Following and responding to it over time, saved my life! Now, I use the knowledge I gained from it [and try to share that knowledge and improve upon it] almost everyday. I have become a clobber!) CLOBweb clobweb (n.) web-ring of clobs (collaborative learning online blogs) on a single topic. CLOBS specifically say: "Let's learn together. I have something important to say and share. I need to learn from what you have to say about it, or add to the topic!"

CLOBs(s) pl., (n.), clobs - Collabortive Learning Online Blog(s)

For MORE definitions, an introduction to web conferencing, and, some collaborative learning "best practices," please VISIT

(1) ( http://www.internet-university.net/eLCS.html )

William D. Graziadei, Ph.D(bgraziadei@internet-university.net); David Collins (dcollins@internet-university.net) and, the Internet-University group.


Frederica Azania Clare, M.A.
High School Diploma Online
Clare.Frederica@jobcorps.org

ALSO IMPORTANT:

Excellent INTRODUCTION to collaborative learning online, contact
TONY CARR at Univeristy of Cape Town, South Africa,
tcarr@ched.uct.ac.za

UPDATES;

(2) ( http://www.criticalmethods.org/collab/2004/9/news.htm )

and BACKGROUND,

(3) ( http://www.criticalmethods.org/collab/index.htm )

on COLLABORATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

VISIT the two above-referenced sites, AUTHORED BY MARTIN TERRE BLANCHE,

(4) ( http://www.criticalmethods.org/collab/2004/11/news.htm )

AT "UNISA," South Africa.

Oh! And, if you haven't been,yet, you gotta go to

(5) WIKIPEDIA (www.wikipedia.org )! O.K.?

WIKIPEDIA is, partially, where the IDEA of CLOBS originated. The other part of the inspiration for CLOBS From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Collaborative Learning Online Blog=CLOB; an acronym. Here, by definition and accompanying sentences; which will, hopefully, enhance meaning, is an explaination of the word, "clob," and the concept of CLOBs; CLOBBERS, CLOBBING, and, THE ART OF INTERNET TEACHING AND LEARNING VIA CLOBBERING AND BEING CLOBBERED!

CLOB(s)pl., (n.), (Collaborative Learning Online Blog(s).)("I wanted to learn more about this subject, and area of study, so I put up some "clobs" on various aspects of the topic, googled to fill 'em, and, waited a few days for my e-mail responses from other enthusiasts. I was hoping to hear from one or two experts in the field, eventually. Over some time, however, I heard from a lot of knowledgeable people. As I continued in this fashion, I gathered a lot of verifiable and valuable information. With a great deal of hard work and additional research on my part, I am now considered an expert in the field. And, I continue 'to clob' as a way of teaching others, and learning more. CLOB, (v.), (to clob) - Post (an) online learning (blog)s, specifically for cooperative, collective, and corrective teaching and learning; on a cogent topic; in a "Free Learning," "Open Learning," or "Distance Learning" inspired environment. CLOBbing, (v.), (clobbing)- Learning and teaching collaboratively, online. (used as is the verb: "clubbing" i.e., "I am home, clobbing, not out, clubbing, this evening.")("No kidding, I'm clobbing!") CLOBber(s) n. (a clobber)(clobbers)- one(s) who teach (es) and learn(s) collaboratively, online, with clobs, blogs and the internet in general; intranet and traditional learning methodologies may be accessed. CLOBber v. (to clobber)- to "school", as in pull another's coat; to make aware, as in give a clue; open eyes, open a nose, as in allow to breathe, prevent suffocation and death, as in give CPR, resuscitate; startle, awaken, or re-awaken to life; hit over the head, hit on the jaw; to floor, as in, stop-in-flight; arrest, or end, someone's denial. CLOBbered, v. (clobbered)(past tense) - educated, edified, inspired; flabbergasted; stopped in ones tracks and re-directed toward enlightenment; empowered, via online collaborative learning and teaching; made to see, hear, learn, and change, by the pure verity, accurate targeting, and, full experience of information. ("I was clobbered, reading that clob! Following and responding to it over time, saved my life! Now, I use the knowledge I gained from it [and try to share that knowledge and improve upon it] almost everyday. I have become a clobber!)

CLOBweb clobweb (n.) web-ring of clobs (collaborative learning online blogs) on a single topic.

CLOBS specifically say: "Let's learn together. I have something important to say and share. I need to learn from what you have to say about it, or add to the topic."


Please contact me at my jobcorps e-mail adresss, or, at fredericaclare@yahoo.com ... especially about any of my errors ... and their correction!

Let's learn together.
I need to learn, what you have to teach!

Take care,
Frederica Azania Clare
fredericaclare@yahoo.com