Michael Cresswell
UK citizen, retired Australian national basketball champion; <3 a juicy DDH NEIPA beer & Maltesers. Brexit-hater.
B.Ed, M.Ed, PG in online & distance ed. PG in Glob Dev Mmt. I <3 the OU & FL.
Location Scarborough
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Grazie! molto stresso in finale testo! yay! :)
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il mio apartamento hai due camera di letto, vicini Como Centrale. Io ho nuova cucina perche mio apartamento necessario per renovatione, piu meno costo per questo. Finieró renovatione pronto pronto!
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io vado lezione di italiano online!
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ti va un negroni?
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benissimo! grazie!
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ci sono due camera di letto e bagni
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mi paura di test al basta week 6 :/
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Woohoo! Veramente?!
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mi piaccono libri, mi piace gamberoni e piace negroni.
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a Cairns in Australia
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oggi sereno in lago di como.
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e sereno, non fa freddo e nuovoloso.
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Qualque tempo in alpi molto freddo.
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mi piacciono libri dell’antico *boh.
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posso un caffe con ginseng per favore!
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di + il = del
del panedi + 'l = dell'
dell'acquadi + lo = dello
dello zainodi + la = della
della tortadi + l = dei
dei libridi + gli = degli
degli studentidi + le = delle
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un pacco, un bottiglia di vino, una lattina di arranciata, un barratollo di tuna,
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Prociutto, pane e pesto.
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The tests are a bit tense, I feel the pressure of 70% pass average in them to get the certificate. :/ :)
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Sveglio alle sette e trenta. Provo mangio per mio cane. Lavoro all'universita tutti giorni, ma basta alle cinque. Gioccare con il cane. Cena e sono.
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un'aranciata!
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sono sette euro e cinquanta!
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loro hanno cappucino e cornetto e un tramezzino.
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il mio giorno preferito sabato e oggi domenica!
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Ciao a tutti! Cosa fai per io? Si! Va bene! ho fatto durante oggi, studiare italiano e mangio salsiccia tipo englese pastichini.
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Tutti Martedi e Domenica ho giocco pallecanestro. Mi piace guardarsi nba basket online.
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i think the Eurovision is one of the best.
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If there was a rotating Food Expo like the Milan Expo back in 2015, that would be awesome!
I think the type of vocabulary and terminology used (as described above) is super important so that it extends beyond cultures for clear understanding.
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I learnt a new word today: aporia (Oxford Dictionary)
a situation in which two or more parts of a theory or argument do not agree, meaning that the theory or argument cannot be true.I think soft power in the EU is to do with things like: freedom of movement and right to live and work in any EU state. - absolutely beautiful.
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Events, meetings, sharing and developing resources together, and what happens in schools and in education are areas I think of.
But I also think it might make sense for Tunisia to collaborate with Italy and/or Spain (closer neighbours) rather than the UK and a non-EU member state?
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Oh, so maybe like getting the CZ and Slovakia to collaborate on something in their small 'club' that lies within the larger 'club' of the EUNIC (for example)?
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I liked this from what he said:
'it’s rather like trying to herd cats since each country’s institute has its own particular take on what cultural diplomacy and/or cultural relations is. So what we’re trying to do is find common ground. How can we add value as an association, a club of national institutes for culture, and ministries of culture, and ministries... -
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Maybe there could be a dominance of these three over all other contributors in the initiative.
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Absolutely!
I wish that the UK had engaged and developed their constituents so that they realise(d) how they are also European and that their country and history is inclusive of being Europe. Many I come across have/had no idea what the EU really was all about.
Still today you hear the BBC news and UK politicians say things like: 'the first country in... -
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Absolutely. I recently came back from Cuba. So much to say, so sad. The citizens themselves paint a different picture to that of the Geopolitical timewarp others have and continue to place them in.
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Access to technology and the resources it can have is a barrier to cultural diplomacy. VR/AR things can help do what can't be done in reality, but it depends on how good the resources are that can give you the quality of what it really is?
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Ah, his quote, so true. His art, so emotional :(
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Private actors can contribute other forms of inequalities and political issues for constituents, depending on the nature, purpose or intention of the relation.
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I see on the 'welcome' signs into a city/town/village that it says the 'sister city' is...
I think maybe some museums in the UK have some explaining to do with their historical international relations and how they are improving their cultural diplomacy with other nations, and maybe returning items that were never theirs would be a nice gesture? -
I think about Italy and things like wine, cheese and other foods relevant to regions but are also participating in an international identity.
What can be done?
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Absolutely!
I would think that Australia needs to be part of their local-international community more than anything else - since they are so far away from everything and are a sea-locked country, so I see ASEAN as being a very important element of cultural cooperation, understanding and development.
- knowing who you are, where we are in place and time, and... -
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hmmm... tricky one here with colonialism roots and French language as a core component. Could this be problematic as it already has been in the past for other countries? I don't know but maybe nowdays, using French as the common language between these post-colonial countries might help them more now than it did in the past.
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I love UNESCO
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This week's content has been really clear and understandable. It allowed me to reflect on things in my own experiences/context/understanding. Thank you! Super helpful!
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For my background and context with the countries that I reside in, I think all are in full effect and happening from time to time, or continuing. Some more than others, some needing a refresh/upgrade.
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So would the BRICS and G6 be transnational cultural relations of some kind (other than economics?)
Can you think about an element of your country’s culture that has been brought by migrant communities?
Yes, the literal meaning of January 26 in Australia is an element of one migrant community that does not include all members of the modern and historical...
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I think of course we can! We are all human remember!
However, the anxiety and insecurities for some countries might be that one from another country (i.e.: a communist state - China, Viet Nam et al.) could be seen as an agent for political purposes if they were in a vastly different political context of their own.This makes me think about the video of...
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I think soft power can help people feel good, or also how it can send a particular message without creating any real harm.
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I've lived and worked in 9 countries across 3 continents, I have to say that the most famous Australian in the world, no matter what country you go to, is Skippy the Bush Kangaroo.. still !
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Ah yes, soft power like removing your ambassador or embassy from a country.
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Yes, I see China as a very good example as mentioned above.
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Ah yes, I see the difference in this when we see (more recently) Russia sitting at the table with various world leaders. - for example - the long long stretch table Putin (RU) had with Macron (FR) at the start of the war in Ukraine, as compared to Putin (RU) with Erdogan (TUR) or Belarus. The difference in table size and personal contact was very defining...
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Yes, the Chinese do it with their Pandas. Like in this YouTube video from VOX (2017) https://youtu.be/ZR2GpiDE4FI
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Yes, one thing that I recall is how cities/towns/villages have 'sister cities'.
As I am born in Australia from the Far North with the Indigenous, we celebrate a range of things, such as: chinese new year, Eid, Sorry Day, Mabo Day, and even with sporting teams now in Australia, you see teams celebrating indigenous 'things' to bring together the two cultures of... -
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This is all really good to know. Thank you! super helpful. :)
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To answer the question: I think it is to find a common foundation or place where no matter what form arts and culture takes, all can identify and connect with the meaning and importance of these elements.
The video also made me think about the VICE News: Empires of Dirt short-docos on YouTube - all very good and relevant for learning and knowing where we...
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In the UK and where the UK is in place and time makes me consider that the transnational cultural relations are currently being challenged.
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I've lived and worked in 9 countries, across 3 continents. At the moment I am in the UK, and this alone is quite a strange and challenging place in where we are in place and time (to say the least). One barrier I might consider is how the UK (an island nation like Australia) might be more difficult for cultural understanding and relationships to develop as...
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I am a university tutor in education and I would like to be part of an international organisation one day.
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Information overload is what i'm working on. :)
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Super useful resources and information! Thank you.
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The old Tony Robbins stuff can be quite useful.
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This is good stuff. A big help in developing critical analysis of an academic journal article. (thumbsup)
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These are all good points that will be useful for me to reflect on.
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Yes, familiar.
it would have to be a social, in-person approach to begin with. -
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Enjoying the course so far. :)
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Very good!
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Yes, it is a process in HE. A nice developmental approach. :)
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Criticality is also innovation and creativity.
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I am motivated by the thoughts that spark areas of interest and dis-interest et al.
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In what countries does this apply to?
What are the variations of consumables by other cultures that may alter such a model?
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I think of key concepts to help with the questioning too!
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Good few examples. :)
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seeking wider sources and perspectives; pros & cons; ripple effects; metacognition; inquiry thinking;
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metacognition; thinking about thinking; inquiry-based learning.
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io ho gli occhi blu, e capelli marone.
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io non basso. davvero!
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adesso sei e mezzo.
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Maybe the text messages in the video in step 3.26 could be up on the screen just a fraction longer, or maybe a bit larger in font size, please?
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sono diciotto e ventisei.
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Mike e Anna incontrari dopo lui visitato l'ufficio postale. <3 ;)
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Michael Cresswell replied to Gleedith Riva
I agree. Something going on here maybe. :)
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A very nice MOOC, very helpful and will use in my work life from now on. :)
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I've used SmArt before, i like to plot down goals and dreams.
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I think I need to take that moment for myself to do some kind of mindfulness strategies (one or some as already mentioned, or whatever works for me personally) into more daily routines in my professional (I guess it wouldn't hurt in the personal side of things either) life.
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mindfulness exercises need to do more of (said in your head in a Yoda voice)
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Michael Cresswell replied to vong cao
I agree.
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honest self reflection.
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I think in meetings when they get off track or lost someone has to keep the ship going in the right direction.
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yes, the interrupting others is problematic if members don't know how to... take this course and use their skills properly!
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An honest response is good.
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Making the most of face to face meetings.
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This is so far been a nice narrative, interpretivist approach that is helping me to be better.
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Yes.
A few strategies to be conscious of and prepare for/with.
Practicing some strategies. -
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be a little more conscious or prepared in some internal way for face to face meetings so that you're at your best.
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face to face are always the best.
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Very good questionnaire.
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While not knowing the size of the group, it is hard to say. the smaller the less formal it can be.
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Understanding how to use my body so that I give the proper messages which maybe other forms i might not be aware of.
