Barron Family Adventures - Latest Comments

Re: Some truth I need when it feels dark. [Thought I'd share.]

Kristin M. — Tue, 17 May 2011 18:10:13 -0000

So needed to be reminded...thanks, Josh. Kristin M.

Re: My First Blog Entry

Ricrice — Tue, 10 May 2011 19:14:00 -0000

Blogging is a great way to reflect (and document) in a developed way!

Re: Testing the Timeline Possibility

søgemaskineoptimering københav — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:51:19 -0000

This number, too, should be viewed in context. Since the 1980s, the number of US diplomatic visas has been roughly the same. During the Cold War, the largest CIA station in the world was located in Pakistan. As many as 780 US diplomats were listed in ...

Re: Overheard: Ancients, Speaking Just Before the Superbowl

India Travel Guide — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:13:21 -0000

For some reason, just before I take a look inside myself I .... there was the ancient rabbi who said the reward of a good life is a good life; and there was ...

Re: RE: A Contrary View of the Technical Writing Classroom: Notes Toward Future Discussion.

Joshua Barron — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 06:15:53 -0000

LOL ...
SO true about the availability of time (and about my own time management skills). No malice intended, at least not the undying type. ;)

As for the "model" we're discussing, I don't know either (about it being good or bad) ... which raises more questions for me:
1. Is reconciling these parts even possible?
2. Is reconciliation of these conflicting aims even the goal for which we should be aiming?
3. What might it look like to move beyond ... toward integration and synthesis?
4. Does this line of thinking make any sense?
5. If so, surely we're not the only ones who have distilled the conversation like this ... are we?

Where learning outcomes are some operationalized variable that differ between the TCR degree program levels, I do think they (the outcomes and levels) might provide valuable structure and content for a comparative analysis of programs. Thanks for the suggestion ... I'd not yet thought that far forward.
September 15, 2010 3:41 AM

Re: RE: A Contrary View of the Technical Writing Classroom: Notes Toward Future Discussion.

Jeremy Huston — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 06:14:19 -0000

Thanks for the complement. Unless it is an ironic statement of undying malice for drawing you into reading something you didn't have time for. In that case, my bad.
Seriously though, I have the same trouble reconciling the goals and values of the academy and the institution. It seems to me (and PLEASE correct me if I'm getting this wrong) that you are saying that the level of education is what determines how theoretically we instruct/define TC in the institution. This idea (even if it is nothing more than my faulty interpretation of your idea) leads then to the corporate construction of TC where the BAs learn how to be cogs, whereas the PhDs become the ones who lead the way and break new ground. The MAs fall somewhere in between. Maybe managers, I don't know. I would like to see how to theorize this further because, heaven forbid, any of us might design a TC program at a university based on this discussion. Now, I'm not trying to say that this is bad or good, I'm just saying that this model is one that must be considered based on our discussions, readings, and what we know of the field. Do you think the current academic model endorses this view of professional communicator to communicating professional? Maybe you could spin that into your program analysis, too. So, in short, I think you're on to something and thanks for the compliment.

Re: 2009 NACADA Conference Prelaw Presentation (Concurrent 101)

Joshua Barron — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:25:03 -0000

Just adding slideshare from today to my personal blog. It was fun...small...but great! #nacada09

Re: Testing this Facebook Integration Thing at 2AM

Joshua Barron — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:33:03 -0000

okay ... now testing facebook comments via disqus via wordpress blog ... at 2:31am. nice.

Re: Hello

Joshua Barron — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:07:01 -0000

You're really flattering, Dale! If you're really interested in developing something together for Caprock, you guys personally, etc., just let me know. Thanks again for the encouragement! Regards,
JRB.

Re: The Gift

Justin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:36:31 -0000

So, so awesome! God is good, and especially good to let you be a part of such an amazing event! Tell Emmy Congratulations on starting the race! Love you guys, and am always challenged to be a better parent because of you. J

Re: Hello

dalehansard — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:32:38 -0000

This is absolutely incredible. How did you put this all together. You could go into business building these types of sites. Could you imagine a Caprock FCU blogsite. This is crazy cool.

Re: Doing My Homework #1

Rich — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:03:11 -0000

The real-time data report gathering from this information would be extraordinary for advising. Think about automating that, then, to departmental reports on numbers of majors or who has taken what classes, what the average grade is for every class, etc. Some of this stuff is already collected. I should think some sort of app about choosing a major or figuring out scheduling would be most useful. Or, integrate information from previous students about specific classes.

Re: Emmy on Grace: Ice Cream at On the Border

Laura Heinz — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:31:27 -0000

Josh, This wonderful moment with your sweet daughter took my breath away and brought tears of joy to my eyes. I stand in awe of Him everyday and this moment in time with Emmy is yet another affirmation of the sweet delights and joys He provides. What a wonderful tool He provided you at the most perfect time and what a marvelous testimony to the wonderful parenting you and your wife are blessing your children with as they grow. Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
(Proverbs 22:6 ESV)

Re: Emmy on Grace: Ice Cream at On the Border

Becky Yeates — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:17:46 -0000

Emmy understands grace better than some adults. Thank you, God for Christian parents who teach their children about you.

Re: Pictures of TTU Advising Center

Rich — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:13:42 -0000

Thanks for posting this information. Helpful.

Re: New Media [In My Ongoing Work]

Rich — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:12:15 -0000

Great that you have last year's blog posts here, too. Hope your heart is still pumpin'.

Re: New Media [In My Future Work]

Rich — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:05:59 -0000

Just having a conversation about the BBC's word-of-the-month today, "Web 2.0." It's exciting to think about ways to use mobile and Internet technologies in truly interactive and database-driven and dynamic ways. I like to use the term "datagogy." The promise that we're seeing for the future is just a matter of creativity teachers can bring, along with a new understanding, of new media.

Re: My First Day At Theater Camp

Shelley — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:55:07 -0000

Just beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing!! I can't wait to come see a rehearsal and come see you on stage!!!! Ask your dad about "Mame!"
I love you!
MeMa