Posted on 26 February 2010 by Kristina in reflections
analysis, book, happiness project, history, philosophy, real-life experiences, scientific research
| The Happiness Project book
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The Happiness Project
is one of the most thoughtful works on happiness to have emerged from
the recent explosion of interest in the subject. Rubin weaves together
philosophy, scientific research, history, analysis, and real-life experiences
as she explains what worked for her—and what didn’t. Her conclusions
are sometimes counter-intuitive – for example, she finds that money
can buy happiness, when spent correctly – but they resonate with
readers of all backgrounds.
Filled with practical advice,
sharp insight, charm, and humor, The Happiness Project manages
to be illuminating yet entertaining, profound yet compulsively readable.
But The Happiness Project isn’t just an engaging and provocative
book. Gretchen’s passion for her subject jumps off the page, and reading
a few chapters of this book will inspire you to start your own happiness
project.
Read more at www.happiness-project.com |
Posted on 1 February 2010 by Kristina in news
authority, book, credibility, critical thinking, edublogging
My first book entitled Edublogging: A Qualitative Study of Training and Development Bloggers will be available as of March 1, 2010. The official Website is located at edublogging.com.
A book? Really?
Absolutely! This is somewhat of a career dream come true for me. Though the book contains the full list of acknowledgements, two key individuals were key in helping me accomplish this project.
Firstly, I will forever be grateful for having the wonderful Associate Professor Saul Carliner, from the Department of Education at Concordia University as my thesis advisor. He guided me whenever I had a question. He allowed this thesis to be my own work, but steered me in the right the direction whenever he thought I needed it.
Secondly, my deepest gratitude goes out to Ray Taylor who has been there for me as an informal sounding board for my half-formed ideas. He challenged me to interrogate my positions and statements and was there for me until the end, providing much needed edits under tight time constraints. Much gratefulness goes out to him now for being a very patient editor and publisher! I also am very proud to be the author of the first title published by his new venture’s Acorda Press.
What does it mean to be a blogger in the field of training and development?
In this innovative research project, Kristina Schneider takes an in-depth look at five edubloggers from an insideres perspective. Using a qualitative design methodology, Schneider paints a unique portrait, pitting bloggers against their readers, and uncovers the essence of presence, credibility and professional development in the blogosphere.
The result, based on cross-case analysis that took place over a four month period, identifies the key phenomena of motivation, writing style, community building and other general practices that define the professional who also happens to be a blogger. Finally a substantial set of questions emerge about the nature of blog content and readership.
Edublogging: A Qualitative Study of Training and Development Bloggers by Kristina Schneider will be available as of March 1, 2010.
Visit edublogging.com for more information.
