Perspectives: Al Filreis on ModPo, Collaborative Learning, Emily Dickinson & More

On this episode of Meraki Radio: Perpsectives- Al Filreis of the University of Pennsylvania joins the show and gives us insight into the development of massive online open course (MOOC) ModPo. Alison B and Al discuss collaborative learning, the value of diversity, and more. Al recites Emily Dickinson from memory and we close the show with a robust chat about a shard of green glass that William Carlos Williams brings to light. If you want to join ModPo or learn more head to ModPo.org.

Works Cited:

Gertrude Stein "A Substance in a Cushion": https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/51214/a-substance-in-a-cushion

Emily Dickinson's #556: http://www.writing.upenn.edu/~afilreis/88v/ed556.html

William Carlos Williams "Between Walls": https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/49849/between-walls

 

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