[stylist] Writer's project

Sun Oct 28 03:29:01 UTC 2012

Lynda, Would you like to take the lead on this group then? I really do not
have the ability to do anything like this. Everything you have described
sounds to me like how FB used to be. I do not find it so easy since
Timeline, but there are those who do. I would be involved in group as I am
sure many members would be, but someone needs to take charge and get it
started. Let us know if it is happening. Thanks, Eve
On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 4:41 PM, Lynda Lambert <llambert at zoominternet.net>wrote:

> Hi Eve,
>
> I would like to  share my experiences with FB private pages. this is my
> own experience with several of the FB private groups I participate in just
> about every day:
>
> It is much easier  and far more interesting to me,  to navagate and use FB
> than it is to use my email. FB allows for a much more personal way of
> communication because everything that is being discussed is directly below
> the beginning of the topic. No more sifting through emails trying to figure
> out who said what, and trying to find what is current. It is all
> chronological, with the time it was posted, so you always know exactly
> where you are in the conversation.
>
>
> I really love the "message" feature  on FB because it  is in "real time."
> FB is so easy to communicate instantly and have discussions. On FB, a
> student can "message" the teacher or one of the students, and get a
> response very quickly - or can communicate privately if that is the desire.
>  I love messaging with my FB friends - it is like we are sitting together
> in a room and having a nice chat together.  It is especially good for
> creative people to brainstorm ideas together in this way.
>
> I am a member of another NFB group at Krafters-Korner - we use email, but
> we also use FB and a blog or website, too.  One of the members on that
> group set up the FB for the group and she monitors it and puts up the
> photos there, I think. This was a fairly recent addition by the group. It's
> nice because we can communicate with other FB groups, too, as we share our
> "finds" with each other.
>
> The other thing that group does, which is really wonderful, is that
> different members volunteer to teach a class or classes in something they
> can do, or have a keen interest in. This is done via phone. It is not a
> part of the regular phone call conferences or chats that they do, but it is
> in addition to those regular calls. They often have others participate in
> the chats - not just members.  One particular chat was conducted by a
> quilter - she is a pro at quilting - so she volunteered to lead a
> discussion on it. She is not visually impaired but it was very successful.
>
> For example, I volunteered to lead a discussion on a topic that was a two
> night discussion, via phone. It was really fun and I enjoyed it very much.
> After that, there was a lot of interest in the topic, so I taught two
> additional classes. they were "hands on" classes in which we all worked on
> a project together.  This kind of teaching happens all te time with that
> group and it really keeps the people connected and sharing experiences
> together as they learn together.
>
> If the "classes" for our list were set up on a private FB page, then
> nobody but those who sign up as members of that page  will be able to
> access it. That is a good thing as it would keep it just for our group.
>  Another advantage is that when a class being taught there it is much
> easier to FIND the class there.  The teacher can post lessons, videos,
> photos, etc. Students can pick and choose what they are interested in doing.
>
> Because I am a fiber artist, I am involved in a group of fiber related
> topics, too. It is really fun.  The person who moniters the group set up
> ground rules that work so well. There is absolutely no negative
> communications permitted.  If you don't like what someone has posted, then
> just ignore it - no need to be confrontational with anyone at all.  The
> group is totally uplifting and encouraging and so much fun because of that.
>
> There is nothing for sale or any kind of marketing permitted.  There are
> some other rules, I cannot remember right now.  The group grew to over 500
> members in the first two months after it was opened.
>
> Finally, I am a member of another group of blind people, too.  This group
> is just for discussing blind issues as they relate to our own experiences -
> and we have world wide participation in it.  There is a nice atmosphere of
> friendship there with the members being encouraging and helpful and having
> fun together on all sorts of topics.
>
> This is my experience with FB private pages used for groups. Totally
> positive and very enjoyable and terrific for the learning environment. I
> honestly cannot think of anything negative to say about the groups I enjoy
> being a part of through FB.
>
>
>
>
>
> Lynda
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eve Sanchez" <3rdeyeonly at gmail.com>
> To: "Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2012 6:34 PM
>
> Subject: Re: [stylist] Writer's project
>
>
>  Writers, Another suggestion by one member has been to take this to FB. I
>> myself am not proficient in FB and struggle enough with all of the groups
>> I
>> do belong to. I do learn a lot on these groups though and often use what I
>> learn in my writing projects along with the fact that I know I have a
>> constant source for information and my finger tips as there are others
>> with
>> the same interests in those groups. I do think this is a good idea though
>> different that this project for our list. I would love it if someone who
>> is
>> good with FB would want to start something like this that we could all
>> join
>> if we wish. There could never be too many sources for us to learn from. I
>> do know that there are many of us who have difficulty navigating FB, but I
>> have also heard of blind individuals who have an easier time on FB than
>> they do getting through their emails. Any takers. It could turn out huge
>> and just needs a start up. Eve
>>
>> On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 2:37 PM, Lynda Lambert <llambert at zoominternet.net
>> >**wrote:
>>
>>  What a terrific idea this is - to share the things we love with each
>>> other! Thanks so much, Eve, for your enthusiasm and for getting it going.
>>>
>>> I am very interested in learning about play writing. I do not know
>>> anything about how one writes a play. I am crazy for plays and the
>>> theater
>>> though. My husband and I attend most of the plays at a theater in
>>> Pittsburgh, PA - we love it.  It would be very interesting to me to hear
>>> about how you do this, Keitei!
>>>
>>> Thanks so much for offering to do this.
>>>
>>> Lynda
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eve Sanchez" <3rdeyeonly at gmail.com>
>>> To: <kec92 at ourlink.net>; "Writer's Division Mailing List" <
>>> stylist at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2012 5:10 PM
>>>
>>> Subject: Re: [stylist] Writer's project
>>>
>>>
>>>  Okay, I think we need to get things started. If it is alright I would
>>>
>>>>  really like kec92 (Keitei) to start things off. Play writing is so
>>>> different from any other form. I myself have even written a story about
>>>> a
>>>> play once, but never a play itself. Why I am bringing this up is that
>>>> even
>>>> if we have no intention of trying to write plays, the learning of an
>>>> ability influences whatever we do do in life or writing. Let's all
>>>> remember
>>>> that when we die the only thing we take with us is what we know. If this
>>>> is
>>>> acceptable please let me know and I would love it if you could tell us a
>>>> little about yourself in your first post. It is not that you need to be
>>>> posting lessons all month unless that is what you would like to do or
>>>> the
>>>> discussion generates it. You are completely in charge of your month. One
>>>> thing I ask for all of us is that we put 'PROJECT LEARNING' in the
>>>> subject
>>>> line. This way we will all know what we are looking for in our inboxes.
>>>> Please, if anyone wishes to contact me via phone or personal email, feel
>>>> free. My number is 208-339-2430. Again, kec92, let me know if there is
>>>> any
>>>> issues with you starting things out. I myself am very excited about what
>>>> you might have to share with us. Eve
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 12:11 PM, <kec92 at ourlink.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>  That is a great idea! I would love to learn more about poetry, and I am
>>>>
>>>>>  pretty good at writing plays. I could help with that area. It is a
>>>>> great
>>>>> idea to learn from each
>>>>> other about things that we ourselves do not know much about, but have
>>>>> an
>>>>> interest.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>
>>>>> Keitei
>>>>>
>>>>> On Wed 10/24/12  9:00 AM , Eve Sanchez 3rdeyeonly at gmail.com sent:
>>>>> > Hey all, I have a proposal that I would like to instigate if anyone
>>>>> > elsehas any interest in it. I am thinking that all of us still have
>>>>> things
>>>>> > tolearn and always will so why not teach each other what we know. My
>>>>> > proposalis this; each month we have a different lesson by a different
>>>>> member.
>>>>> > Suchas how to write a particular type of poetry, a puncuation rule,
>>>>> > or
>>>>> how
>>>>> > toresearch info for our projects. Whatever. I would gladly organize >
>>>>> this
>>>>> > ifthere is interest. What I mean is people could let me know what >
>>>>> they
>>>>> > arequalified to teach and/or what they would like to learn about and
>>>>> > I
>>>>> > wouldpass out assignments each month. No one has to read the posts if
>>>>> they
>>>>> > arenot interested, but I think that many people could benefit from >
>>>>> this.
>>>>> > I,myself, have a lot of difficulty with possesives and the rules
>>>>> > surroundingthem. I would love someone qualified to teach about these
>>>>> stepping
>>>>> > forward.Not only would it help each of us by our learning something,
>>>>> >  >
>>>>> but
>>>>> it
>>>>> > wouldhelp the teacher with writing practice as they create their
>>>>> lessons. Let
>>>>> > meknow and let's start expanding our minds and abilities. Eve
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