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i say:
Two sparrows frolicking together in the morning light have, within themselves, the power to test the science of flight Given no thought to lift and drag They may, by nature, zig-zag and roll in a fine way, though without hands They are life and smallness sweeping all wind before them, leaving nothing behind.
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teaching
teaching is an action, an action that embodies creativity as a way-of-doing: a life praxis. in a matrix of social structures and pathways it formalizes the path of movement of energies between two people, the teacher and the student. at the same moment of this formalization, equal energies must reverse the implied hierarchy of this polarization and exchange the roles of the participants: the forces defined and applied by the social matrix re-configured or simply discarded. the two collect the sum total of their knowing, rooted in the sensory awarenesses of experience, and bring it to the forefront of relation. the reciprocal flow of life energy thus initiated must hold as its frequency the organic synchronicity of the two individuals and the existence of formal structure must dissipate into a Presence of genuine and open dialogue. an exchange, a movement of energies that generates a surplus that both might walk away from the encounter inspired, that is, with a higher state of energy, than when the encounter began.
because neoscenes teaching::learning activities are in vastly differing physical, cultural, temporal, and infrastructural frameworks, there is seldom sense in having a 'standard' web interface outlining the workshop or seminar. this is also a meaningful conceptual choice. to leave rigid plans aside, enter the teaching situation with clear senses and empty agenda; rely on the spontaneous generation of relevant knowledge that is directly dependent on the individuals who have come together and their life interests. relevant localized knowledge-generation for transformational be-ing. students: teach.

areas [keywords] of teaching experience include (in no particular order): tactical media, concentration, networking, systems, seeing, learning, distributed presence, creativity, energy, military-industrial complex, listening, documenting, recording, globalization, blogging, photography, video, audio, sound, hearing, performance, technology, networks, collaboration, happenings, locative media, fluxus, nomadism, situationists, new journalism, new media, remote presence, telepresence, experimental film, telematics, telecommunications, geo-sciences, e-culture, streaming media, visual-sonic art, TAZ (Temporary Autonomous Zones), dynamics of techno-social systems, walkabout, bush-whacking, located mediation, attention, remix, focus, presence, being-here-now, editing, manipulating, Time-Domain Electromagnetism, gravity, radio, DIY,
some points and hints for students :: a remix
point be where you are, look deep into the world from your point of view, and into the self, and out to the Other. share what you experience
point find a flow that you can tap into, do so, pay attention to it, and see where it takes you
point learn how to focus your energies on something; do that, at least for a time, and see what reflects and refracts from that focus
point action makes anything possible -- there is no such thing as failure, there is only change
point be open to all possible flows -- incoming and outgoing -- this will show up as (r)evolution in your life as well as a lived practice (praxis
point movement along with an intuitive flow will reveal truth in its variable forms -- seek it out
point creativity and rationality are two words which partially describe human behaviors -- no words can describe the full reality of behavior. creativity is the movement of energies, rationality is the play of social abstractions -- deal with both, you will have to anyway
point seriously enjoy what you do, -- if you don't, then try changing what you do until the enjoyment returns -- smile, it's Lighter than you think
point keep your own rules and points in mind while understanding that rules are only socially applied pathways that determine possible ways of human collaboration. collaborate often: define new pathways!
hints: breathe, listen to your breath, listen to the breath of other things

understand what energy is and where your energy comes from

be a receiver and transmitter of energy.

absorb many forms of energy.

drink plenty of water

be someplace, not just anyplace, and not everywhere.

participate.

watch the sky often.

internalize or embody memory
classes:
students say:
I began to understand how to use technology in innovative ways in aiding the expression of human experiences. I was challenged to see that technology can and should be used for other intent besides commercial use or self-promotion. I learned to create a better forum of communication between persons by allowing one to trust their intuition and awareness on various levels.
-- Sarah, BFA, CU-Boulder
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