Now let me tell you one thing about Daniel, he really eats and breathes the virtual medium. He is self trained, but in a way that is best because he has a wealth of real life knowledge and examples that we can actually relate to.
His lectuers were like masterclasses. He would teach and then it was up to us to run with it.
One of our exercises was to create a collaboration poem on a shared wiki space.
It was easy for me because I know computers, its like an extension of my arm but there were a few people who really struggled.
However under the direction of our class president Mafi we got there and the outcome is surprisingly good.
The poem has flow and rhythm, amazing considering it has so many diverse styles and voices.
Here is the poem:
It begins...in the island of Tonga - the promised land,
Awaken the giant within, paddle that waka
Awaken the giant within, paddle that waka
to the great ocean of moana nui a kiwa
Untouched, encounter a world as nature intended
Un-spoilt by greed,
Authentic Polynesia, protected beauty and cultural authenticity,
Tonga ‘jewel in the pacific’
Where time begins...
Where time stands still...
Chaos and order play off one another in a deadly game of chess.
Is this Aphrodite's Island? is it the wind that touches my neck?
Who and whose breath?
Yes, yes it is...the island where the sun's rays sparkle on the shining sea.
The sea is here, the sea is there, the sea is all around.
Tagaloa calls.
Can we see? can we feel? can we hear? Smell.
The waves as they crash upon the rocks.
Draw that as the spray swirls around your head, around your body, taste the salt!
Upon your lips, upon your tongue.
Hurl your hair. Your core.
From afar the coral is serene, within the coral all is war.
Mataki au ki nga waka, u ana mai ki uta.
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