Letter 2: “Making space”
Focus – (noun) a central point, as of attraction, attention, or activity
Evoke – (verb) to call up, produce, elicit or draw forth
Contemplate – (verb) to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully
Difference – (noun) the state or relation of being different; dissimilarity
Making – (verb) to produce; cause to exist or happen; bring about
Designing – (verb) to plan and fashion artistically or skillfully
Space – (noun) the portion or extent of this in a given instance
Social – (adjective) relating to, devoted to, or characterized by friendly companionship or relations
Innovative – (adjective) tending to innovate, or introduce something new or different; characterized by innovation
VOCABULARY: UNDERSTANDING CONCEPTS
Letter 3: “Virtual Reality: Our Digital Escape”
Letter 3: “Virtual Reality: Our Digital Escape”
Reflect – (verb) to think, ponder, or meditate
Repeat – (verb) to do or say something again
Phrase – (noun) a sequence of two or more words arranged in a grammatical construction and acting as a unit in a sentence
Select – (verb) to choose in preference to another or others; pick out
Reflect – (verb) to think, ponder, or meditate
Repeat – (verb) to do or say something again
Phrase – (noun) a sequence of two or more words arranged in a grammatical construction and acting as a unit in a sentence
Select – (verb) to choose in preference to another or others; pick out
Letter 4: “Restructuring text”
Letter 4: “Restructuring text”
Restructure – (verb) to effect a fundamental change in (as an organization or system)
Create – (verb) to evolve from one's own thought or imagination, as a work of art or an invention
Value – (noun) relative worth, merit, or importance
Share – (verb) to use, participate in, enjoy, receive, etc., jointly
Process – (noun) a systematic series of actions directed to some end
Practice – (noun) habit; custom
Reflection – (noun) a thought occurring in consideration or meditation
Solitude – (noun) the state of being or living alone; seclusion
Learning – (noun) the act or process of acquiring knowledge or skill
Restructure – (verb) to effect a fundamental change in (as an organization or system)
Create – (verb) to evolve from one's own thought or imagination, as a work of art or an invention
Value – (noun) relative worth, merit, or importance
Share – (verb) to use, participate in, enjoy, receive, etc., jointly
Process – (noun) a systematic series of actions directed to some end
Practice – (noun) habit; custom
Reflection – (noun) a thought occurring in consideration or meditation
Solitude – (noun) the state of being or living alone; seclusion
Learning – (noun) the act or process of acquiring knowledge or skill
Letter 5: “Sharing what we see when we read”
Letter 5: “Sharing what we see when we read”
Theatre – (noun) the theater, dramatic performances as a branch of art; the drama:
Metaphor – (noun) a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance
See – (verb) to perceive (things) mentally; discern; understand
Image – (noun) a mental representation; idea; conception
Move – (noun) an action toward an objective or goal; step
Play – (noun) an attempt to accomplish something, often in a manner showing craft or calculation; maneuver
Frame – (noun) form, constitution, or structure in general; system; order
Structure – (noun) a complex system considered from the point of view of the whole rather than of any single part
Scene – (noun) the place where some action or event occurs
Across – (preposition) on or to the other side of; beyond
Aisle – (noun) a walkway between or along sections of seats in a theater, classroom, or the like
Syntax – (noun) the study of the rules for the formation of grammatical sentences in a language
Conjure – (verb) to bring to mind; recall
Relevant – (adjective) bearing upon or connected with the matter in hand; pertinent
Reading – (verb) the action or practice of a person who reads
Interpret – (verb) to give or provide the meaning of; explain; explicate; elucidate
Process – (noun) a systematic series of actions directed to some end
Hub – (noun) a center around which other things revolve or from which they radiate
Network – (noun) an association of individuals having a common interest, formed to provide mutual assistance, helpful information, or the like
Become – (verb) to come, change, or grow to be (as specified)
Singularity – (noun) the state, fact, or quality of being singular
Difference – (noun) the state or relation of being different; dissimilarity
Connect – (verb) to join, link, or fasten together; unite or bind
Destiny – (noun) the predetermined, usually inevitable or irresistible, course of events
Theatre – (noun) the theater, dramatic performances as a branch of art; the drama:
Metaphor – (noun) a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance
See – (verb) to perceive (things) mentally; discern; understand
Image – (noun) a mental representation; idea; conception
Move – (noun) an action toward an objective or goal; step
Play – (noun) an attempt to accomplish something, often in a manner showing craft or calculation; maneuver
Frame – (noun) form, constitution, or structure in general; system; order
Structure – (noun) a complex system considered from the point of view of the whole rather than of any single part
Scene – (noun) the place where some action or event occurs
Across – (preposition) on or to the other side of; beyond
Aisle – (noun) a walkway between or along sections of seats in a theater, classroom, or the like
Syntax – (noun) the study of the rules for the formation of grammatical sentences in a language
Conjure – (verb) to bring to mind; recall
Relevant – (adjective) bearing upon or connected with the matter in hand; pertinent
Reading – (verb) the action or practice of a person who reads
Interpret – (verb) to give or provide the meaning of; explain; explicate; elucidate
Process – (noun) a systematic series of actions directed to some end
Hub – (noun) a center around which other things revolve or from which they radiate
Network – (noun) an association of individuals having a common interest, formed to provide mutual assistance, helpful information, or the like
Become – (verb) to come, change, or grow to be (as specified)
Singularity – (noun) the state, fact, or quality of being singular
Difference – (noun) the state or relation of being different; dissimilarity
Connect – (verb) to join, link, or fasten together; unite or bind
Destiny – (noun) the predetermined, usually inevitable or irresistible, course of events
Letter 6: “Question”
Letter 6: “Question”
Raised – (verb) to put forward; present for public consideration
Shared – (verb) to use, participate in, enjoy, receive, etc., jointly
Right – (adjective) fitting or appropriate; suitable
Moment – (noun) a definite period or stage, as in a course of events; juncture
Chaos – (noun) a state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization or order
Confusion – (noun) lack of clearness or distinctness
Embrace – (verb) to take or receive gladly or eagerly; accept willingly
Resistance – (noun) the opposition offered by one thing, force, etc., to another
Raised – (verb) to put forward; present for public consideration
Shared – (verb) to use, participate in, enjoy, receive, etc., jointly
Right – (adjective) fitting or appropriate; suitable
Moment – (noun) a definite period or stage, as in a course of events; juncture
Chaos – (noun) a state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization or order
Confusion – (noun) lack of clearness or distinctness
Embrace – (verb) to take or receive gladly or eagerly; accept willingly
Resistance – (noun) the opposition offered by one thing, force, etc., to another
Letter 7: “Simulating a society”
Letter 7: “Simulating a society”
Platform – (noun) a place for public discussion; forum
Momentous – (adjective) of great or far-reaching importance or consequence
Formation – (noun) the act or process of forming or the state of being formed
Dramatic – (adjective) highly effective; striking
Transform – (verb) to change in condition, nature, or character; convert
Understanding – (noun) mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation
Mapping – (verb) to represent or delineate on or as if on a map
Simulate – (verb) to create a simulation, likeness, or model of (a situation, system, or the like)
Platform – (noun) a place for public discussion; forum
Momentous – (adjective) of great or far-reaching importance or consequence
Formation – (noun) the act or process of forming or the state of being formed
Dramatic – (adjective) highly effective; striking
Transform – (verb) to change in condition, nature, or character; convert
Understanding – (noun) mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation
Mapping – (verb) to represent or delineate on or as if on a map
Simulate – (verb) to create a simulation, likeness, or model of (a situation, system, or the like)
From Class 2 (9/17)
From Class 2 (9/17)
Nuance – (noun) a subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response, etc.
Redundant – (adjective) characterized by verbosity or unnecessary repetition in expressing ideas; prolix
Connectivity – (noun) the state or quality of being connected or connective
Emergent – (adjective) coming into view or notice; issuing
Nuance – (noun) a subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response, etc.
Redundant – (adjective) characterized by verbosity or unnecessary repetition in expressing ideas; prolix
Connectivity – (noun) the state or quality of being connected or connective
Emergent – (adjective) coming into view or notice; issuing
Letter 8: “Reading the other’s posting”
Letter 8: “Reading the other’s posting”
Immerse – (verb) to involve deeply; absorb
Deep – (adjective) not superficial; profound
Understanding – (noun) mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation
Mode – (noun) a manner of acting or doing; method; way
Reading – (verb) the action or practice of a person who reads
Immerse – (verb) to involve deeply; absorb
Deep – (adjective) not superficial; profound
Understanding – (noun) mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation
Mode – (noun) a manner of acting or doing; method; way
Reading – (verb) the action or practice of a person who reads
Letter 9: “New forms of intimacy and friendship”
Letter 9: “New forms of intimacy and friendship”
Intimacy – (noun) a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person or group
Agency – (noun) a means of exerting power or influence; instrumentality
Emotion – (noun) an affective state of consciousness in which joy, sorrow, fear, hate, or the like, is experienced, as distinguished from cognitive and volitional states of consciousness
Creativity – (noun) the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, interpretations, etc.; originality, progressiveness, or imagination
Self – (noun) the ego; that which knows, remembers, desires, suffers, etc., as contrasted with that known, remembered, etc.
Form – (noun) a particular condition, character, or mode in which something appears
Friendship – (noun) the state of being a friend; association as friends
Intimacy – (noun) a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person or group
Agency – (noun) a means of exerting power or influence; instrumentality
Emotion – (noun) an affective state of consciousness in which joy, sorrow, fear, hate, or the like, is experienced, as distinguished from cognitive and volitional states of consciousness
Creativity – (noun) the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, interpretations, etc.; originality, progressiveness, or imagination
Self – (noun) the ego; that which knows, remembers, desires, suffers, etc., as contrasted with that known, remembered, etc.
Form – (noun) a particular condition, character, or mode in which something appears
Friendship – (noun) the state of being a friend; association as friends
Letter 10: “Theory of Assemblages”
Letter 10: “Theory of Assemblages”
Social – (adjective) relating to, devoted to, or characterized by friendly companionship or relations
Ontology – (noun) the branch of metaphysics that studies the nature of existence or being as such
Autonomy – (noun) independence or freedom, as of the will or one's actions
Entity – (noun) being or existence, especially when considered as distinct, independent, or self-contained
Assemblage – (noun) a group of persons or things gathered or collected; an assembly; collection; aggregate
Flow – (noun) movement in or as if in a stream
Social – (adjective) relating to, devoted to, or characterized by friendly companionship or relations
Ontology – (noun) the branch of metaphysics that studies the nature of existence or being as such
Autonomy – (noun) independence or freedom, as of the will or one's actions
Entity – (noun) being or existence, especially when considered as distinct, independent, or self-contained
Assemblage – (noun) a group of persons or things gathered or collected; an assembly; collection; aggregate
Flow – (noun) movement in or as if in a stream
Letter 11: “Reassembling the Social”
Letter 11: “Reassembling the Social”
Sift – (verb) to examine closely
Sort – (verb) to arrange according to sort, kind, or class; separate into sorts; classify
Select – (verb) to choose in preference to another or others; pick out
Assemble – (verb) to bring together or gather into one place, company, body, or whole
Associate – (verb) to connect or bring into relation, as thought, feeling, memory, etc.
Emerge – (verb) to come forth into view or notice, as from concealment or obscurity
Enter – (verb) to come or go in
Reveal – (verb) to make known; disclose; divulge
Sift – (verb) to examine closely
Sort – (verb) to arrange according to sort, kind, or class; separate into sorts; classify
Select – (verb) to choose in preference to another or others; pick out
Assemble – (verb) to bring together or gather into one place, company, body, or whole
Associate – (verb) to connect or bring into relation, as thought, feeling, memory, etc.
Emerge – (verb) to come forth into view or notice, as from concealment or obscurity
Enter – (verb) to come or go in
Reveal – (verb) to make known; disclose; divulge
Letter 12: “Meeting once again”
Letter 12: “Meeting once again”
Aesthetics – (noun) the study of the mind and emotions in relation to the sense of beauty
Abstraction – (noun) the act of considering something as a general quality or characteristic, apart from concrete realities, specific objects, or actual instances
Aphorism – (noun) a terse saying embodying a general truth, or astute observation
Axiom – (noun) a self-evident truth that requires no proof
Aesthetics – (noun) the study of the mind and emotions in relation to the sense of beauty
Abstraction – (noun) the act of considering something as a general quality or characteristic, apart from concrete realities, specific objects, or actual instances
Aphorism – (noun) a terse saying embodying a general truth, or astute observation
Axiom – (noun) a self-evident truth that requires no proof