P2PU Interview I

Here's the transcript of a quick, informal text interview. X: Hi Joe. How are you Y: Hi X! I'm OK how are you? X: I am trying to get back in P2pU Finding that the courses are less well organised on the web site now Y: Hm, I haven't done a whole lot there lately. X: By this, it isnt so clear when courses start. etc They used to be done to a set pattern Y: I think many of them do not "start" or "end" Which I personally think is likely to be a bad idea But also, confusing, when some DO have start and end dates but these aren't clear I can see why you're finding it tedious! I think (maybe this is per usual), the only thing to do is to ask a well-framed question in the mailing list! X: You are prob right. But I find the mailing list a bit daunting It feels to me like quitea close knit group and I am not part of it Y: Maybe easier if you just use it via the web interface (if they have a web interface) But yes, I share the same "outsider" feeling Y: My engagements with them left me feeling quite mad (as in bonkers) and often rather angry too. X: Can I check we are talking about the same list. https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/p2pu-community Y: yes that's the one I was referring to I'm no longer subscribed to it But I guess you can just join, set it up so you get no email, and then post via the web. Hey, I have a curious question for you: could I use this conversation (if I anonymise it), in something I'm writing? specifically, I'm working on a book about peer learning X: Yes Y: http://paragogy.net Cool thanks! It would be interesting to get some more of your thoughts - about P2PU, your own goals and ideas, etc. But what we've said so far is a great start so thanks! I had been leaving the P2PU section blank so far. X: I will have a bit more of a think what I want to get out of P2PU or similar  and come back to you Y: great I'm often online Feel free to chat just as you've done, or send me an email any time Good luck with your efforts to get the kind of experience you're looking for - and let me know any time if you have an idea about how I might help out... Take care!