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Beth Hancock

The Innovative Educator: 5 Ways to Build Your 1.0 and 2.0 Personal Learning Network - 11 views

  • Sunday, August 1, 2010 5 Ways to Build Your 1.0 and 2.0 Personal Learning Network The digital age has made the development of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) easier than ever before. The PLN is a network created by an individual learner, specific to the learner’s needs extending relevant learning connections to those around the globe who share interests, passions, and talents. PLNs provide individuals with an unprecedented ability to access and connect with leaders and experts around the world bringing together communities, resources and information impossible to access solely from within school walls. Personal learning networks can be comprised of people you know via face-to-face (f2f) and virtual connections. In the best of all worlds they are people you connect with in both ways. Personal Learning Networks can be described as 1.0 and 2.0
  • Sunday, August 1, 2010 5 Ways to Build Your 1.0 and 2.0 1Personal Learning Network The digital age has made the development of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) easier than ever before. The PLN is a network created by an individual learner, specific to the learner’s needs extending relevant learning connections to those around the globe who share interests, passions, and talents. PLNs provide individuals with an unprecedented ability to access and connect with leaders and experts around the world bringing together communities, resources and information impossible to access solely from within school walls. Personal learning networks can be comprised of people you know via face-to-face (f2f) and virtual connections. In the best of all worlds they are people you connect with in both ways. Personal Learning Networks can be described as 1.0 and 2.0 . In the 1.0 stage participants are mainly consumers of information. In the 2.0 stage participants are actually producing/creating information. Most wh
  • Sunday, August 1, 2010 5 Ways to Build Your 1.0 and 2.0 1 Personal Learning Network The digital age has made the development of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) easier than ever before. The PLN is a network created by an individual learner, specific to the learner’s needs extending relevant learning connections to those around the globe who share interests, passions, and talents. PLNs provide individuals with an unprecedented ability to access and connect with leaders and experts around the world bringing together communities, resources and information impossible to access solely from within school walls. Personal learning networks can be comprised of people you know via face-to-face (f2f) and virtual connections. In the best of all worlds they are people you connect with in both ways. Personal Learning Networks can be described as 1.0 and 2.0 . In the 1.0 stage participants are mainly consumers of information. In the 2.0 stage participants are actually producing/creating information. Most wh o are
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  • just beginning to build personal learning networks may start by engaging in 1.0
    • Daniel Salvas
       
      yeah, that sounds about right.
  • Teachers can visit this site to share what they’re doing and learn who is doing similar work within
    • anonymous
       
      I think it's great that you can see what others are doing in the district.
    • Sydney Villa
       
      I agree, it allows you to connect with your colleges and gain insight into what you could possibly implement inside your classroom while also sharing things that have worked well for you in the past with others. 
  • their school or district
  • I developed a site called Innovation Field Trips which enables schools engaged in innovative work to share
  • innovative educators and leaders
  • Join a social network, subscribe to blogs, comment and Tweet. If you do, you’ll not only learn a lot, but you will contribute to the learning of others as well.
    • Stephanie Falcone
       
      I agree with this 100%. Reading about PLN's get me excited to connect with other teachers and learn from them!
    • anonymous
       
      I think as long as you're careful with what you join and how you use it (ex: twitter, facebook), these connections can be really useful!
    • mary ann st jacques
       
      Also, like Patrick said, I think it's great if just using it as a vehicle to gain and share information in your field rather than for personal purposes.
  • PLN is a network created by an individual learner, specific to the learner’s needs extending relevant learning connections to those around the globe who share interests, passions, and talents
    • Sean Murphy
       
      Good definition, although perhaps could find an easier way to say this
    • Caitlin Anelli
       
      i support students seeing as much real life experience they can get from lessons
  • Build your personal learning network by sharing what you’re doing and connecting with others who are doing (or interested in doing) the same.
    • Gina Renda
       
      Blog I read talked about teacher in Middle East(maybe Iran) using the Great Gatsby as a way to illustrate excesses of American culture-thought interesting considering movie is coming out and my sophomore is reading it. Interesting to see how teachers elsewhere use same techniques but with different slant
  • lurking
    • Sean Murphy
       
      Some of the most useful things I've ever learned on the internet were simply from lurking. Paintball, Photography, Car Repair - Your question is not new, someone else already asked it, you just have to FIND where they asked it
    • Sean Murphy
       
      Embedded denied by YouTube? Criminal. 
    • Sean Murphy
       
      My only thought when I watch these videos is the sheer number of reams of paper he's wasting - get a digital illustrator and stop slashing and burning the rain forest so someone can understand facebook
    • Caitlin Anelli
       
      i will be the devil's advocate: making new friends is great but please use common sense and caution on these networks
    • anonymous
       
      Maybe he likes to draw.
  • Keeping up with more blogs will be difficult.
    • Daniel Salvas
       
      Good point.  Even with them all funneling to one place, it's a lot of information to process. 
    • Gina Renda
       
      But like anything else, you are going to quickly scan what you want to invest your time in and dump the rest
    • Sean Murphy
       
      But make sure you lurk for a long time.
    • Daniel Salvas
       
      I've been known to "lurk."
    • Sean Murphy
       
      This is one of the best descriptions of twitter i've ever come across. It's incredibly hard for me to describe it to "digital immigrants", and I've already forwarded this video to someone who I've tried to explain it to in the past and most likely failed.  But again - flashing and burning forrest here bro. 
    • mary ann st jacques
       
      For the first time, I feel like I get the value in twitter. Being a "Digital Immigrant" myself, I lacked the perspective to see how twitter can be utilized. It is a great explanation!
    • Sean Murphy
       
      Any message about joining facebook should come with a huge disclaimer. HUGE. Sometimes it's best to not even have one. 
    • Caitlin Anelli
       
      i do not think teachers should become friends on facebook with students, that is just one big can of worms
  • your f2f
    • Sean Murphy
       
      I like how they never explain this abbreviation for Face to Face
    • anonymous
       
      They did in a previous paragraph. 
    • Sean Murphy
       
      I apparently don't pay attention....I'm such a skimmer
    • Daniel Salvas
       
      Kayleigh, we're all friends here!
    • Sean Murphy
       
      I feel like the face to face learning communities will be more useful early on while we're trying to find our places in districts and classes. It's different to speak to another teacher who has different expectations/admin/kids, vs someone who has worked for 10 years in the school you're just starting at. 
    • mary ann st jacques
       
      I agree. In establishing yourself, face to face communication is still really important and reveals qualities you have or just your demeanor and personality which may not be revealed otherwise.
    • Daniel Salvas
       
      I also agree.  I think we all need to figure out for ourselves to what extent we should use sites like facebook and twitter early on to connect with our school communities.
  • PLNs provide individuals with an unprecedented ability to access and connect with leaders and experts around the world bringing together communities, resources and information impossible to access solely from within school walls
    • Stephanie Falcone
       
      I think this is a great way to find lesson plans and different classroom managment technqiues.
    • anonymous
       
      I agree.  I think it will be very helpful for all of us.
    • mary ann st jacques
       
      Yes, it would be a great resource for innovative lesson plan topics and activities.
    • Daniel Salvas
       
      essentially a way to "sit on the pulse" of the newest ideas in education.
    • Gina Renda
       
      Interesting to see how teachers from other countries/cultures view/present similiar materials
  • In the 1.0 stage participants are mainly consumers of information. In the 2.0 stage participants are actually producing/creating information.
    • Stephanie Falcone
       
      I would say we're in the 1.0 stage right now.
    • anonymous
       
      I think once we become comfortable with researching others work, and creating our own lesson plans, guidelines, etc., we will join the 2.0 stage and share ours!  
    • Daniel Salvas
       
      but that's ok.  I think during student teaching once we've had time for trial and error with our own ideas, we can move on to 2.0.
    • Gina Renda
       
      Definitely more comfortable with "watching and learning" stage of 1.0
    • Beth Hancock
       
      I've got trust issues: how do I know the resources are legit? Doesn't the school give us everything we need? when did this change? What percentage of teachers are actually up to 2.0 at this point?
  • One terrific way to build your personal learning network is to find out if there are other teachers in your school and district doing innovative work with which you connect
    • Stephanie Falcone
       
      I think connecting with other teachers and building relationships is key.
    • Caitlin Anelli
       
      i believe this is the most important. didn't we talk about this is ms. schall's class in the Burn In bok?
    • anonymous
       
      I'm not sure it was in the book but I do remember talking about it.  You need to build connections in order to help yourself become a better teacher.
    • mary ann st jacques
       
      Yes, we read it too. It noted that there will be times when you will need the positive support of your peers during the "rough" days.  
    • mary ann st jacques
       
      Yes, we read that in "Burned In" and discussed it in class as well. It's important to have a positive circle of peers to confide in especially on those more trying days.
    • mary ann st jacques
       
      We read that in "Burned In' and discussed it as well. Surrounding yourself with a positive group of professional peers is key especially on those trying days. This would give you an opportunity to expand your group.
    • Daniel Salvas
       
      I know for me personally, I like to see "expert demonstration" or rather, that I learn best by seeing somebody else do it and explaining "why."  Having a peer that can share great ideas would be priceless.
    • Gina Renda
       
      Also need connections to help you get through emotional burn-out
  • Visiting and connecting with educators at other schools who are pursuing similar work can result in powerful learning.
    • Stephanie Falcone
       
      Getting involved in innovation field trips sounds like a great opportunity!
    • Daniel Salvas
       
      Absolutely, also a way to broaden your network.
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    • Stephanie Falcone
       
      Social networking online has really open the door of opportunities for a lot of people. My sister works in HR and she uses LinkedIn on a daily basis to post jobs, which people not only in her network can see, but somebody else's and so on and so forth.
    • Daniel Salvas
       
      this video explains perfect why I haven't completely abandoned facebook.  While I find it pretentious and a chore at this point, it's still a great way to remain in contact with a lot of people.
    • Gina Renda
       
      And you control who is in your network so unless you are indiscriminately "friending" or adding people to your PLN it can be an extremely rewarding experience
  • Innovate My Class
  • Publish the work that is taking place is your classroom
  • Classroom 2.0 (for educators using Web 2.0 technology)
  • Transforming Ed for The 21st Century
  • Personal learning networks can be comprised of people you know via face-to-face (f2f) and virtual connections.
  • Find Classroom Teachers With Whom You Can Connect
  • Any school can use this site to showcase the innovative work of classroom teachers who have integrated various tech tools into instruction.
  • Pick 5 Blogs you find interesting and start reading them
  • Discover What Other Schools Are Doing
  • Host an Innovation Field Trip / Open House
  • School Innovation Field Trip Quick Guide
  • Learning networks are a great tool to communicate
  • Become a part of the conversation and start commenting on the blogs you read. You’ll be amazed but how well participating in the read/write web helps your professional growth.
    • Daniel Salvas
       
      Exactly.  Transitioning to the 2.0 means contributing your own ideas and getting feedback from other professionals.
    • Sydney Villa
       
      Networking is an important part of any profession. Social networking is no different those connections are beneficial to you as well as other educators that might stumble across the conversation.
  • Pick a topic you’re interested in and do a Twitter search for that term
  • "In Plain English"
    • Beth Hancock
       
      I'm still a little curious about intellectual property and why someone would share "what works". Isn't there enough to do in a day?
  • 1-Face to Face
  • 1-Face to Face
    • Beth Hancock
       
      I still think the SUPPORT is the most important take away here...
  • 0 Subscrib
    • Beth Hancock
       
      This issue is crucial....How would anyone be able to meet the demands of the NJCCCS, the district and finding all new websites! 
  • 4-Twitter
    • Beth Hancock
       
      Examples? 
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Patrick Higgins

Top 12 Things You Learned In School That Your Students Won't | TeachHUB - 0 views

  • There's a contentious debate among techy teachers who are ready to discard handwriting / cursive and traditional teachers who see the value for reading, writing and fine motor skills that teaching handwriting provides.
    • Patrick Higgins
       
      This is a surprisingly heated debate.  The only reason I cling to for learning to write in cursive is the discipline aspect of it--training your body to do what your mind wants on such a small scale.  Seeing a child struggle for hours on homework that has to be in cursive, however, quickly makes me lose my resolve in that argument.
    • Gina Renda
       
      My cursive is horrible-probably from lack of using it. Automatically print now. Still need cursive for John Hancock's, no?
  • Diagramming Sentences
    • Patrick Higgins
       
      How many of you had to do this?  I actually didn't do this until I got to high school (Catholic, of course).  My elementary schools focused almost entirely on process writing.
    • Gina Renda
       
      Mrs. Inzano's English 3A and 4A. She loved diagramming sentences. I think I've mentally blocked the whole thing because it was so very traumatic. She was a wonderful teacher but a bit of a Nazi when it came to diagramming.(and I will not tell you what decade that was!)
Caitlin Anelli

On Twitter: To Follow or Not to Follow | Edutopia - 2 views

  • @TheNerdyTeacher
    • Daniel Salvas
       
      I found his name to be delightful!
    • Beth Hancock
       
      I am sure the students did too. We will never know if he is actually a Nerd. Not my place to judge.
    • Beth Hancock
       
      can you have more than one? is it meant to be a professional or personal tool?
  • not a place for me to connect with students from my school.
    • Beth Hancock
       
      Excellent point
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  • guidelines
    • Beth Hancock
       
      would love a copy of these.
  • I reserve the right to unfollow you
    • Beth Hancock
       
      that's right, big fella. that is important because I think people have a false sense of confidence behind a keyboard.
    • Daniel Salvas
       
      very true.  good observation.
    • Caitlin Anelli
       
      it is good to tell them at the start. the student probably does not want to be the only unlisted kid in the chat
  • 2) Create a Set of Follow Rules to Share with Students
    • Daniel Salvas
       
      Important to maintain order over the students.  It could be very easy to get overly "silly" online.
    • Beth Hancock
       
      agreed
    • Stephanie Falcone
       
      Agree! Setting guidelines for students is so important!
  • 1) Have a School-Only Account
  • DM me a question
    • Beth Hancock
       
      Direct Message
  • Some people might raise an eyebrow if teachers and students are communicating behind the privacy of DMs
    • Beth Hancock
       
      I wonder if teacher's have been reprimanded for these 'relationships" Do all school districts have guidelines for twitter and other social networking?
    • Daniel Salvas
       
      Very true, I feel especially for male teachers.
    • Caitlin Anelli
       
      check with the school
  • 3) Limit the DMs
    • Daniel Salvas
       
      Always better to have witnesses.
  • By following these three guidelines, I have a great Twitter relationship with my students
    • Daniel Salvas
       
      He shows a great way to interact with students, but also does a good job of showing the responsibilities that come with the territory.
Beth Hancock

Tweet Spot: Web 2.0 Educators Are Atwitter About Twitter | Edutopia - 3 views

    • anonymous
       
      Why are people so interested in what others are up to?  Feedback.
    • Stephanie Falcone
       
      I think it's just the world we live in. craziness!
    • Daniel Salvas
       
      It seems like a "bit much" to me.  Just sayin'
    • Gina Renda
       
      I think it's a conceited way to feel like what you have to say is valid. 15 minutes of fame...Not into Twitter but know a guy from High School on Facebook-no one remembers him except for the fact that he never said a word(very shy)-has over 500 friends on FB and is always posting-very strange
    • Gina Renda
       
      Interesting idea to set up account for students and parents
    • Stephanie Falcone
       
      I agree. I actually really like that idea.
    • Gina Renda
       
      You'd have to be careful and specifically outline rules for posting
  • In the classroom, I might set up a Twitter account for just my students and their parents
    • anonymous
       
      How would this work for digital immigrants?
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  • I also think it would be interesting to track brainstorms -- students immediately post a thought on Twitter as it enters their head, regardless of whether that idea fits into the current classroom lesson, making the site, if you will, a "parking lot" for thoughts.
    • anonymous
       
      I'm pretty against twitter but this is an interesting concept.
    • Beth Hancock
       
      that is cool. esp. if it is on a projector
    • Gina Renda
       
      allowing teens to "immediately" post what comes to their mind can be not only dangerous-lol-but it could be a waste of time weeding out the impulse/nonsense. Think it's better to let them think first before they "blurt" ideas. Definitely can get out of control or potentially lead to some touchy situations.
  • 140 characters per pos
    • Stephanie Falcone
       
      I feel like 140 characters is alot for just a status update.
    • anonymous
       
      Agreed.  And I feel like that's exactly what it is...a status update.
    • Gina Renda
       
      Agree as well. Status should be simply, direct, to the point. Isn't that the purpose of Twitter-quick glimpse?
  • It's a nice way to keep up informally with colleagues, family, or friends
    • Stephanie Falcone
       
      I agree to a certain extent, but you can also keep in touch by e-mail, phone, etc.
    • Gina Renda
       
      Hate to admit it, but my phone conversations are getting shorter and far between because I'm getting better at texting. Just don't have time to sit and chat anymore.
  • A teacher might also share short updates at the end of each school week as a simple way to keep parents informed
    • Stephanie Falcone
       
      Keeping parents in the loop is so important!
  • As a creative project, a teacher could post a short-story starter, then let students continue to write the story as a group, each taking turns creating the next sentence or two.
    • anonymous
       
      Guidelines would need to be set so things would not become inappropriate.  
Sean Murphy

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mary ann st jacques

Twittering, Not Frittering: Professional Development in 140 Characters | Edutopia - 0 views

    • Sean Murphy
       
      Why twitter is important
  • Critics argue that it's nothing but a high tech distraction.
    • Sean Murphy
       
      Old People
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  • I have no patience for reading about what someone is barbecuing."
    • Sean Murphy
       
      A tool is only as usefull as the people who use it
    • mary ann st jacques
       
      This article is swaying my perception of Twitter. I like the aspect of "expanding my world" of information and resources.
  • "I get insights from other teachers in the field who are using these tools. It's professional development for me, no doubt."
    • Sean Murphy
       
      Twitter is important for everyone
  • Their suggestions included using Twitter as an emergency-response system, to publish school announcements, and to post ideas for enrichment activities after school. Getting fast feedback from people with diverse perspectives appealed to Walker. "It was kind of neat," he says.
    • Gina Renda
       
      Already using e-blast and texting. Last time school was cancelled I got a call on my cell and my landline, text on my cell and an e-mail. I think there are enough ways to reach out and touch me
  • According to Cosand, using Twitter for professional development is a good model for twenty-first-century learning.
  • "Once I gather information from observing, then I'm ready to apply it myself in my situation. Watch, observe, apply. It's been great."
  • They like being able to ask and answer questions, learn from experts, share resources, and react to events on the fly.
  • . Critics argue that it's nothing but a high tech distraction.
Patrick Higgins

Jim Burke: The English Teacher's Companion: Senior Moments: We are all Hamlet - 2 views

  • My senior classes are just beginning to read Hamlet.
    • Patrick Higgins
       
      This reminds me of when I first read Hamlet as well.  
    • Sean Murphy
       
      I find it to be more like Henry V
    • Stephanie Falcone
       
      I read Hamlet my senior year of high school too.
    • anonymous
       
      I really enjoyed reading Hamlet in high school but I hated reading it in college.
    • Beth Hancock
       
      I skimmed it.
    • Daniel Salvas
       
      I found this to be slightly troubling :(
    • mary ann st jacques
       
      I loved reading Hamlet in high school, but my son, who recently read it, didn't enjoy it very much.
    • Gina Renda
       
      He's my idol
  • So, as with Hamlet, though we hope with a lot less trauma, they will spend much of their remaining time attempting to answer it.
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    Great post by Jim.  Must-read!
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Sean Murphy

101 Super Sites for Social Studies Teachers - 0 views

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    Really helpful in finding resources.
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