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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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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.
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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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Is Google Making Us Stupid? - Magazine - The Atlantic - 1 views

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    for research project
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Nut allergies -- a Yuppie invention - Los Angeles Times - 1 views

  • which I read in between my perusal of Classical Philology and the IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics -- makes more or less the same argument
    • Patrick Higgins
       
      Such snark, I love it.  
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    Why are kids allergic to nuts?
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High school expels student for tweeting f-word | Technically Incorrect - CNET News - 1 views

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    This is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. If every student who verbally used the F word on school property was expelled there would be no school overcrowding. George Carlin must be spinning in his grave. As long as whatever is said or done doesn't take place or continue/spill on school property or affect the operation of the school, it is not the business or jurisdiction of public schools.
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    Jolyn Veres' impressive volleyball statistics from her time at Cenetary College
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National Association for the Education of Young Children | NAEYC - 0 views

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    News and Highlights NAEYC National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development This year's Institute will be held June 10-13 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Register online today! Start Planning Your Institute Experience Use our online session search tool to sort sessions by presenter's last name, topic track category, day, or keyword(s).
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Groups - The Educator's PLN - 0 views

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    The Educator's PLN The personal learning network for educators

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Flipped Classroom - 1 views

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    Definition of a Flipped Classroom.
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tool at a time - 1 views

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    Great resource for building your network of tools
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The Patent Troll - Business - GOOD - 0 views

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    Patent Trolls - with this horrible line. "One could argue that {the troll} could, in some bizarre way, be considered a modern Robin Hood, stealing from the giants of corporate America to prop up smaller businesses." - This represents a fundamental misunderstanding of what most patent trolls are - foils for larger corporations trying to eliminate competition. 
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    For those of you with iPads, these are some great options for storytelling.
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Schools wanted for exciting new Mozilla Open Badges Project | HASTAC - 0 views

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    this is an interesting project.  The Open Badges movement allows for students and others to earn "badges" for competencies they display in non-traditional pursuits.  
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    Really helpful in finding resources.
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    Digital Nativism Digital Delusions and Digital Deprivation
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    Great mobile learning site
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