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Chris Hill

A Theory-Based Approach to the Relationship between Social Capital and Communities of P... - 0 views

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  • Chris Hill on 20 Jun 14
     
    Communities of Practice, Social Capital, and humans influence each other in a variety of ways. As a medium they facilitate and constrain the processes of creating, sharing and applying organizational knowledge.
Sarah Baughman

7 Things You Should Know About Personal Learning Environments - 5 views

www.educause.edu/...personal-learning-environments

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  • Sarah Baughman on 04 Sep 14
     
    This is a link to download a PDF that gives goes in depth about what a personal learning environment is, how it compares to a LMS, and even gives some downsides. I really like this document as it increased my knowledge of PLNs.
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  • Ross Craycraft on 05 Sep 14
     
    Great resource here. I really like the set up of the resource that explains PLNs, explains how they are being utilized now, their importance, and where they are going. Another great resource from Educause.
  • toddsvecusa on 08 Sep 14
     
    I really liked this resource. I have not done much work with PLN's, and this helped me get a better grasp of the concept. The resource really explains how PLN's should be used and what they can and can't help with. I enjoyed the resource. Thank you for sharing.
  • B Bernheim on 08 Sep 14
     
    Sarah - I think you found a gem here. When I began to read the article, I felt that the writer was advocating a narrow focus - solely academic contributors to a PLN/PLE. As I read, the writer added the need to have a variety of contributors in a PLN. The writer addressed the need for members of a PLN to possess information fluency to distinguish a contributor speaking from a position of authority vs someone writing a narrative opinion. I hope (speaking with what little I know) to expand and grow a PLN that has both elements.
anonymous

Connectivism: Creating Learning Communities - 1 views

http://10innovations.alumniportal.com/learning-by-sharing/connectivism-creating-learning-communities.html This article focuses on the relationship one has between work, communal learning and knowle...

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Renee Phoenix

In abundance: Networked participatory practices as scholarship | Stewart | The Internat... - 1 views

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  • Boyer’s (1990) four components of scholarship – discovery, integration, application, and teaching – and to explore them as a techno-cultural system of scholarship suited to an era of knowledge abundance. Not only does the paper find that networked engagement both aligns with and exceeds Boyer’s model for scholarship, it suggests that networked scholarship may enact Boyer’s initial aim of broadening scholarship itself through fostering extensive cross-disciplinary, public ties and rewarding connection, collaboration, and curation between individuals rather than roles or institutions.
  • The way Twitter draws scholars from multiple disciplines and geographic areas together via conversations and hashtags emerged as a clear manifestation of scholarship of integration. Participants demonstrated active engagement with multiple audiences, across fields and disciplines. The accounts that participants connected with in their 24-hour reflections were traced, and in all cases but one participants were found to engage across both geographic and disciplinary boundaries.
  • Boyer (1990) emphasizes scholarship of integration as “research at the boundaries where fields converge…[T]hose engaged in integration ask “What do the findings mean?” (p. 18). Thus scholarship of integration centers on public discussions and negotiations of meaning; what distinguishes the techno-cultural system of NPS is that this happens in constant, abundant real-time. This indirectly reinforces the system’s emphasis on individual rather than institution; the regular unsettling of the boundaries of what is known or understood makes formal hierarchies and categories – tenets of the techno-cultural system of institutional, disciplinary scholarship – difficult to enact and enforce.
  • Renee Phoenix on 02 Jul 15
     
    Bonnie Stewart makes connections between Boyer's four components of scholarship and network participation. She contends that networked engagement fits Boyer's model for scholarship, and broadens scholarship, building connection, collaboration, and curation between individuals rather than roles or institutions.
  • Melodie Worthington on 03 Jul 15
     
    A very interesting article! Even though the word "connectivism" isn't used (that I could find), what the author describes is essentially that. I especially liked this quote from the article: "Twitter served as a space for thinking aloud, sharing expertise, and raising investigative conversations. Participants appeared to carve out regular areas of discussion and investigation for which they become known, in their Twitter circles; peers would then send them links on those topics due to their expressed interests, and signal them into conversations in those areas, thereby extending participants' network reach and visibility." Sounds like connectivism in action!
anonymous

Personal Learning Environments, social media, and self-regulated learning: A natural fo... - 3 views

http://www.sciencedirect.com.libproxy.boisestate.edu/science/article/pii/S1096751611000467 Dabbagh, N., & Kitsantas, A. (2012). Personal Learning Environments, social media, and self-regulated...

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Jennie Finafrock

Community of Practice Design Guide - 4 views

How incredibly helpful! After reading this article, I have a much greater appreciation for the communities and how powerful they can be. With the correct planning, preparation, recruiting, and main...

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started by Tsisana Palmer on 22 Jun 14 1 follow-up, last by Jennie Finafrock on 22 Jun 14
Renee Phoenix

Why do academics blog? An analysis of audiences, purposes and challenges - 3 views

dx.doi.org/...03075079.2013.835624

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  • Renee Phoenix on 02 Jul 15
     
    A content analysis of 100 academic blogs that looks at reasons academics give for blogging and the connection it may have to community of practice.
  • nickurban on 03 Jul 15
     
    I really enjoyed reading this article as it provided further insight into the "why" teachers and higher ed professionals should engage in blogging. Three main ideas really jumped out to me and solidified the validity of blogging: "blogs are a way to expand and disseminate knowledge, make contact with potential collaborators, and have scholarly discussions on a global scale". By engaging in these blogs we enter into a CoP that promotes these virtues by nature as all those involved in the CoP have similar motivations and goals. The communities then function as an opportunity to collaborate on materials, subject matter, and other issues pertinent to the educators. One aspect that is noted is that blogs provide a specific function, thus different blogs will contain different topics, subject matter, and ideas that can be shared online.
  • anonymous on 03 Jul 15
     
    When I used to blog, I realized it was a passive-aggressive way for me to complain about my District. So, I stopped. However, I have found other academic blogs useful. One of my classmates in the EdD program blogs daily, and she is a great source of information. Blogs are also good starting points for research. Reading them often broadens my perspective which in turn helps me in my search for sources.
Melodie Worthington

Connectivism: A Digital Social Learning Theory - 8 views

www.mhwilleke.com/digital-social-learning-theory

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  • Forrest Doud on 07 Sep 13
     
    This article looks at connectivism as "the embodiment of social learning theory in the digital age." It breaks down questions posed by Seimens in terms of how technology and networks connect with learning theories as well as how these translate into the principles of his theory. The values of connectivism as presented by Downes are also highlighted. Specifically it offered a good rationale for why behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism have limitations in the digital age which give rise to the need for researching connectivism.
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  • Jodi Stevens on 08 Sep 13
     
    favorite quote, "It is important, though, to recognize that technological age has changed the face of learning so significantly that new approaches should be considered and studied."
  • Nona Barker on 09 Sep 13
     
    Jodi, I too selected a quote when I was reading this article ... I didn't see your post because I went right to the article! My favourite quote is different though: "Downes (2007) states that 'to teach is to model and demonstrate, to learn is to practice and reflect' (p. 1) as a summation of connectivism." Another thing I appreciate about this article is how concisely it incorporates Downes and Siemens ideas about Connectivism. It boils everything down into a simple "this is how it is" approach. Nice, quick read!
  • Christina Modrell on 09 Sep 13
     
    I liked reading Siemens principles of connectivism. They give great meaning to using connectivism in teaching. I think that the teacher must be able to explain the process before they can put into affect.
  • Melodie Worthington on 03 Jul 15
     
    A good description of how connectivism is a social learning theory for the digital age. An interesting quote about other learning theories: "While these theories are essential to learning in many environments, a new dimension of principles must be developed when learning moves into informal, networked and technological enabled areas."
  • Elizabeth Wood on 05 Jul 15
     
    Melodie, this is a nice and concise article about connectivism. The author does a good job of explaining Downes and Siemens work in a clear but not overly wordy way, especially with the bulleted lists.
  • caaskin on 06 Jul 15
     
    This article provides a succinct overview of connectivism. I particularly like how the author concludes with the point that all social learning starts with the individual and then branches out from there to networks and organizations before returning new knowledge to the individual.
  • Cassie Davenport on 06 Jul 15
     
    Melodie, thank you for sharing this resource. I appreciate the article as it defines connectivism. Yet the authors are careful to point out that the theory is still developing and needs more research. It is healthy to learn that while the digital age is new so are those researching and exploring the informal learning groups that surround it theories. I appreciate the concise explanations and bulleted lists as well.
timrstark

The Integration of Personal Learning Environments & Open Network Learning Environments - 2 views

search.proquest.com.libproxy.boisestate.edu/...958639673

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  • Christopher Higgins on 06 Jul 15
     
    This article addresses the many challenges of setting up a Personal Learning Environment. The article also discusses the many benefits and various modes of collaboration and online discussion forums.
  • timrstark on 04 Sep 15
     
    This article is about how learning management systems can be set up to encourage the development of Personal Learning Environments and connectivist learning. Currently many LMS are not developing students who are reaching their potential in creativity and autonomous learning. The large limiting factor in this include lack of student or even instructor knowledge of tools within an LMS. This is creating students who are dependent on the resources available within their LMS rather than capable of finding their own resources to guide their learning. When designing an online course it is crucial that students have the opportunity to discuss their learning and to share resources among each other.
Heather Berlin

Integrating Communities of Practice in Technology Development Projects - 1 views

ro.uow.edu.au/...viewcontent.cgi

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  • Heather Berlin on 07 Sep 15
     
    This article is focused on making development projects successful with using communities of practice. Organizing technology is believed to enhance efficient sharing of knowledge, but still involves obstacles to overcome.
Kelsey Ramirez

A theoretical framework for buildin g online communities of practice with social netwo... - 1 views

www.istec.org/...ace-seminar09-paper6.pdf

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  • Andrea Ross on 14 Sep 12
     
    This is a link to a paper about building online communities of practice with social networking tools. It details the CoP model introduced by Wenger, McDermott & Snyder: that is comprised of members and continually changes, that it is mutual engagement that binds members together, and that there is a shared set of resources that develops over time. The domain of CoP is is common ground that created a community. Practice comes from the resources that are created. The authors lead of of this into their proposed phases of the learning process in a CoP: Context, Discourse, Action, Reflection, and Reorganization.
  • Kelsey Ramirez on 05 Sep 15
     
    This paper shows how members of communities of practice can increase their learning through social networking tools. They discuss how social networking is the forum for the domain (common ground) where people can discuss their ideas. This helps create personal meaning. This happens with a community which is a group of people who want to learn and interact together. The practice is the knowledge that the group develops. Within the article, he discusses how different social networks enhances communities of practice.
David Mato

Personal learning networks - 13 views

eet.sdsu.edu/...Personal_learning_networks

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  • Chris Hill on 20 Jun 14
     
    There are four main aspects to a successful PLN: 1. Tools - depend on learners ability level but commonly include social media 2. Connection - groups of people with similar interests and goals. There is no boundary for location of group. 3. Delivery - can be through any method the learner prefers 4. Opportunity - with the development of technology, this can happen anywhere the learner has access.
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  • kimsmith876 on 21 Jun 14
     
    I like that this link shares the "nuts and bolts" of PLNs. Seeing the basics laid out clearly is a great way to begin building a framework for understanding! I keep seeing NING mentioned in a number of articles, but I am unfamiliar with it. I might have to check it out just to stifle my curiosity!
  • Katy Cooper on 23 Jun 14
     
    This article was a great introduction to PLNs. I valued the intention it took from the beginning with the recognition that educators are life long learners, usually by choice, but also by state requirements. Making that connection between the inherent need for educators to learn and gain knowledge and the power of a PLN seems simple, but there are so many educators/districts not taking advantage of this resource.
  • siss1382 on 07 Sep 14
     
    This article makes a great point, that a personal learning network is designed by the learner where they are learning in their own comfort zone. The learner is attracted to certain things because of their abilities and own comfort level. The learner is in control of what they wish to accomplish, how much they want to learn and how they want to do it.
  • techteachmatt on 08 Sep 14
     
    Great introduction to PLN's. I am sooo glad I am learning more about these. I have a new job teaching tech integration at the elementary level with zero curriculum, etc. I will be using PLN's to get research and other ideas. The great thing about this article is that it recognizes the importance of PLN's for educators continued PD. Great article!
  • andrewmacrae on 08 Sep 14
     
    This is a very simplified version which I like. I agree with Matt, the mention of PD in a brief article is good. A clear text which is helping me to build a better understanding. Thanks to Siss1382.
  • Dalia Allencherry on 03 Sep 15
     
    This is a good resource for someone looking for a layman's description of personal learning networks. The resource explains the elements - tools, connections, delivery, and opportunities of a PLN. It also talks about the growth of PLNs and connects it to social constructivism.
  • David Mato on 06 Sep 15
     
    In this article from the Encyclopedia of Educational Technology, the author indicates that educators are expected to be lifelong learners and how Personal Learning Networks, that were originated in the business community, are a great tool to offer professional development. Four elements are cited as being the center to a successful PLN. These are the tools to build the PLN, the connections between the members, the way of delivering the information and the opportunity to participate in the PLN.
  • Kelsey Ramirez on 06 Sep 15
     
    This wiki site was one of the most simplest definitions displaying the elements of a PLN: tools, connections, delivery, and opportunity. Tools allow the learner to use what is most familiar, connections provide the ability to build relationships with others, delivery includes how information is disseminated, and opportunity is when the learner has the time to practice.
  • Danielle Leone on 07 Sep 15
     
    This is a great site for someone new to PLNs. It provides a description of what makes up a PLN along with visuals. I also like the "growth" section of the wiki. In the first paragraph it discusses district PLCs. Many districts like to have vertical meetings, where all of the math teachers from elementary through the high school meet to see how their coursework aligns. These meetings are inconsistent because it is difficult to get all of the teachers out of class at the same time. Digital PLCs for vertical meetings would be a great way to allow for more constant collaboration.
toddsvecusa

Creating a PLN - 0 views

teacherchallenge.edublogs.org/creating-a-pln

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  • Jessica Rouse on 08 Sep 13
     
    Edublogs Teachers. This has a Step by Step process of how to create a PLN in just a few weeks. Very useful information given here.
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  • Ryan McDonough on 22 Jun 14
     
    I like this site because it tells users how to create their own professional learning network in very simplistic steps. Discussed in the site is using online technology as effective tools in order to establish and grow your own PLN. Tools cited where Twitter, blogging, iGoogle, Diigo, attending webinars, bring back your knowledge and implementing it within your classroom, and making connections by putting yourself out there to develop rich connections.
  • toddsvecusa on 08 Sep 14
     
    Summary: This is a great website with many resources for the creation of PLN's. It walks through 10 steps in creating a PLN. I thought the comments were thoughtful, and found the resource to be helpful in my gaining better insight into PLN's.
  • jody lazarski on 09 Sep 14
     
    Who can't use a step by step guide for PLNS? This is great. I can use guides for everything! I love quick breakdown and references that are presented in this blog. Thank your for sharing... I may be borrowing this into my diigo library! I think I now officially have a PLN to do list. Thank you for this find.
  • karencameron on 09 Sep 14
     
    I love the step-by-step ease of this blog. Bookmarked this and definitely going to use it to my benefit!
mike pennella

Building Your Personal Learning Network - 7 views

Thanks for sharing. The stages make sense to me, but I chuckled at this statement: "We need to find ways of sorting through all of the data that crosses our path and finding that part of the data ...

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started by Matt Hoge on 23 Jun 14 1 follow-up, last by mike pennella on 24 Jun 14
carissakane

Learning Networks Could Reconfigure Schools | Steve Regur | TEDxElCajonSalon - YouTube - 5 views

www.youtube.com/watch

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  • jershua1 on 11 Jun 17
     
    This speaker does an excellent job showcasing that our students are totally capable of being part of a learning network before they can even recognize what it is they're doing. Things have changed intensely since the rise of networked connections between people. School needs to adapt and use these tools that professional educators are using to improve meeting the many "standards" that Mr. Regur talks about. "We have standards just to write standards…" We need to avoid the closed off island that is being a teacher… There is no longer an excuse to be stuck in this single-player version of education.
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  • timrocco on 11 Jun 17
     
    Another nice resource. It looks like Mr. Regur has done some impressive work: https://educators.coop/our-founders-digital-footprint/
  • carissakane on 08 Jun 18
     
    I find most Ted Talks super engaging and this one was no different. Thinking about PLN's I have only been considering myself and the benefits for educators to be involved in them...but what about the students? The focus of this talk is to promote the use PLN's with students - helping them to find resources beyond just the teacher and build teams. It goes on further to briefly discuss how this can enhance a student centered classroom.
  • naddleman on 10 Jun 18
     
    This resource made me realize something. These PLNs are something that the students will naturally do in many parts of their lives. My little brother plays video games, he has a group of friends that would be considered a PLN for his video games. It wasn't intentionally created, but they talk about it and share ideas all the time.
  • cooperjrn on 11 Jun 18
     
    This is a great resource showcasing how students can create "dream teams" where they can get advice and advance their learning. The ease of empowering students is really demonstrated here without diminishing the role of the teacher. I like the shift of teachers from the distributor of knowledge to more of a guide.
  • devivost on 11 Jun 18
     
    We all create personal learning networks in everything we do. Using this in education is extremely important so that students a) know how to connect with others, and b) know how to benefit from connecting with others. I like how he called the "teacher the most important activator".
  • camille_rrt on 11 Jun 18
     
    Two is a meeting, Three is a network. Steve had some great "real" advice and reasons for why we should all join PLN for a variety of different reasons to create a stronger and more educated world.
camille_rrt

Principles of Connectivism and the PLN - Alisa Howlett - 3 views

www.acrystelle.com/es-of-connectivism-and-the-pln

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  • camille_rrt on 11 Jun 18
     
    "...it is becoming increasingly important to develop the ability to know where to find information, rather than know the information itself." Connectivism within the realm of PLN
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  • nstringham on 11 Jun 18
     
    I like how this looks at how connectivism and PLNs are related, because they are! Very interesting read.
  • carissakane on 12 Jun 18
     
    I think it helps to pull all of this information together when you can identify ways in which these foundations can be related to one another. I also appreciate the short and concise nature of the post - the author gets right to the point!
  • kpeila on 12 Jun 18
     
    This was an interesting read. I appreciated the author's written style. I found her overview of connectivism to be very helpful. In it, she outlines Siemens' eight principles of connectivism. I found the following most interesting: The "capacity to know more is more critical than what is currently known." The focus on lifelong learning as a process is probably my favorite part about this theory. It truly democratizes knowledge and values those who make an effort to continue to grow. Thanks for sharing!
Rob Blackston

Connectivism in the Classroom - 1 views

www.smore.com/-connectivism-in-the-classroom

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  • Rob Blackston on 09 Sep 17
     
    "Connectivism is not static". This article describes the goal and attributes of connectivism. It emphasizes the importance of gaining knowledge by connecting and sharing information in a social setting like the classroom.
barakstanley

Social Media as Avenue for Personal Learning for Educators - 1 views

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  • barakstanley on 08 Jun 18
     
    Check out this dissertation study that analyzed Apple Distinguished Educators as a social media platform for personal learning and networking. Chapter 2 displays an excellent overview of literature related to social media and communities of practice. Eller, L. S. (2012). Social media as avenue for personal learning for educators: Personal learning networks encourage application of knowledge and skills (Order No. 3498101). Available from ProQuest Central. (925788703). Retrieved from http://libproxy.boisestate.edu/login?url=https://search-proquest-com.libproxy.boisestate.edu/docview/925788703?accountid=9649
barakstanley

Theories and Frameworks for Online Education: Seeking an Integrated Model - 2 views

Picciano (2017) analyzes learning theories related to online education, such as connectivism, behaviorism, and cognitivism. The researcher then attempts to create a common integrated theory of onli...

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started by barakstanley on 06 Jun 18 no follow-up yet
Ariana Pyburn

Cultivating Communities of Practice: A Guide to Managing Knowledge - 1 views

hbswk.hbs.edu/2855.html

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  • Todd Hansen on 22 Jun 13
     
    From Harvard business school this text by Dr. Etienne Wenger with its brief outline is for "cultivating" communities of practice.
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  • Richard Krause on 24 Jun 13
     
    You have to love the number 7. It seams to be the magic number for how many points to make in an article these days. Simple outline of how to set up communities of practice.
  • Ryan McDonough on 22 Jun 14
     
    This Harvard excerpt discusses the seven principles behind making design principles explicit, flexible and improvisational. 1.Design for evolution- be able to change in order to maintain member engagement and cohesiveness. 2. Open dialogue- gives each member a deep understanding of the topic because of their own insider perspectives. 3. Different levels- allow all members to communicate and share regardless of their expertise level. 4. Public and private spaces- Hold both private and public events. Try to socialize and attend face-to-face meetings, even if it is through an online portal. 5. Value- Has to be meaningful and impactful for all users. 6. Familiarity and excitement- Holding the engagement users by offering and delving into exciting and new projects. 7. Rhythm- Keeping the pace and the flow of the group moving at all times is essential.
  • Cody Peacock on 22 Jun 14
     
    I especially like #4 the development of both public and private spaces.
  • Ben Killam on 02 Sep 16
     
    The author provides seven principles for creating effective CoPs. Each of the principles is detailed throughout the article in an effort to get the most out of your CoP. These principles are geared towards corporations and business but many of them can easily be transitioned into the classroom.
  • Ariana Pyburn on 08 Jun 17
     
    While this article overall is about designing a CoP, I felt it was insightful because it informs the reader of factors that contribute to a successful CoP and the elements required to form one.
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