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carissakane

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

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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

Connectivism Video - 1 views

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  • camille_rrt on 11 Jun 18
     
    This video talks about the theories and growth of connectivism in today's learning environments.
  • miljenni on 11 Jun 18
     
    Thanks for sharing. I really liked this video and how it explained connectivism in a easy to understand way.. On a sidenote, I haven't ever used VideoScribe but would like to look into it!
camille_rrt

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

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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!
kpeila

Connectivism: How to better understand learning in the digital age - Blog Post - 4 views

This blog post, written by Urbano Reviglio, provides a nice overview of connectivism and how it relates to learning in today's world. His summary of Siemens' original work on connectivism is incred...

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melpalmer4

Communities of Practice - 17 views

www.innovativelearning.com/...communities_of_practice.html

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  • A primary focus of Wenger’s work is on learning as social participation – the individual as an active participant in the practices of social communities, and in the construction of his/her identity through these communities. From this understanding develops the concept of the community of practice: a group of individuals participating in communal activity, and experiencing/continuously creating their shared identity through engaging in and contributing to the practices of their communities.
  • Stacie Barker on 08 Sep 13
     
    Great short clip that explains communities of practice for educators.
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  • toddsvecusa on 06 Sep 14
     
    This is a great resource with videos about communities in practice. I really enjoyed the table about communities of practice vs teams.
  • siss1382 on 07 Sep 14
     
    This resource had both videos and a visual table to explain communities of practice. I liked how they described it using the terms: "Communities of Interest and Communities of Action". I think that is important because people can access their own specific interest catered directly to them.
  • alexisseidl on 08 Sep 14
     
    I think this is a great resource to have for Communities of Practice. It provides a clear definition of Communities of Practice and also provides videos and visuals to provide further clarification.
  • techteachmatt on 08 Sep 14
     
    CoP's a great place to share ideas, resources, post questions/concerns with other professionals within your contetn area. Great video and explanation of CoP!
  • andrewmacrae on 08 Sep 14
     
    This is a great place to get started because there are videos as well as text. The diagram toward the bottom of the page by Heather Smith and James McKeen from the School of Business at Queen's University is particularly useful. Often knowing what something is is easier when you know what it is not! Good stuff, thanks.
  • amymitchell136 on 06 Jun 16
     
    This article discusses that the idea of communities of practice (CoP) is that learning occurs in social contexts that emerge and evolve when people who have common goals interact as they strive towards those goals. It mentions the negotiation of meaning which involves two components: reification and participation. The article also compares communities of practice with teams and community of practice as knowledge management.
  • courtneylarue11 on 09 Jun 16
     
    This article describes in detail the development of CoP and the work of Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger. There is a short video embedded that gives an example of CoP in the workplace at Caterpillar University. At the bottom of the article it shows a table that contrasts teams and CoPs. This gives a good visual on what the differences are in each category.
  • jaelorduy on 10 Jun 16
     
    I especially like the way that this resource outlines the difference between teams and CoPs. It makes complete sense and is very intuitive but it is extremely useful to have it outlined in the chart format.
  • Katie Swanson Sathre on 13 Jun 16
     
    Lave & Wegner are the originators of the idea of 'Situated Learning' which is described as being fully engaged and "learning to talk instead of learning from talk." Within CoPs, participants engage in frameworks with structure. Alcoholics Anonymous was a good example from this article.
  • J Matibag on 13 Jun 16
     
    Sometimes when I spend time researching and learning about new concepts, I get lost in the details of definitions and citations. What I liked about this article was the table comparing CoPs to Teams. It breaks it down and compares the two in a way that makes sense.
  • scottcastro on 13 Jun 16
     
    As many have already commented on, this article gives a nice foundation for what CoPs are and their framework and purpose in society. I especially like the analogy chart made between CoPs and teams, showing what makes up each, how they may be similar, but how they are different.
  • kristiedtech on 30 Aug 16
     
    This article summarizes the work of Lave and Wenger on the theory of communities of practice. It discusses how participation in communities of practice leads to learning and contributing to community goals. The article also includes a helpful chart that outlines the differences between communities of practice and other types of teams or focus groups.
  • agilin on 05 Sep 16
     
    This article explains the idea of communities of practice (CoP) and has some great videos to further explain giving examples. There is also a nice chart that shows the difference between a team and a CoP, which can be a common misconception that they are not the same thing.
  • Ariana Pyburn on 08 Jun 17
     
    This article gives insight to Wenger's components of learning, and then discusses the differences between teams and CoPs. I found this very helpful, as it can be easy to confuse the two at first. Through this chart, one can better understand the objective, membership, organization, termination, value proposition, and management of CoPs and compare this information to that of teams.
  • kimsjohnson on 10 Jun 17
     
    The communities of practice concept is explained in detail with many references to the work of Lave and Wenger. The article speaks to communities of practice as social learning in the workforce for organizational development, change management, and knowledge management.
  • timrocco on 11 Jun 17
     
    This article offers an introduction to communities of practice. It also examines impacts on learning, makes distinctions between teams and offers direction for benefits for knowledge management.
  • Ryann Waldman on 12 Jun 17
     
    Communities of practice, credited to Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger, is a concept that claims that learning occurs through social interactions when people have a common goal and they interact while moving towards obtaining the goal. These communities are best ran with reification and participation. The alignment of these two concepts are what directs the communities of practice to their common goal. A community of practice is different than a team. A team has a goal, but their goal is to finish a specific task or project while a community of practice's goal is to share knowledge and learning on a particular subject. Teams also have a leader and disperse once the goal is completed while communities of practice are self organized and only disband when there is no interest left in learning that topic.Communities of practice facilitate the exchange process of knowledge.
  • joannalieberman on 12 Jun 17
     
    A CoP evolves when people (educators) have common goals and collaborate to meet those goals. The chart comparing CoPs and teams was really helpful. The objectives, membership, and values are all distinctive differences when comparing CoPs and teams. Thanks for a great link!
  • anonymous on 02 Sep 17
     
    This short article outlines what communities of practices are and provides a useful table showing the differences between them and teams. This chart is from Heather Smith and James McKeen from the School of Business at Queen's University (2003). They discuss the objective, membership, organization, termination, value proposition and management through the lenses of communities of practice and teams.
  • msbianchi on 04 Sep 17
     
    This article is a good, brief description of a CoP. I found analyzing the chart helpful for a a better understanding of a CoP. I previously considered a CoP to be a formal learning group. Now, based on the article you've provided, I can see how a CoP can be informal and include marginal group members.
  • hamitup on 04 Sep 17
     
    Re"construction of his/her identity through these communities" Finding your voice and place in a CoP is important, as you need to be an active member to achieve the greatest return.
  • melpalmer4 on 03 Jun 18
     
    This brief but detailed summary of Wegner's 1998 idea of Community of Practice gives a basic understanding of the idea. The videos included can be useful for seeing how the idea can be helpful in education.
  • susanbird on 04 Jun 18
     
    This resource explains what CoP is and when the theory was developed. The concept of CoP was developed by Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger. The author uses quotes directly from their book to explain CoP. There is a video that illustrates how CoP can be used in a K-12 classroom and another video that shows how CoP can be applied in other fields. The article also differentiates between Communities of Practice and Team members. The categories include objective, membership, organization, termination, value proposition, and management. My take away from the chart was that the major difference between CoP and being a team member is this: what will be the outcome of the participant?
melpalmer4

Connectivism - YouTube - 6 views

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  • jershua1 on 11 Jun 17
     
    This video made by Brandy explains how much easier it is for students to engage with content and others when they have a digital space. Brandy goes on to talk about how easy it is to reach out to experts in a community. It goes beyond just the basic classroom interaction. She connects all of these concepts together nicely, whether she intended to or not. Students are in their own PLNs too, whether they're calling it that or not.
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  • timrocco on 11 Jun 17
     
    Nice, concise introduction. I plan to introduce this topic in a number of schools I will be working with next year. I can use this. Thanks for sharing.
  • hamitup on 04 Sep 17
     
    This video addresses students' learning needs and how technology and the Connectivism Theory allows for students to excel in their own way. The author refers to herself as a Connectivist and in this short video explains why learners need opportunities to learn based on this theory. Learners and instructors are no longer limited to a classroom but can reach and teach far more audiences when connected.
  • teachingjake503 on 04 Sep 17
     
    I love this video! SO visual and amazing how she is modeling connectivism while making a video about connectivism! I truly think that this is my connectivism is so powerful! This is visual, concise, and very beneficial video to watch while learning about this learning theory.
  • tinateacher1 on 04 Sep 17
     
    Good video on the basics of Connectivism. This video gives good reasons why teachers should use Connectivism and some ways teachers can easily embrace Connectivism in their classrooms.
  • kyledillon on 04 Sep 17
     
    I appreciate how basic of a description this is on connectivism. I find it intriguing that students find e-learning more personal because they can determine which way is best for them to learn. I would agree that this video is beneficial to watch; however, I do think a more in-depth study of connectivism would be vital for those going into a field where connectivism is applicable.
  • Scott McKee on 05 Sep 17
     
    Great, simple video on Connectivism. Sometimes simple and basic is the best route in teaching. It is so true that many students who would not share in the classroom have plenty to share outside of the classroom. I feel that she hit on the power of connectivism very well in the short amount of time she shared. I also believe there is a lot more too it but this is perfect for a simple explanation.
  • melpalmer4 on 04 Jun 18
     
    This is a straightforward video that explains connectivism and how it looks in modern learning.
  • carissakane on 12 Jun 18
     
    This short video includes visual images to accompany an overview of what connectivism is and what this learning theory looks like both in classrooms and the real-world. This video can provide a foundation to build upon as more research and understanding is conducted to further understand the theory.
  • devivost on 12 Jun 18
     
    I found this video to be very informative and a great resource to explain connectivism.
melpalmer4

"Introduction to communities of practice,"(Wenger-Trayner, 2015) - YouTube - 1 views

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  • melpalmer4 on 04 Jun 18
     
    this simple video shows a good visual breakdown of what CoP are and how they work in different scenarios, specifically in education.
  • naddleman on 07 Jun 18
     
    This video does a nice job of quickly explaining what a COP is then she takes the time to discuss how school classrooms can be COP but also why they may not be considered a COP. She discusses how a teacher can make his/her classroom a COP if done correctly and the students are invested.
melpalmer4

Connectivism - 2 views

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  • melpalmer4 on 04 Jun 18
     
    This powerpoint describes connectivism, gives resources and also shows the pros and cons based on the information at the time.
melpalmer4

Introduction to communities of practice | Wenger-Trayner - 22 views

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  • Communities of practice are groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly.
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      nstringham on 10 Jun 18
       
      Teacher Instagram is exactly this! We learn and grow from each other as we interact with each other.
  • They build relationships that enable them to learn from each other; they care about their standing with each other.
  • he domain is not necessarily something recognized as “expertise” outside the community.
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  • members engage in joint activities and discussions, help each other, and share information.
  • Membership therefore implies a commitment to the domain,
  • ut members of a community of practice do not necessarily work together on a daily basis.
  • hey develop a shared repertoire of resources: experiences, stories, tools, ways of addressing recurring problems
  • they have developed a set of stories and cases that have become a shared repertoire for their practice.
  • Hannah Clark on 02 Sep 15
     
    This page on the Wenger-Trayner website, there is an in-depth explanation of communities of practice as well as a brief history of its inception. I really appreciated the part of this site that gave examples for how to effectively use communities of practice (CoP). It was interesting to read myths about CoPs as well as to be provided with links to further reading on the topic. I also found it incredibly insightful that the site explained how CoPs are being used in a variety of forums, not only in education.
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  • Jill Miller on 06 Sep 15
     
    This article provides helpful information on the topic of communities of practice. I was also interested in seeing how CoP are used outside of education. I question whether CoP that develop with "cultivation" are as effective as those that are self-organizing.
  • Danielle Leone on 07 Sep 15
     
    This is a great resource for communities of practice. It breaks down the characteristics of a community of practice between the domain, the community, and the practice. This resource also provides a table of examples of what makes a good CoP. It is very helpful in understanding where CoPs are commonly used and how they can be beneficial. Very helpful resource when first learning about CoPs.
  • brianbetteridge on 06 Jun 16
     
    This resource is a basic overview of the concept of communities of practice. It discusses the background from which it was created, and gave some specific examples of COPs in the real world. The best portion dealt with how COPs are used in other areas aside from education. There are also some excellent links.
  • Kim Davis on 11 Jun 16
     
    This page look at the definition of a community of practice and includes there critera that are essential: the domain, the community, and the practice.
  • scottcastro on 12 Jun 16
     
    As others have also suggested, this article gives a good overview of CoPs applicable to real world integration. For example, I tend to focus on the realm of current day educational CoPs at a school or district level. This article goes beyond that by providing examples of other forms of CoPs. One that struck my interest was the "tribe learning to survive" example. This definitely gives a broader perspective on the reach of CoPs, in that, they can be traced back to the primordial beginnings of human interaction.
  • Patricia Smeyers on 28 Aug 16
     
    This article, by Etienne and Beverly Wenger-Trayner in 2015, gives a wonderful introduction of what a community of practice is and why researchers and practitioners find them to be a valuable way of communicating and learning. You get a good perspective of what communities of practice looks like, where the concept comes from, and where the concept is being applied. Myths about communities of practice and suggested readings are also included.
  • alannashaw on 29 Aug 16
     
    What are CoPs? This article breaks down the terminology for Communities of Practice and explains what they are (and aren't). One common theme that appears throughout the article are the ideas of intention and implementation. CoPs are not just interest groups for casual entertainment. They are formed with intent and with the purpose of implementing ideas. Social media has removed the boundaries of who can form/join CoPs, and the sources of information are virtually endless.
  • Terrence Shaneyfelt on 29 Aug 16
     
    This overview from 2015 is written by one of the anthropologists who coined this term when studying apprenticeships. It describes the 3 crucial characteristics: domain, community, and practice; its origin; its uses in a variety of settings; and refutes various myths about COP. A pdf is available.
  • Jasmine Quezada on 01 Sep 16
     
    This is a great overview of COPs. The author defines COP's and gives the three major characteristics: domain, community, & practice (and goes on to clearly define each of these). He explains the origins of COP's, describes them and gives examples of COP's today, addresses common myths of COP's and provides an influx of resources. A great site with a lot of valuable info!
  • Ben Killam on 02 Sep 16
     
    This article outlines what communities of practice are and what they look like. It also describes how these communities are used in a variety of fields.
  • Mary Carter on 05 Sep 16
     
    Wenger-Trayner give an overview of what constitutes a community of practice (CoP). It differentiate between a community and a CoP. Three features of CoP are given: domain, community, and practice. It is more than common interest; it involves interaction among practitioner who want to learn from each other. The article is helpful to understanding how to develop a PLN.
  • Buffy Naillon on 05 Sep 16
     
    Often times grasping a new concept is difficult without examples to show what what a particular concept might look like. This article has a sub-head that reads: "What do communities of practice look like?" There are boxes with questions like "requests for information," "seeking experience," and "reusing assets." If you click on the plus/ minus sign on the boxes, you get taken to a short example.
  • joannalieberman on 06 Jun 17
     
    In this fairly in-depth article, Etienne and Beverly Wenger- Trainer, focus on many different aspects of Communities of Practice. Some of the key elements they name regarding CoPs are: they are intentional, they can improve performance among members, the members have a shared domain of interest, the members have a commitment to the group, and the members build relationships that enable the to learn from each other. The 3 main element of a CoP are the domain, the community, and the practice.
  • michellehughes11 on 07 Jun 17
     
    Great share @MrsLieberman356! It's quite in-dept but chalk-ful of excellent information on CoPs and their objectives.
  • mskmjohnson on 08 Jun 17
     
    Thanks Joanna! When reading about CoPs myself, I love how they say that they're intentional. Through reading this article as well as others, I really see why that's an important piece to it!
  • Terisa ODowd on 03 Sep 17
     
    According to this article, three characteristics are crucial in order for a community to be considered a "community of practice." A community of practice is not merely a club, it has an identity defined by a shared domain of interest. In pursuing their interest in their domain, members engage in joint activities and discussions, help each other, and share information. They build relationships that enable them to learn from each other. A community of practice is not merely a community of interest-people who like certain kinds of movies, for instance. Members of a community of practice are practitioners. They develop a shared collection of resources: experiences, stories, tools, ways of addressing recurring problems -- a shared practice. http://wenger-trayner.com/introduction-to-communities-of-practice/
  • Scott McKee on 05 Sep 17
     
    A brief overview and introduction of the concept and uses of communities of practice. This article shares theories and what it should look like instead of the "How" it should be done. They share the background of the concept and how it fits into the teaching environment.
  • cynthiaott on 05 Sep 17
     
    This article gives a brief overview of the concept of communities of practice. Communities of Practice are groups that share a passion for what they do and share how they can do it better. The domain is a network of connections between people. The community is the activities and discussions share among the group. The practice is sharing the tips and tricks of how things work.
  • Rob Blackston on 09 Sep 17
     
    This delivers an overview of CoP's and discusses what a CoP would look like. It discusses the background and how it would fit in the learning environment.
  • melpalmer4 on 04 Jun 18
     
    This site breaks down what distinguishes Communities of Practice from communities.
  • wagnerang on 04 Jun 18
     
    This resource illustrates a CoP first, and then it uses this example to explain the components of CoPs: domain, community, and practice. It further provides examples fo what CoPs look like.
  • jkraschnewski on 06 Jun 18
     
    A great introduction into communities of practice. These communities require three things: commitment to the mission/goal, a community, and a shared role (or practice).
  • susanbird on 06 Jun 18
     
    This website was created to explain CoP by the developers of the practice. The website explains what CoP is and what it looks like. The websites explains where CoP came from and how it can be applied in the workplace in different environments. The authors also diffuse any myths about the CoP so that others can understand what it is.
  • nstringham on 10 Jun 18
     
    This article goes in depth on the three requirements for a CoP. It also goes through several examples of what a CoP looks like in various activities.
  • camille_rrt on 11 Jun 18
     
    This article provides examples of where COP can exist!
  • miljenni on 11 Jun 18
     
    I like how it emphasizes that the three components of COP are domain, community, and practice. You need each of these to have a successful COP. Thanks for sharing.
danica marble

10 Resources Week 2 EDTECH543 - 6 views

www.diigo.com/...ism-personal-learning-networks

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  • danica marble on 05 Sep 12
     
    This is a list I created summarizing the articles I found for the week 2 module in Edtech 543.
  • melpalmer4 on 04 Jun 18
     
    I especially liked the principal's reflection. There were sooo many examples of places to start. I think most people would be familiar with or able to set up at least a couple of these.
susanbird

What is Community of Practice and How Can We Support it? by Christopher Hoadley - 6 views

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  • nathankraftcheck on 04 Sep 14
     
    Christopher Hoadley defines communities of practice, explains underlying theories of CoPs, compares CoPs to other types of learning communities, and discusses the use of technology in the support and development of CoPs.
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  • Hannah Clark on 02 Sep 15
     
    This chapter by Hoadley breaks down a community of practice (CoP) and explains the theory behind it as well as well as its history. An interesting piece of the chapter compares a CoP to other groups and how each works a bit differently. It was also interesting to read about how technology is used in successful CoPs.
  • Dalia Allencherry on 03 Sep 15
     
    I learned the feature-based as well as the process based definition of communities of practice. I also learned how we can support a community of practice. It was valuable to learn how technology ties into communities of practices in the form or presentation or communication abilities, integration in content and context, etc. The article mentioned C4P framework, which encouraged me to take a deeper look at the C4P framework.
  • brianbetteridge on 07 Jun 16
     
    This is an exhaustive article that covers the definition and history of COPs, thoughts on how to sustain COPs, and ideas on how technology can support and enhance COPs in the 21st century. It is practical, useful, and interesting. While I found it to be perhaps a little too detailed, it was nonetheless a good article.
  • Kjersti Withers on 13 Jun 16
     
    The concept of communities of practice has been used as both a theory to explain how learning occurs, and a "metaphor for how instruction should take place." From an anthropological view, knowledge is not completely contained within individuals, but is more often found in groups/communities. Knowledge can be "sticky" or "leaky". "Sticky" knowledge is difficult to disseminate, perhaps because it is highly technical, or because the target audience does not absorb it. "Leaky" knowledge is knowledge (like trade secrets) the disseminates despite efforts to keep it secret. Knowledge involves practice in context. One way we learn with situational learning is by peripheral, or tangential, participation. Learners should be allowed to "lurk" before participating, much as beginner social media users do. A knowledge building community and a community are practice are not the same thing. A knowledge-building community seeks to learn and build knowledge, while a community of practice wants to improve some type of work function. The learning may be the same, but the goals are different. Forced knowledge-building communities may never read the stage of community of practice depending on the level of connectedness and peripheral participation. Technology can facilitate communication and collaboration for CoPs.
  • ampengilley on 13 Jun 16
     
    This explains what a Community of Practice is, it goes into two definitions, features-based and process-based. It also discusses how communities of practice and technology often go hand-in-hand and how this has changed and developed over time.
  • Patricia Smeyers on 28 Aug 16
     
    This chapter provides an overview and history of communities of practice. There is a nice description of the theoretical assumptions underlying its development. The differences of communities of practice and other knowledge communities are explained thoroughly. There is an appreciation for how technology plays a role in today's communities of practice, how it can support it and how it is not less effective than face to face communication. It is explained that the key to a successful community of practice is "connections, conversations, content, and information context."
  • michellehughes11 on 05 Jun 17
     
    Christopher Hoadley explains CoPs, focusing on definition and practice. Essentially, Hoadley illustrates that CoPs are informal yet highly connected, constructivist in nature, and supported by technology like social media. He states that technology supports communities of practice by "linking people with similar interests, providing a shared repository of resources, directly supporting communication, and providing awareness of various resources within the information context" (Jonassen & Land, 2012). Additionally, he goes on to express that individual learning fails when it comes to application but that group learning often creates deeper, more meaningful understanding especially when built upon authentic situations.
  • mskmjohnson on 05 Jun 17
     
    This article gives two separate definitions for communities of practice, a feature based definition and a process based definition. Between the two it explains how learning through practice can be more beneficial than following a manual or example. It also states how participation is important as well as being viewed as a member of the community of practice. The article then goes into explaining how technology has played a positive role in communities and has helped with communication to allow a community of practice to function even better.
  • kimsjohnson on 10 Jun 17
     
    This chapter dives deep into communities of practice. It begins with an overview of the history of CoPs and discusses theoretical underpinnings the concept is based on. The author explores CoPs in relation to other types of learning and related technology.
  • susanbird on 04 Jun 18
     
    In this resource, Christopher Hoadley helps to define community of practice with two approaches. The first approach to the definition is what he calls the "feature-based definition" and the other approach is the "process-based" definition. He attributes these definitions based on Lave and Wenger's book on situated learning. This resource provides a good starting point to understanding what CoP is and the theoretical approach it involves.
joshgiudicelli

Connectivism - A learning theory for a digital age - 0 views

http://www.elearnspace.org/Articles/connectivism.htm This resource goes into more detail on Connectivism. What is nice about this resources is that it also addresses the other big three learning t...

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What is Connectivism? - 1 views

http://education-2020.wikispaces.com/Connectivism This website provides a good overview of Connectivism. Connectivism is a theory promoted by Stephen Downes and George Siemens. It is described as ...

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carissakane

- KidsHealth in the Classroom - 2 views

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  • carissakane on 04 Jun 18
     
    Lessons and resources for teaching health related content to students K-12. Great resource for adding extensions or modifications to current lesson plans.
susanbird

Understanding personal learning networks: Their structure, content and the networking s... - 23 views

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  • Ross Craycraft on 31 Aug 14
     
    In this entry by First Monday, the article explores personal learning networks as it relates to our professional careers. They explore a model of personal professional networking for creating a personal learning network, based on an investigation through a literature study, semi-structured interviews and a survey.
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  • lisanebe on 01 Sep 14
     
    This discusses the three primary tasks involved in developing a successful personal learning network. It is not a "how-to" for developing a personal learning network, but rather investigates the key elements that must be in place.
  • Cheronne Edwards on 05 Sep 14
     
    I read this article awhile back and found it informative. The authors provide insight into how and why we build learning networks. The illustrations throughout the article are helpful as they summarize the narrative sections that describe the PLN model.
  • siss1382 on 07 Sep 14
     
    This article talks about the similarities and differences of professional networks and personal learning networks. It mentions that both networks have learning as the main goal in mind, and that sometimes professional networks have formed into personal learning networks because it is more detailed and defined that that individual and what they are interested in learning.
  • karencameron on 09 Sep 14
     
    Understanding personal learning networks: Their structure, content and the networking skills needed to optimally use them. Authors Kamakshi Rajagopal, Desirée Joosten-ten Brinke, Dr. Jan Van Bruggen and Dr. Peter B. Sloep research how networking is a skill in supporting growth and learning. The result is a model of personal professional networking. Included in the article is the introduction, methodology, the learner as orchestrator of her personal learning network, the personal learning network model and discussion and conclusion - supporting personal networking and future research. The article begins with a definition of professional networking, "the act of making connections with other professionals, with or without the intention of making long-term ties with them." Throughout the article, the authors reference weak versus strong connections, but the definition of weak is not, not strong, rather, weak ties are sources for new information, knowledge and ideas. The personal learning network model is attitude - intention, activity and skill - building, maintaining, activating. The authors conclude with a suggestion that "further development of technology to support professionals better in identifying relevant others and in developing relations online as and when necessary."
  • Megan Poindexter on 29 Jun 15
     
    This source seeks to identified the finite features that make a successful PLN. It highlights factors that influence the individual's ability to build, maintain, and activate the personalized networks. The nine factors include: organization of the contact, network of a contact, reputation, benevolence, like-mindedness, real potential for collaboration, real potential for learning, and trends in work environment. Several diagrams are offered to illustrate how the success of a personal learning network for the individual is governed by the attitude of the individual towards the network and the skills displayed or put into practice on a daily basis. The text also stresses the potential of PLNs as they encounter existing and news social networking technologies that make the connection process easier and allow for greater fluidity in build professional development through the network.
  • Jennifer Frost on 29 Jun 15
     
    This article discusses personal learning networks (PLN). How they are structured, what content you need to add and what type of skills you need in order for them to be beneficial to you. The main questions answered is how beneficial they really are? Can you benefit from a PLN? EDTECH543 Personal Learning Network
  • Melodie Worthington on 30 Jun 15
     
    A detailed article on PLN's, including the PLN model with descriptions of the three stages of Buiding, Maintaining, and Activating, with factors affecting decisions during each stage.
  • Rob Johnson on 04 Jul 15
     
    This article discusses the benefits of personal learning networks to help professionals learn and grow. The authors used a literature study, interviews, and survey to help determine the effectiveness of personal learning networks.
  • tygrogan on 07 Jul 15
     
    Article discussing structure and content of PLNs and the networking skills needed to use them.
  • Hannah Clark on 02 Sep 15
     
    The authors in this article first delve into the structure and purpose of networking for professionals, but then segues into how using those skills can be used in creating and utilizing a PLN. A visual to show how the PLN model looks also helps to explain the purpose and value in participating in a PLN. While the article is slightly outdated as it speaks to how technology can work best with a PLN, the basic structure and values of a PLN is well explained.
  • cassiefaught on 03 Sep 15
     
    This source is focused on PLNs. It defines them as relationships and connections that we make with other professionals. It talks about the advantages of creating networks with other professionals, and that those connections can be both intentionally or unintentionally built. It also discusses ways that professionals can create and maintain their own PLNs.
  • Dalia Allencherry on 03 Sep 15
     
    This article looks deep into personal learning networks. It looks at learner as an orchestrator of PLN. It also looks into factors related to building, maintaining, and being active in personal learning networks.
  • David Mato on 06 Sep 15
     
    The author explains the benefits of PLNs to help educators get new skills and improve they ones that they already have. He also discusses how the structures of PLN are and how you can get benefits from PLNs. The illustrations of this article help to understand the stages of the networking process and an example of a personal professional networking model.
  • brianbetteridge on 06 Jun 16
     
    This article presents in an interesting model for teachers to create personal learning networks. The portion about the "learner as orchestrator of a personal learning network" was particularly enlightening. While at times the article verges into "how-to" territory, the underlying theory discussed provides strong context and explanation of the mechanics involved.
  • amandahensley on 07 Jun 16
     
    This article defines a personal professional network as "an egocentric, personally and intentionally created network of people set up by an individual specifically in the context of her professional activities," and discusses how a PLN supports an individual's growth and learning. The authors examine the strengths and benefits of PLNs and analyze how PLNs are built, created, and maintained. Studies were conducted that resulted in the finding that there are three stages of the networking process with nine factors that influence personal professional networking, concluding in the creation of a visual model of the PLN.
  • Buffy Naillon on 05 Sep 16
     
    I found out that both strong and weak connections make up a person's learning and that each are important for different reasons. Strong ties help you create knowledge and encourage active collaboration between you and someone else (or more than one someone.) Weak ties Give us access to new information that we wouldn't have without them. In this unit, I learned that knowledge in the future relies not as much on what we know ourselves as being able to connect with people who become receptacles of knowledge. We tap into them as needed, making it unnecessary for us to be an expert in everything. Weak ties allow us access to these sources when the need arises. I also liked this quote, because it explained a bit about how to build these PLNs. "Grabher and Ibert (2008) proposed a three-layered approach, consisting of a communality layer (strong ties), a sociality layer (weak ties) and a connectivity layer (very weak ties)."
  • Jana Warner on 05 Sep 16
     
    @Buffy Nallion I found value referencing the Personal Learning Model. http://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/viewFile/3559/3131/43945
  • kimsjohnson on 10 Jun 17
     
    This article explores research on professional networking resulting from a literature study, interviews, and a survey. It defines and shares the benefits of a PLN. It explores a model of personal learning networks where the learner is the builder of the network. Several factors for selecting connections are addressed including interests, influences, and attitudes of the learner. Three levels of connections are described including communality, sociality, and connectivity - moving from strong to weak connections. The article lists supporting technologies for PLNs.
  • Jennifer Pollock on 29 Aug 17
     
    This article uses a networking model to examine how professionals manage connections and which factors push them to connect for the purpose of learning. Existing PLN technological solutions tend to focus on enhancing communication, but it is unclear if the technology affects the attitude of professionals and their intentions for network to learn.
  • bettywells on 03 Sep 17
     
    This article discusses professional learning networks, which is different than personal learning networks but similar in so many ways. Professional learning networks are targeted to support the individual's growth just like a personal learning network. This article presents a model of a professional network for creating a personal learning network.
  • hamitup on 04 Sep 17
     
    The article captured my attention by opening with " professionals need to perform flexible and independently in ever-changing environments." This makes me think of preparing students to be college and career ready! The earlier we can engage and immerse students and ourselves in PLN the more ready we will be for the ever changing future! Thanks for sharing!
  • kyledillon on 05 Sep 17
     
    I was quite impressed with how intricate the model was with attitude converting to attention and then these governing activity and skill on the hierarchy. The part of this article that stood out to me the most was how the interviews supported that "this attitude emerges with people who a) experience the value of their network at first hand (Hamm, 2007) and/or people who b) reflect on their work and learning in a broader perspective than their day-to-day practice (Margaryan, et. al., 2009)." I appreciate how straightforward this article was in this model.
  • susanbird on 06 Jun 18
     
    In this article, the author explains what a PLN is and how it can be used in other work environments outside of education. The authors of the article were looking at how PLNs support different professions. The article also discusses the factors that individuals use to build and create a PLN.
barakstanley

Overview of connectivism - Dr George Siemens - YouTube - 7 views

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  • loganwillits on 04 Jul 15
     
    Dr. Siemens describe the idea of connectivism and how it originally started out as simple blogging and collaborating with peers from all across the globe and how it will continue to develop as society and technology advance.
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  • anonymous on 10 Sep 15
     
    Dr. George Siemens is one of the intellectual founders of connectivism. Makes sense to get the overview directly from him, right?
  • timrocco on 11 Jun 17
     
    Dr Siemens reflects on the conditions that led to the development of his theory of connectivism. In this context he provides an introduction to the topic.
  • kaydentague on 11 Jun 17
     
    Tim, I loved learning how Dr. Siemens came up with his theory of Connectivism. Thank you!
  • joannalieberman on 12 Jun 17
     
    I enjoyed this YouTube video by Dr. Siemens. The idea that Connectivism is a "social connected process of learning" sets his theory apart from other learning theories.
  • bbridgewater019 on 12 Jun 17
     
    Dr. Siemens testimony regarding his own experience with and exploration of contectivism helps to cement the multiple reading and resources that can be found all over the internet. His simple and easy to follow explanation creates a solid base from which one can expand their understanding of the theory and how it is put into practice.
  • barakstanley on 06 Jun 18
     
    Siemens explains what connectivism is and how it originated. After reading many articles by the reseracher, it was beneficial to see and hear him discuss connectivism. Enjoy the video!
  • wagnerang on 07 Jun 18
     
    I liked this brief explanation that comes straight from the source! In essence, I think watching the video and listening to a person explain it solidified it faster than multiple articles, thus illustrating the concepts of connectivism.
barakstanley

What is a Personal Learning Network/Environment? - 2 views

https://blog.yorksj.ac.uk/moodle/2014/05/13/what-is-a-personal-learning-network/ The blog post from York St. John University defines personal learning networks (PLNs) and personal learning environ...

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jkraschnewski

Communities of Practice vs. Teams - 2 views

Great analysis, this truly helped my understanding. In this way, my principals can CALL the monthly meetings PLC meetings (or communities of practice), but they may just be team meetings with a goa...

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susanbird

How do I get a PLN? - 4 views

This article gives the reader a simple definition to a PLN. I like the approach the author took as he wrote it. It helped to fill in some of the gaps that I have had as I was researching PLNs. Than...

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barakstanley

Connectivism: A Network Theory for Teaching and Learning in a Connected World - 3 views

This article clearly explains the key components and principles of the theory of connectivism. It also shows the growth of interest related to connectivism related to Google blog searches. There a...

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