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susanbird

What are Personal Learning Networks? - 3 views

www.shiftelearning.com/...personal-learning-networks

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  • susanbird on 06 Jun 18
     
    This resource defines Personal Learning Networks as a network of connections where people in the groups interact with one another. Karla Guiterrez explains that the connection of individuals are built through the technology that they use. She explains what a PLN does and what it doesn't do for an individual. She also explains how a PLN is important to the individual and to the members of the PLN.
  • wagnerang on 07 Jun 18
     
    This blog was particularly interesting to me as it not only addresses PLNS, but it also expounds upon common misconceptions and confused terms (i.e. PLN vs PLE). Further, it also gives several suggestions for building a PLN and explains why it is increasingly important.
carissakane

Online communities of practice in education.pdf - 0 views

www.ou.nl/...0practice%20in%20education.pdf

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shared by carissakane on 11 Jun 16 - No Cached
  • Ryan Olynyk on 11 Jun 16
     
    This article describes five major issues in the design and implementation of online communities of practice. The common theme in these five articles is they all focus on the online communication process, and they all try to understand how CoPs, as a reflective tool, can help improve professional practice.
  • carissakane on 12 Jun 18
     
    While this article provides examples of communities of practice in action and provides easy to understand definitions it also discusses ways in which CoP's can be sustained. It's one thing to understand their purpose or how to get them started but what do we do once they are up and running? How can we keep a CoP going for say multiple school years rather than diminish over time?
carissakane

(6) Networks vs. Communities of Practice - YouTube - 4 views

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  • B Bernheim on 06 Sep 14
     
    Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach explains the clear distinction between networks and Communities of Practice. She addressed that her Personal Learning Network has a lot of different non-educators from all walks of like helping to frame who she is and who she is not. The difference is in a Community of Practice, "we are all educators, we're all shipbuilder, we're all dry cleaner workers interested in improving over time." She makes the point that members of a CoP are committed to each other and to growth. She also stresses Co-Created Content and Co-Created Community in a CoP.
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  • Amanda Hatherly on 07 Sep 14
     
    I like how clearly the difference between CoPs and PLNs are explained. CoPs are co-owned and there is a commitment to create together and work together. "The best communities of practice aren't just a framework for delivering the status quo" ... they become "a vehicle for systemic change'. A short and effective presentation.
  • toddsvecusa on 08 Sep 14
     
    I enjoyed this video. I liked how the speak said, "A community of practice is a situated learning community". I thought that this was a thoughtful, short effective presentation. I also liked that fact that she talked about co-created content. I think that is an important point. Thank you for sharing.!
  • carissakane on 12 Jun 18
     
    This short video clip explains the difference between networks and communities of practice. The content is not education focused but gives a clear description of each and helps to highlight their differences.
carissakane

Creating Your Personal Learning Network & Why It's Important - Technology Post - 0 views

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  • carissakane on 12 Jun 18
     
    This source is geared for the post-secondary setting but the information can be applied to anyone. The post discusses steps to creating a personal learning network but also explains why it is important and should be focused on. Many "tip" lists just name reasons but don't give you a larger picture of why it should be considered.
camille_rrt

PLNs: Theory and Practice - Linking Learning - 2 views

www.linkinglearning.com.au/plns-theory-and-practice

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  • devivost on 11 Jun 18
     
    An article and two videos that outline the theoretical underpinnings of PLNs. It breaks down the term "PLN" into components and explains each. It also explains the link with connectivism.
  • camille_rrt on 11 Jun 18
     
    A great resource on PLN from a PhD student studying "the concept of PLNs and networked and connected learning"
  • carissakane on 12 Jun 18
     
    Very thorough source for understanding PLN's. The videos are a good option if you didn't want to read through the whole article and provide a different perspective. I was drawn to the PLN map and other graphic organizers. Great visual representations to further understanding!
carissakane

CC0212Policy.pdf - 10 views

www.ncte.org/...CC0212Policy.pdf

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  • alexisseidl on 04 Sep 14
     
    This article describes the features in communities of practice and provides a real life example of how it is used and what it looks like in an educational setting. The article also shows how communities of practice can be extended through the use of new technologies.
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  • lisanebe on 04 Sep 14
     
    In the opening section it describes the community of practice as being different from the typical teacher development model because it reaches "beyond individuals and toward alignment". This confused me at first, because it seemed to oppose the other information about communities of practice. I had seen a community of practice as a way for individuals to find what they need. However, as I read on, I realized that it was referring to the fact that teachers are now linked to one another and can work together to find coherence and best practices.
  • Alissa Blackburn on 05 Sep 14
     
    As an English teacher I can see the value of the example in this brief. The English department gets together and reflects on similar commenting styles for students to revise papers. They study which commenting helped the best after students turned in their revised copies. My English department just had to do this type of collaboration, but we were analyzing introduction paragraphs written by students and how we could improve teaching this. Unfortunately it was one of those times that were "mandated from the top down" as the brief mentions. Our collaboration was not voluntary and our department is not cohesive. I liked this idea of creating a community of practice with my department, but I am not sure how to get everyone on board Think of the power a CoP would make if it were campus wide, cross-curricular.
  • bluejayteacher on 08 Sep 14
     
    A research brief produced by the National Council of Teachers of English, this publication focuses on three aspects of a successful community of practice: mutual engagement, joint enterprise, and shared repertoire. Although the phrasing is different, the central concepts are similar to other reports on this topic. It does, however, also break down the needs of institutional support as a necessary condition for these communities to thrive.
  • cbjohnsrud on 04 Jul 15
     
    The national Council of Teachers of English reviewed Communities of Practice as they worked to develop better feedback for student writing. Successful Communities of Practice have been shown to be beneficial provided that specific characteristics are in place, including a common goal. Both face to face CoPs and online CoPs need these specific elements. What sets communities of practice apart from other professional development models is their reach beyond individuals and toward alignment
  • teachingjake503 on 01 Sep 17
     
    I found this article or brief by the NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English) helpful in that it gave context to how teaching organizations view of the communities practice theory. The article paints a picture of how schools try to use the theory as a framework for collaboration. I appreciated how it presented the goals of COPs in schools with some possible pitfalls. The main takeaway being that COPs are less successful when they are implemented "from the top down". It still drives home the reality however that COPs do need an organizational structure and good leadership, but that connections and shared vision are still the cornerstones of COP's. The article was published in 2011 and appears to be preparing it's readers for the wave of new media. It references blogs as emerging COPs and drives home point that online communities, while not face-to-face, still need strong leadership and organizational structure to be successful. It ends by providing questions to consider when trying to form COPs.
  • hamitup on 04 Sep 17
     
    Re: The main takeaway is that COPs are less successful when they are implemented "from the top down". I agree with this statement, The most successful CoP that I have been involved in were initiated within the district, but the administration was not overseeing the work being done. This freedom allowed for a more relaxed and teacher supported group. The department was kept in close communication, however, as some time to open our community funds were necessary and therefore it was important to have an advocate.
  • kyledillon on 04 Sep 17
     
    This article really captivated me, especially how it started with the vignette about the English teachers collaborating over how to mark their students' papers. I am an English faculty at a university and I have sat through collaborations on such things. I appreciated how such a simple paragraph on this collaboration could embody the three tenets of communities of practice.
  • carissakane on 12 Jun 18
     
    The National Council of Teachers of English wrote this briefing with the intent of helping not just English teachers but any educator understand the alignment, implementation, and instructional support of a CoP. The comprehensive but short article is an easy read to get a basic outline of communities of practice.
nstringham

20 Tips for Creating a PLN - 7 views

I like the tip on separating personal and professional social networks. It can get to be a lot sometimes, but I have seen huge benefits in having my personal social media kept separate from my prof...

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camille_rrt

Communities of Practice - YouTube - 5 views

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  • camille_rrt on 11 Jun 18
     
    This video describes COP and how they work.
  • cooperjrn on 11 Jun 18
     
    This video packs a lot of information into 4 minutes. It provides a great overview of communities of practice. I like how it delves into what the ideal model would look like.
  • nstringham on 11 Jun 18
     
    I like how this video goes beyond just the definition of a CoP and into why they are important, who is talking about them, what criteria is needed for one, etc.
jershua1

What is a PLN - Marc-André Lalande's take - 1 views

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  • Melinda Mott on 23 Jun 14
     
    This defines and simplifies the idea of a Personal Learning Network
  • jershua1 on 11 Jun 17
     
    A quick PLN overview that describes many of the aspects of what we do here in this class. The presenter offers many insights on how to be a member of a PLN, and some of the tools that are available to us. I like that he tells me that I can change levels of participation whenever I want, and should feel free to just lurk if preferred.
jershua1

Connected Educators - 0 views

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  • jershua1 on 11 Jun 17
     
    Many educators talk about the benefits of being part of a PLN. They emphasize that while they are interacting with people and not feeling alone while gathering ideas and sharing feelings, they can connect or disconnect anytime they want. It is the choice of the educator to determine the level of involvement they want to provide. The educators in this video seem extremely comfortable being members of these networks. Connecting and collaborating are important skills. Being able to choose when to connect and be part of a professional network, allows freedom for educators to continue their learning forever.
michellehughes11

Musings from the Middle School - 2 views

musingsfromthemiddleschool.blogspot.com

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  • michellehughes11 on 01 Jun 17
     
    I absolutely love this website! As a middle school English teacher, I constantly explore this website for ideas, lessons, and encouragement.
jershua1

How to build your PLN - 0 views

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  • jershua1 on 11 Jun 17
     
    I love that this video makes it very clear that you don't actually have to know anyone in your PLN. Now that we are so interconnected, the people that we learn from can be totally dispersed throughout the world. This presenter emphasizes that these networks are OURS.
  • jershua1 on 11 Jun 17
     
    I know that Dr. Gerstein didn't really want any how-tos... but this one is so good.
hamitup

Edutopia | K-12 Education Tips & Strategies That Work - 5 views

www.edutopia.org

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  • sfledderjohann on 06 Jun 17
     
    I'm sure everyone is familiar with this site, but I think we may sometimes take that fact for granted as Edutopia is a great site to find information, strategies, address a problem or get idea on how to make things work better. The information is presented in an easy to understand way that makes it especially helpful when you are venturing into unknown waters.
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  • Ryann Waldman on 07 Jun 17
     
    I love this website because it has up to date information on education. Many of the articles make me think about what I am doing in my classroom and how I can better my practice.
  • Ariana Pyburn on 08 Jun 17
     
    I always appreciate the reminder that this site exists. It is wonderful, full of content, and a great source of information!
  • hamitup on 28 Aug 17
     
    I always find myself starting with this website when asked to research. I like the articles I find here because they are relatively short and to-the-point. Also, the research is current and valid. Edutopia is a great start and resource for fresh information in education.
msbianchi

Limitations of Communities of Practice: a consideration of unresolved issues and diffic... - 1 views

www.knowledgemobilization.net/...f-Communities-of-Practice-.pdf

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  • msbianchi on 30 Aug 17
     
    This article looks at some of the possible obstacles of forming communities of practice. The article broadly looks at communities of practice in organizations. The limitations include hierarchical organization as well as socio-cultural backgrounds. The authors make a well-researched case that both elements must be taken into account when forming effective communities of practice.
msbianchi

Communities of Practice: a brief introduction - 0 views

wenger-trayner.com/...to-communities-of-practice.pdf

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  • msbianchi on 30 Aug 17
     
    The author of this article, Etienne Wenger, is one of the leaders in the field of communities of practice. Wenger briefly defines and describes communities of practice. He also explains how communities of practice are being applied in organizations, government and education. The resource is a great overview for those wanting to understand the basics of communities of practice.
msbianchi

Social Networking Theories and Tools to Support Connectivist Learning Activities - 1 views

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  • msbianchi on 31 Aug 17
     
    This article looks at the role of social networking and connectivist theory in the learning process. It explains how not only has technology changed, but the learner has changed as well. For example the learner no longer just consumes information, but also produces resources that can be shared in a network of knowledge. The article argues that technological tools, such as social media, will assist the learner in creating and contributing useful material.
msbianchi

Preservice Teachers' Participation and Perceptions of Twitter Live Chats as Personal Le... - 6 views

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  • msbianchi on 31 Aug 17
     
    This study observed and surveyed undergraduate students in a teacher certification program use Twitter to form personal learning networks. Researchers were interested in how students perceived Twitter before and after group discussion. Additionally, researchers wanted to know if Twitter was an effective medium for group discussion. Although some students had frustrations with Twitter's structure, most had a positive experience in using it for networking.
  • kellyspiese on 02 Sep 17
     
    I like this article because it shows how social media is rapidly transforming all aspects of our professional lives. At first when I started reading it, I wondered what are the benefits of Twitter over the chat function in many Learning Management Systems. But then I realized students are more likely connected to Twitter with several devices. The chat session would stay around longer than the course page in the LMS. Additionally, the PLN created by the synchronous chat session exists outside of the classroom walls and can continue long after the class is over. The article was correct to cite that one of the drawbacks is the lack of critical thought that goes into Twitter feeds. The low number of characters allowed limits the ability to express thoughts clearly. However, if it is used to organize PLNs it becomes an effective tool as the participants in the study all attested.
  • Jennifer Pollock on 04 Sep 17
     
    The study supported the belief that Twitter chats provide a place where learners can be exposed to widely differing perspectives, not limited by geographical or socioeconomic constraints: "Twitter chats . . . to communicate to other professionals you may not even know but you will absolutely learn from them and what they have to say." I enjoyed the anecdote of the student who found himself in the same chat room as his school principal father!
msbianchi

Professional Learning Networks: Driving Discussions through Twitter - 3 views

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  • msbianchi on 31 Aug 17
     
    This short journal article describes how one teacher in Louisiana uses Twitter to find and joing professional learning networks. She uses Twitter to collaborate with teachers on lessons. She also leads a weekly chat to discuss a variety of educational topics. In addition, the journal explains what Twitter is and how to use it for a complete beginner.
  • Jennifer Pollock on 04 Sep 17
     
    I appreciated the idea from this article that relationships started on Twitter can expand beyond Web 2.0: "Connections which begin online may lead to face-to-face meetings at conferences." Likewise, the river analogy helped me see how Twitter can be interpreted and integrated into an individual's personal learning network: "Consider a Tweet as an 'on-ramp' to deeper learning." Thanks for posting this link!
msbianchi

Perspectives in AE- "Typing Back": Social Media as Space For Critical Discourse - 3 views

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  • msbianchi on 30 Aug 17
     
    This article discusses the power that social media has in adult education. It discusses the ability for knowledge to be shared and discussed worldwide. The article also points out that social media is changing the way society communicates and networks, and that the world has become more interconnected than before. I appreciated the author also bringing up that consumerism, mostly in the form of advertisements, can be a downside of many free social media applications. The author argues that the ads could perpetuate harmful spending habits of users. I think this argument is one to take into account when using social media in primary and secondary education.
  • Jennifer Pollock on 04 Sep 17
     
    Thanks for posting this article, which exposed me to a brand-new term: Pedagogy 2.0. Using social network tools, Pedagogy 2.0's teaching and learning practices advocate learner choice, self-direction, and flexibility in learning activities, which are key components to adult education. I also enjoyed the article's discussion of consumerism and power structures, which are engaging in "social surveillance."
msbianchi

Promoting engagement in online courses: What strategies can we learn from three highly ... - 4 views

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  • msbianchi on 30 Aug 17
     
    This case study examines which factors play into a successful MOOC (Massive Open Online Course). Some of these factors include peer interaction, professor engagement, and accessible course resources. The researchers concluded that these factors are as important in MOOCs as they are in traditional classroom settings. The article implies that classes based on the philosophy of connectivism are effective, but a number of factors must be taken into account when planning instruction.
  • kellyspiese on 02 Sep 17
     
    It is difficult to maintain continuous student engagement in a traditional class setting. It is doubly so when the setting is online. This study researched what characteristics promote student engagement in online classes. Course takers identified 5 characteristics of MOOCs that encouraged their continued participation in the course. For the most part, courses that focus on problems and clear solutions, contain high levels of peer interaction and teacher participation, and include many active learning activities with accompanying course resources are well-liked by MOOC participants. The authors are certainly right to suggest that future research examine courses that are not as highly participatory as the MOOCs that are focused on in this study. I wondered as I read the article if the same level of engagement can be seen in other courses.
  • Jennifer Pollock on 04 Sep 17
     
    As this study emphasized, online courses have a unique challenge when compared to traditional brick-and-mortar courses because learners are physically separated from an instructor by a computer screen. Instructors do not just have to overcome motivation barriers, but also administrative obstacles. The article's "Table 2: Summary of Strategies Used" presented some well-designed methods to increase instructor accessibility---from the "Code Clinic" to weekly live interactive discussions.
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