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wagnerang

Participates Online Continuous Learning Platform - 2 views

www.participate.com/continuous-learning

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shared by wagnerang on 29 May 18 - No Cached
  • wagnerang on 29 May 18
     
    Participate Learning's OCLP gives you options to find and participate in Twitter chats more easily, find and curate educational resources, or take an online course. New and experiences Twitter users will love the ease with which one can follow their favorite chats with the chats feature, which also allows users to save resources shared within the chats into an educational resource collection for easy access later. Schedules for Twitter chats are posted, so one can find a chat conveniently.
devivost

Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age - 1 views

er.dut.ac.za/...theory_for_the_digital_age.pdf

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shared by devivost on 29 Jun 15 - No Cached
  • Megan Poindexter on 29 Jun 15
     
    This text composed by George Siemens, an entrepreneur of the connectivism learning theory, explores the traditional learning theories of behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism in order to reveal a more modern learning theory that encompasses the digital age. Connectivism, simplified, is the idea that individuals engage in learning processes that hold real world application via various resources and contacts to which valuable information can be extracted to create new learning that builds lasting knowledge applicable to a diverse number of circumstances. In this academic article Siemens explores the basic principles and implications of the connectivism theory and heavily emphasizes that this type of learning doesn't necessarily occur within the human, but can be drawn from different nodes which then connect to build individual understanding.
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  • nickurban on 30 Jun 15
     
    Here Siemens introduces his reasoning and understanding to connectivism. One fascinating piece that he talks about is how the half-life of learning is shrinking as technology becomes a primary learning tool within people's lives. His premise is based around the idea that we "derive our competence from connections with others". So although we may not all get to experience everything personally, which has been seen as the best way to learn something, now through other people's shared experiences we too can learn at a much quicker rate.
  • tygrogan on 06 Jul 15
     
    Article discussing connectivism and how it applies to the digital age. Includes 8 principles of connectivism.
  • Kristen Taubman on 05 Sep 16
     
    Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age is a wonderful article that drills down into the development of Connectivism as the use of technology has challenged many of the theoretical foundations of Behaviorism, Cognitivism and Constructivism. This article discusses the importance of communities of practice in the digital age when learning is rapid pace, dependent on quickly changing information, often in self organized groupings. Siemens provides an overview of the principles and implications of Connectivism as a primary theory for establishing learning groups.
  • clairedickinson4 on 05 Sep 16
     
    In this article, Siemens discusses the incredible impact that technology has had on several learning theories over the past twenty years. Technology has become such a prominent part of our world and it is "altering (rewiring) our brains." It is an interesting take on the power of technology and how it continues to have a gigantic impact on many learning theories.
  • Ryann Waldman on 11 Jun 17
     
    Behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism are three theories that attempt to explain how people learn and develop. When these theories were created, digital technology didn't play a role in learning which changes how we explore these theories today. All of these theories agree that knowledge is something to be obtained, but how do people get knowledge in today's society? Connectivism is what describes the new learning environments people are experiencing everyday. It is a series of networks that connect people and information and facilitates the organization and flow of knowledge. It can explained with plumbing. The information and knowledge is the water while the series of pipes it flows through is connectivism. 
  • anonymous on 02 Sep 17
     
    "The pipe is more important than the content of the pipe." Siemens says that it is more important in a digital world to know how to find the information you need, when you need it, than it is to possess the knowledge itself. And he recognizes that our current educational system needs to change to accommodate new ways of learning and new technology.
  • devivost on 11 Jun 18
     
    This article provides an interesting view of connectivism as an alternative to behaviorism, constructivism, and cognitivism. It argues that in the digital age, these theories don't properly meet the requirements of modern learners. Connectivism corrects these theories faults and looks at learning as a group activity.
miljenni

Great site with tons of material - 2 views

I found this site which has quite a few links to different blogs about E-Learning. There are info graphics that explain Elearning, online sites to help your class, teaching with qr codes, and creat...

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started by miljenni on 11 Jun 18 1 follow-up, last by miljenni on 11 Jun 18
kpeila

Social Media - Learning Forward Excerpt - 1 views

In this excerpt from the Learning Forward publication, Powerful Designs for Professional Learning, the author provides a helpful overview of the presence and role of social media in the context of ...

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started by kpeila on 11 Jun 18 no follow-up yet
cooperjrn

Develop a Personal Learning Network To Inspire Lifelong Learning! - 1 views

educationtechnologysolutions.com.au/...k-to-inspire-lifelong-learning

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shared by cooperjrn on 10 Jun 18 - No Cached
  • cooperjrn on 10 Jun 18
     
    This article outlines PLNs as a tool for teachers to take charge of their professional development. It discusses what a PLN is, how to develop one, and what a teacher can gain from participating in one. The biggest take away from this article for me is to have clearly defined goals prior to joining a PLN.
carissakane

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

www.youtube.com/watch

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shared by carissakane on 11 Jun 17 - No Cached
  • 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.
miljenni

Learning in the Digital Age - 1 views

This is a great video that emphasizes how learning has changed.They highlight a school in the Bronx and how digital learning has changed the environment.

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started by miljenni on 12 Jun 18 1 follow-up, last by miljenni on 12 Jun 18
barakstanley

New Classroom Management with Music - 5 views

Hi, everyone, My name is Barak Stanley, and I just joined this group. I went to a seminar by Rick Morris that discussed including music into everyday classroom routines. It has changed my te...

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started by barakstanley on 02 Jun 18 no follow-up yet
barakstanley

Why to Create Successful Personal Learning Networks - 0 views

www.talentlms.com/...rning-network-in-the-workplace

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shared by barakstanley on 08 Jun 18 - No Cached
  • barakstanley on 08 Jun 18
     
    The author provides background information on personal learning networks (PLNs), as well as a simplified definition that breaks down each specific component of a PLN. Also, the post discusses the excitement behind virtual PLNs that implement and utilize social media for communication.
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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started by joshgiudicelli on 04 Jun 18 1 follow-up, last by susanbird on 06 Jun 18
barakstanley

Professional Online Presence and Learning Networks: Educating for Ethical Use of Social... - 2 views

This article discusses professional online presence and learning networks within a teacher education context. Forbes (2017) provides an overview of using social media in education and explains the...

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

Create Your Own Personal Learning Network - 3 views

I am amazed at how diverse the uses of Twitter have become in just a few years. Now that I'm more aware, I see people using it for so many things every place I go. My son's teachers use Twitter to ...

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started by anonymous on 30 Aug 16 1 follow-up, last by alannashaw on 30 Aug 16
kpeila

Teachers' personal learning networks (PLNs): Exploring the nature of self-initiated pro... - 1 views

The article is an analysis of a larger qualitative study examining teachers' use of digital tools and PLNs to engage in self-directed and self-initiated professional learning. Tour (2017) defines a...

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started by kpeila on 11 Jun 18 no follow-up yet
camille_rrt

Communities of Practice - 5 views

www.knowledge-management-tools.net/communities-of-practice.html

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shared by camille_rrt on 04 Jun 18 - No Cached
  • wagnerang on 04 Jun 18
     
    Although this site is dedicated to knowledge management, this particular page focuses on what Communities of practice are, and it explains what learning is like within communities of practice. The bulleted lists are particularly helpful in summarizing the key concepts of CoPs.
  • joshgiudicelli on 04 Jun 18
     
    I like this article because it addresses legitimate peripheral learning. The idea that we don't directly instruct new members, but instead allow them to do basic tasks within the community and then learn more important roles through daily observation. This idea and set-up reminds me heavily of an apprenticeship. New Members start at the bottom and learn until they are no longer on the outside but fully included within the community. Nice find with this article!
  • camille_rrt on 11 Jun 18
     
    Great read on how we learn in COPs and the essential parts of COPs.
melpalmer4

Connectivism as a Learning Theory for the Digital Age - 1 views

www.hetl.org/...Connectivism-hand-out.pdf

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shared by melpalmer4 on 20 Jun 14 - No Cached
  • Chris Hill on 20 Jun 14
     
    This article talks about how connectivism is important and valid, but should be used as a tool in the learning process and not as a standalone learning theory.
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  • Sarah Baughman on 04 Sep 14
     
    In this article the section labeled Why Connectivism is considered to be a learning theory was fun to read. It explains how learning can no longer be explained linearly and must be explained in terms of personal networks.
  • Dalia Allencherry on 03 Sep 15
     
    This article looks at connectivism from the standpoint of learning theory. It discusses the essential criteria for a learning theory or an instructional theory and the differences between a learning theory and an instructional theory in the context of connectivism. The article make an effort to explain connectivism as a learning theory of digital age.
  • melpalmer4 on 04 Jun 18
     
    This article gives a really interesting look at connectivism as a learning theory vs an instructional theory. It brings out many studies and prior theories to look further into connectivism in education.
barakstanley

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

drive.google.com/...view

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shared by barakstanley on 08 Jun 18 - No Cached
  • 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
miljenni

Connectivism Discussion - 3 views

After looking into this, the presenter is Dr George Siemens who was instrumental in connectivism.

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started by miljenni on 08 Jun 18 2 follow-ups, last by miljenni on 08 Jun 18
Clayton Mitchell

Personal Learning Networks vs Personal Learning Communities - 5 views

I like that this article focuses on PLEs, PLNs, and CoPs through the lens of teacher professional development. It points out that instructors teaching and cultural collaboration improved when educa...

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started by Christina Jorgensen on 08 Sep 12 1 follow-up, last by Clayton Mitchell on 09 Sep 12
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?
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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started by joshgiudicelli on 04 Jun 18 3 follow-ups, last by nstringham on 11 Jun 18
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