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Kelly Kenney

Website #10- Connectivism - 8 views

education-2020.wikispaces.com/Connectivism

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shared by Kelly Kenney on 22 Jun 14 - No Cached
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  • Emmett Wemp on 22 Jun 14
     
    This is a pretty simple explanation of connectivism. Basically it is about adding nodes to your PLN which connects you to another resource.
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  • Katy Cooper on 22 Jun 14
     
    I appreciate the simple explanation this article provides. "Connectivism is driven by the understanding that decisions are based on rapidly altering foundations. New information is continually being acquired." This aspect help solidify the idea that knowledge is not finite and gaining it is never over. Connectivism provides a way to help make sense of our knowledge potential in light of constant change in technology.
  • John Potosnak on 22 Jun 14
     
    This is a great resource for Connectivism. I felt that this theory was more dense then PLNs and CoPs and many articles I looked at were difficult to follow. I like how the theory is broken down here and includes helpful videos. I will be using this resource to help with my creative expression project.
  • Tsisana Palmer on 22 Jun 14
     
    Thank you for sharing! I also found the simplicity of the explanation great in order to grasp the concept. By referring to Connectivism as to "a learning theory for a digital age" makes it easy to remember that it is a new theory (since the digital era is also relatively new.) That, in turn, may also affect the way we perceive the main principles of Connectivism (outline in the article): learning as a process of connecting specialized nodes or information sources, learning residing in non-human appliances, and the need to maintain connections to facilitate continual learning, among others. Due to such an abundance of information in the digital era, the key point in the article for me was "the ability to draw distinctions between important and unimportant information is vital"! A skill is yet to be mastered!
  • danielbmc on 23 Jun 14
     
    While not really dealing with the theory, I thought the video demonstrating how Connectivism works was really well done. It was interesting to see the path a student might follow and how their web expands.
  • Matt Hoge on 24 Jun 14
     
    Usually when I see anything WIki that has to do with research I have the initial tendency to try to stay far away because in my undergrad years I was constantly reminded to pursue peer reviewed articles. What I really appreciate about this resource is how simple and basic it is on Connectivism. This wikispace provides all the "nuts and bolts" of Connectivism and is a great starting point for digging deeper into understanding its theory. Great find!
  • Kelly Kenney on 01 Sep 15
     
    "Connectivism is a learning theory promoted by Stephen Downes and George Siemens." Learning occurs with connections in networks. This article believes that with connectivism we can move to a new age of learning. Learning can be more collaborative and global. With connectivism we see the use of networks with nodes and connections to elaborate on our learning.
courtneykaul

Powerful Learning Practice - 0 views

www.plpnetwork.com/ssional-development-that-works

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shared by courtneykaul on 03 Sep 15 - No Cached
  • courtneykaul on 03 Sep 15
     
    This site outlines the three-pronged approach of the connected learning communities model, which includes professional learning communities, personal learning networks, and communities of practice.
Kelly Kenney

Website #3- PLN - 2 views

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started by Kelly Kenney on 01 Sep 15 no follow-up yet
timrstark

Education 3.0: Getting to Know the Brain - 0 views

www.wired.com/...-3-0-getting-to-know-the-brain

#EdTechSN Education 3.0 brain based learning Patterns of Learning

shared by timrstark on 04 Sep 15 - No Cached
  • timrstark on 04 Sep 15
     
    This Wired article was about how Education 3.0 can be most effectively leveraged if educators have a good understanding on how the brain learns. Keeping in mind what learners care about, giving them the ability to place their learning in context, and allowing students to identify patterns of knowledge (think making connections in neural pathways) all can expand upon the the experience of learners in a course.
kristinmanna

Rick Wormelli - Standards Based Grading - 1 views

www.youtube.com/watch

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shared by kristinmanna on 06 Jul 15 - No Cached
  • kristinmanna on 06 Jul 15
     
    A great perspective about 0s on the 100 point scale.
  • tygrogan on 07 Jul 15
     
    Grades have always been a sour point for me. I truly dislike placing a numerical grade to any piece of work. But, I also disagree with giving students a passing grade for just putting their name on the paper and turning it it. What are your thoughts on this video?
Jennifer Frost

Eduvation - 3 views

eduvation.ca

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shared by Jennifer Frost on 28 Jun 15 - No Cached
  • Jennifer Frost on 28 Jun 15
     
    **This website is ran by Ken Steele, an amazing man in the field of educational technology. His information is based for the Canadian audience, which is excellent for me. He is worth checking out!** Browse our "IdeaBank" for innovative ideas and best practices in institutional strategy, pedagogy, marketing, student services, and more... and please contribute some of your own "Bright Ideas" for recognition among your peers!
Cassie Davenport

The End of Isolation - 11 views

jolt.merlot.org/...alderton_0911.htm

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shared by Cassie Davenport on 03 Jul 15 - No Cached
  • Cassie Davenport on 03 Jul 15
     
    The study in the paper was interesting as it looked at K-12 educators and their use of Twitter to research, relate and form PLNs. Twitter and other social medias have allowed teachers to form networks that are specific to their needs and wants in terms of their own professional growth. In the "End of Isolation" the researchers findings touched on the fact that "over 82% of the time, the educators in this study chose to follow other educators or content experts related to their field of teaching so they were able to create a personal learning network meaningful to their professional needs." Now I just need to work with teachers at my school site to help them realize the individualized professional potential!
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  • loganwillits on 04 Jul 15
     
    Cassie- This is a really neat resource in which actual data has been accumulated and presented for teachers and their use of a social networking website. It was interesting to look at the numbers behind the ten educators that they chose and see them present some other general findings. I think the "Benefits" section towards the end of the article hits the goals of any social network precisely: 1) Access to Resources, 2)Supportive Relationships, 3)Increased Leadership Capacity, and 4)Development of a Professional Vision. IF you get into these tools to become a better educator, then I feel those are four visions that you set out to fill by utilizing the networking/technology.
  • cbjohnsrud on 04 Jul 15
     
    This is a great resource to use to support the research behind using Twitter as an educator. I think the title of the article says it all. As the only social studies on my campus, I have learned to reach out to other teachers using social media. The end of the article brings up some interesting points regarding professional development and Twitter. Research says that teachers need more than just a "one stop shop" when it comes to any professional development, and that they need time to reflect, question, and practice. I would argue that Twitter allows for exactly that. Having a community of teachers to come back to in order to reflect on a teaching experience and/or ask for support provides a safe place to do just that.
  • Elizabeth Wood on 05 Jul 15
     
    Cassie, this was a very interesting research article that presented actual statistics and information on how teachers utilize social media, specifically Twitter. It was very informative and discussed the uses of twitter beyond just being a social outlet.
  • Renee Phoenix on 05 Jul 15
     
    This was indeed an interesting research project. It was nice to see that there were so many collaborations that were spawned through Twitter connections. Most of the teachers said they were able to exchange information or resources at a professional level, but I was surprised by how many continued the conversation at a social level also.
  • Rob Johnson on 05 Jul 15
     
    I feel like this resource has a lot of valuable information. I am very interested in learning to use Twitter as a form of PLN using Twitter and this resource seems to show the value in that. In addition, I liked the research study approach to this article.
  • caaskin on 06 Jul 15
     
    This study underscored the benefits of Twitter for the educational community. The article shared the advantages to new teachers in particular, where one participant stated it changed her vision and practice in the classroom. Very powerful!
  • Megan Gooding on 06 Jul 15
     
    Of all the resources I have read thus far on PLNs, this particular article forced me to think deeper and reconsider my interpretation of this concept. First of all, I found that the article provided a picture of the quality of interaction that can occur within Twitter. The data collected by researchers provides an in depth look at Twitter as a PLN - a feat that few other resources I have read have accomplished. By detailing the amount, quality, and type of interactions and connections, a tangible conception of a PLN emerges, even for someone who has little to no experience with Twitter. Of the 10 surveyed, a majority of their connections and tweets were professionally related. According to Nussbaum-Beach (video I posted), the difference between a PLN and a CoP is the familiarity of the people and the connection to an idea or problem. However, this study provides a different perception of a PLN that is largely professionally based with strong two-way connections. These conclusions made me wonder if it is possible for facets of a PLN on Twitter to transform into a CoP. Further, at what point can one argue that a PLN has successfully transform into a virtual CoP? Thanks for sharing. This was an excellent read!
Kelly Kenney

Website #2- PLN - 3 views

http://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/3559/3131 What is great about PLNs is that you can learning into your own hand. You are learning from others while making connections with oth...

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started by Kelly Kenney on 01 Sep 15 no follow-up yet
Brooke Fore

Integrated STEM education through PBL - 0 views

www.rondout.k12.ny.us/...DisplayFile.aspx

shared by Brooke Fore on 08 Sep 15 - No Cached
  • Brooke Fore on 08 Sep 15
     
    This guides educators through a STEM integrated lesson using a project-based learning approach. The lesson is broken into the PBL model components of refection, research, discovery, application, communication.
anonymous

20 Tips for Creating a Professional Learning Network - 7 views

gettingsmart.com/...-professional-learning-network

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shared by anonymous on 21 Jun 14 - No Cached
  • Jennie Finafrock on 21 Jun 14
     
    This link provides 10 tips for using PLNs and 10 tips for establishing productive ones. Using Diigo is the first tip for establishing a productive PLN - I thought that was pretty cool.
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  • kimsmith876 on 21 Jun 14
     
    These tips are great! I really liked that a couple of the tips really focus on being an active participant in a PLN, not just collecting information. I think it would be a really easy thing to just not participate, but reap the benefits of everyone else's submissions, so it is great that they made that a point to emphasize!
  • Emmett Wemp on 22 Jun 14
     
    Here are more great tips and tools for creating a PLN.
  • Ryan McDonough on 22 Jun 14
     
    I love "how to" articles because they lay out a blueprint and take out the guess work needed. The tips for using and for beginning a PLN are really valuable. I just bookmarked that site; I really need to use my pocket account more!
  • John Potosnak on 22 Jun 14
     
    This is a great resource. I feel like I could follow these tips and create a PLN. I like how it's right to the point and easy to follow.
  • Tsisana Palmer on 22 Jun 14
     
    "Sharing discoveries is more efficient and honorable than patenting them" - I love that! The steps outlined in this post definitely are based on this great principle. It's also great to know that that's exactly what we do at Edtech (unlike in so many other grad programs where so much of the student work never gets shared.) Great post!
  • anonymous on 10 Sep 15
     
    I like lists and how-tos. This article by Miriam Clifford provides a great introduction to the nuts and bolts of establishing a PLN.
Jill Miller

TEDxNYED - Mike Wesch - 03/06/10 - 4 views

youtu.be/DwyCAtyNYHw

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shared by Jill Miller on 04 Sep 15 - No Cached
  • Jill Miller on 04 Sep 15
     
    Wesch's TED Talk illustrates connectivism in various ways. First, he notes that when a society that is based on relationships becomes a "linear" society, the results can be less-than-desirable. In the classroom, when students are not learning by making connections, the results can also be less-than-desirable.
normanpeckham

Timeline JS3 - Beautifully crafted timelines that are easy, and intuitive to use. - 0 views

timeline.knightlab.com/#make

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shared by normanpeckham on 26 Sep 15 - No Cached
  • normanpeckham on 26 Sep 15
     
    This site helps users create awesome timelines based off a Google Sheet template. The timelines can then be embedded on websites or linked for people to view.
anonymous

Guideline on Censorship: Don't Let it Become an Issue in Your Schools - 0 views

www.ncte.org/...dontletitbecome

shared by anonymous on 13 Oct 10 - Cached
  • Teachers should be encouraged to think through a rationale for any book to be read to or by the entire class. For primary teachers, who may read aloud many picture books to their classes each week, a written rationale is not practical. However, teachers should be prepared to explain their choices, stating why the book was chosen and what the objectives are in terms of the problems, needs, or interests of their individual class.
  • Obviously, the teacher should be thoroughly familiar with all assigned selections. In short, professional responsibility means not only selecting print and nonprint materials, but also possessing a willingness and ability to defend the choices made.
  • Appropriateness Factors to be considered in assessing the appropriateness of books are children's interests, the age level and/or maturity of children in relation to the book being considered, and the content, format and illustration.
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  • Breadth of Coverage Books may present problems of stereotyping with respect to sex and to race. Religion, politics, and questions of morality or patriotism are issues about which there are considerable differences of opinion. The importance of such books may lie mainly, or only, in their historical viewpoint and should be presented as such to children who read them. Teachers and librarians should be aware of these considerations and should make every effort to provide materials which present alternate points of view. Historically there have always been those who have recognized the offensiveness of these materials. Children, like adults exposed to new ideas, can accept or reject them, based on input from all viewpoints. All opinions require protection under the First Amendment.
  • IF and AFTER censorship problems arise (and before a formal complaint procedure is initiated), here are some approaches and considerations: Be sure to inform your principal of any complaint, and how you plan to handle it. Urge your principal to read or view the material objected to. Afterwards, share with him/her your reasons for using the material with children. Also, try to get a school board member and a local minister, rabbi, or priest to read or look at the material. If a parent complains about material, insisting on an immediate discussion about it, defer such a discussion; make an appointment with him/her for a later time. At the same time, assure the parent that you have a concern for the child's interest. Neither you nor the parent should be in the position of discussing material without careful consideration beforehand of the factors that are to be discussed. Do not defend materials on the spur of the moment. Apart from being unfair to all concerned, and particularly to children, it is your professional duty to present your views thoughtfully and with consideration. Reread or review the material in question, even though you may already be familiar with it. Identify its strengths. Put down in writing why you believe it is proper and useful in your teaching program. Collect reviews of the material from such publications as Language Arts, English Journal, Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Horn Book, School Library Journal, and other professional publications. There may be three to five parents, other than the complaining parents, who may be particularly supportive of your teaching objectives. Request that they read or view the material being questioned and invite their written reactions, addressed to you and your principal
anonymous

ALA | About Banned & Challenged Books - 0 views

www.ala.org/...index.cfm

banned books ala

shared by anonymous on 13 Oct 10 - Cached
  • A challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict materials, based upon the objections of a person or group.  A banning is the removal of those materials.  Challenges do not simply involve a person expressing a point of view; rather, they are an attempt to remove material from the curriculum or library, thereby restricting the access of others.  Due to the commitment of librarians, teachers, parents, students and other concerned citizens, most challenges are unsuccessful and most materials are retained in the school curriculum or library collection.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 13 Oct 10
       
      challenged and banned books?
  • Books usually are challenged with the best intentions—to protect others, frequently children, from difficult ideas and information
anonymous

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Sherman Alexie, Book - Barnes & Noble - 0 views

search.barnesandnoble.com/...9780316013680

shared by anonymous on 13 Oct 10 - Cached
  • Chris ShoemakerCopyright 2006 Reed Business Information. - School Library Journal Gr 7-10Exploring Indian identity, both self and tribal, Alexie's first young adult novel is a semiautobiographical chronicle of Arnold Spirit, aka Junior, a Spokane Indian from Wellpinit, WA. The bright 14-year-old was born with water on the brain, is regularly the target of bullies, and loves to draw. He says, "I think the world is a series of broken dams and floods, and my cartoons are tiny little lifeboats." He expects disaster when he transfers from the reservation school to the rich, white school in Reardan, but soon finds himself making friends with both geeky and popular students and starting on the basketball team. Meeting his old classmates on the court, Junior grapples with questions about what constitutes one's community, identity, and tribe. The daily struggles of reservation life and the tragic deaths of the protagonist's grandmother, dog, and older sister would be all but unbearable without the humor and resilience of spirit with which Junior faces the world. The many characters, on and off the rez, with whom he has dealings are portrayed with compassion and verve, particularly the adults in his extended family. Forney's simple pencil cartoons fit perfectly within the story and reflect the burgeoning artist within Junior. Reluctant readers can even skim the pictures and construct their own story based exclusively on Forney's illustrations. The teen's determination to both improve himself and overcome poverty, despite the handicaps of birth, circumstances, and race, delivers a positive message in a low-key manner. Alexie's tale of self-discovery is a first purchase for all libraries.
Dane Hartman

DoInk - 0 views

www.doink.com

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shared by Dane Hartman on 13 Oct 10 - Cached
  • Dane Hartman on 13 Oct 10
     
    DoInk allows you to easily create vector-based Flash-style animations.
anonymous

Weighing In: Three Bombs, Two Lips, and a Martini Glass -- NCAC - 0 views

www.ncac.org/s-Two-Lips-and-a-Martini-Glass

shared by anonymous on 13 Oct 10 - No Cached
  • If you had asked me a year ago what bombs, lips, and martini glasses have in common, I would have answered, “A fraternity party.” Now I have a different answer. It’s called Common Sense Media. This not-for-profit Web-based organization is in the business of using a “rating” system to review all types of media that target children, but their “ratings” of books are especially disingenuous. They claim that they want to keep parents informed. Informed about what? What their children should read or what they shouldn’t read?
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 13 Oct 10
       
      I put a link to Common Sense Media on the library web page for the Internet safety information. Now, after reading about the book ratings, should I remove the link?
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