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melpalmer4

What is a Personal Learning Network? - The Tech Edvocate - 6 views

www.thetechedvocate.org/personal-learning-network

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  • One, you shape absolutely everything about it.
  • You personalize exactly who you want in your network, what you want to share, where you want to engage with people, and what you’re interested in learning about
  • You also pick the platform.
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  • you will form personal connections with them based on shared ideas and experiences
  • You’ll be amazed who in your field will say something you’ve never thought of, or mention a point of view you’ve never considered.
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      nstringham on 11 Jun 18
       
      I love this aspect of collaboration! I know that I could never come up with all these different ideas on my own, but I also have the ability to take someone's thoughts or ideas and add my own to them to expand it even further.
  • But the heart of every network isn’t the platform, but the people who enrich conversations with unique backgrounds and specializations.
  • hey’re especially important for educators because it’s likely a school district lacks the funding to support teachers with professional development.
  • melpalmer4 on 04 Jun 18
     
    This article discusses the value of PLNs specifically for educators. It gives the who, what, when, why and how for the reader.
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  • joshgiudicelli on 04 Jun 18
     
    This is a great article. I like that is starts with what a PLN is and proceeds to talk about where and how to set it up. I also like that this article is written through the lens of an educator. It makes a lot of what is said more relevant and personal. Good find!
  • wagnerang on 05 Jun 18
     
    I really like how this article breaks down what a PLN is, how to learn from one, and where to network. So often, I think that these basics are what keep people from joining in. Though networking can sound intimidating, this piece notes why they are so important to educators and, potentially, students, thus encouraging and motivating users to join in.
  • melpalmer4 on 12 Jun 18
     
    This is a nice overview of what a PLN is and how teachers can get involved. It discussed important reasons that PLNs are useful. The article breaks down the need, structure and value of a PLN. #EDTECH543 #EDTechSN #PLN
barakstanley

Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age - 7 views

learningcenteredtechnology.wordpress.com/...ing-theory-for-the-digital-age

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shared by barakstanley on 08 Jun 18 - No Cached
  • barakstanley on 08 Jun 18
     
    Dr. Sherri E. Ritter's blog post discusses the main ideas behind several learning theories. She also provides background information, a definition, and examples of connectivism. I like how Ritter suggests different apps at the bottom of the post to support connectivism in the classroom. I have used Remind101 before to safely and securely communicate with parents.
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  • naddleman on 10 Jun 18
     
    I liked the format of this post as well. It also opened my eyes to how much we can be restricting our students from this type of learning if we are keeping their personal technology out of the classroom. The struggle is finding a happy medium, at least thats the struggle at my current school.
  • miljenni on 10 Jun 18
     
    The part of the article that I enjoyed the most was when it had a list of apps at the bottom. It connected the theory of connectivism with a list of apps that potentially could be used in a learning environment. Since this is a 2014 article, I would assume that there are many more that should be included now. Thanks for sharing.
  • cooperjrn on 11 Jun 18
     
    What I find most interesting about this is that there are examples of how apps are used in the day to day operation of businesses and educations and yet in most classrooms I've been in the first thing we're told is to turn off our electronic devices. In fact, in the school where I work, we just reconfigured a classroom because it was too hard to tell if students were surfing the web instead of paying attention. Did I mention that I teach adults?
  • camille_rrt on 11 Jun 18
     
    Great connectivism resources for users in a variety of different backgrounds.
kcastello

Communities of practice: a brief introduction - 1 views

neillthew.typepad.com/...communities-of-practice.pdf

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shared by kcastello on 10 Sep 12 - No Cached
  • Darla Grant on 10 Sep 12
     
    In this article, Wenger defines Communities of Practice (COP) as a "tribe learning to survive," (p. 1) although learning isn't always the goal of the group but can be an outcome. Members are committed to their community and create a shared practice of networking for a specific purpose. Originally associations and groups, the Internet is extending the reach of COPs and increasing the flow of information.
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  • Megan Poindexter on 29 Jun 15
     
    Etienne Wenger seeks to simplify communities of practice by elaborating on three distinct features that make a a community of practice different than a community. A community of practice is defined by its' domain, the shared connection based on a common interest; the community; a group of individuals that interact with each other through collaborative activities; the practice, common experiences and resources to take on similar problems. The text is particularly user friendly in that it offers provides charts that contextual types of activities that would make a community a community of practice such as: visits, mapping knowledge, problem solving, etc.
  • nickurban on 02 Jul 15
     
    Wenger identifies CoP's as"groups of people who share a concern or passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly". Here it is indicated that three main things must be present to call it a CoP: the domain, the community, and the practice. One item that stood out to me is that a community is not by default a CoP. Rather, a CoP must not solely be a community of interest but a CoP is a community that is built on the acquisition of skills, knowledge, or practice within the community. CoP's can come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and domains. All are vested in the "bettering" of individuals.
  • Dalia Allencherry on 03 Sep 15
     
    This article looks at the bones of communities of practice. This is an easy read, an introduction to communities of practice, which explains important characteristics, activities, concepts behind, and concepts applied in the case of communities of practice. It looks at traditional classroom learning compared to communities of practice.
  • Heather Berlin on 05 Sep 15
     
    For those who have never heard of communities of practice, this resource explains it well. What are communities of practice, what do communities of practice look like, where does the concept come from and how it is being applied is all covered.
  • kcastello on 06 Jun 17
     
    This is a brief but comprehensive introduction as to what communities of practice are by Etienne Wenger. One important aspect addressed is that learning is a product of a community of practice whether intentionally or not. It also gives multiple examples of what a common community of practice can look like such as problem solving, discussing developments, and visits. The concept came to be as a learning model by Wenger and Jean Lave. The concepts has many applications but a couple common places these communities are seen are organizations, government, education, and technology.
joannalieberman

Communities of Practice - Mark Smith - 3 views

http://valenciacollege.edu/faculty/development/tla/documents/CommunityofPractice.pdf In this article, Smith summarizes the work of Lave and Wenger related to their social learning theory known as C...

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started by joannalieberman on 04 Jun 17 no follow-up yet
katelyngriffin

Three problems with the connectivist conception of learning - 1 views

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259552573_Three_problems_with_the_connectivist_conception_of_learning (you have to download the PDF) In this article, three main problems with the new conn...

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started by katelyngriffin on 09 Jun 17 no follow-up yet
Allison Hall

Connectivism and Connective Knowledge - YouTube - 0 views

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shared by Allison Hall on 08 Jun 17 - No Cached
  • Allison Hall on 08 Jun 17
     
    This video uses the nine dots puzzle and Etcha-sketch to describe how connectivism and social networking correlate.
kaydentague

Develop a Personal Learning Network To Inspire Lifelong Learning! - 5 views

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

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  • agilin on 05 Sep 16
     
    This article describes a PLN and focuses on the lifelong learning aspect that a PLN creates. It also lists 10 awesome benefits that participating in a PLN can provide.
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  • Jana Warner on 05 Sep 16
     
    Essentially, that is what learning is all about! Lifelong learning is key for all individuals. One of the rewards of PLN's is developing lifelong peer friendships. Even if it is only in an online community! Great job!
  • David Yargo on 08 Sep 16
     
    This article explains how PLN's foster lifelong learning. It explains how learning via PLN's is more motivating than the standard methods of professional development.
  • kaydentague on 10 Jun 17
     
    In this article, the author explains what a PLN is, how to develop a PLN and the gains of a PLN. Novak states that PLNs are one of the best resources to motivate lifelong learners. Educators can connect with other learners and better themselves. They can communicate and collaborate in the sharing and exchanging of new ideas and information. There are several benefits of PLNS including learning anything, anytime, anywhere, and with anybody.
lindsayhoyt

Connectivism - 1 views

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2016-02-04-robotics-and-vr-loom-on-the-higher-ed-horizon This article discusses the importance of connections between teachers and students through the use of technolog...

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started by lindsayhoyt on 11 Jun 17 no follow-up yet
lindsayhoyt

Connections - 0 views

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2015-09-15-is-education-technology-losing-its-humanity Summary: This article was interesting in its approach to how technology in education is being currently viewed. ...

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started by lindsayhoyt on 12 Jun 17 no follow-up yet
timrocco

Transforming Education : Will Richardson at (co)lab summit 2013 - YouTube - 1 views

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  • timrocco on 11 Jun 17
     
    Mr. Richardson makes an argument for education transformation based on computational and connectivist principles.
  • jershua1 on 11 Jun 17
     
    I agree with Mr. Richardson here... Our ability to be able to connect with other educators around the world will challenge and change the way we view education every single day. We can't keep doing the same things, because the way we do things have changed. Adaptability is the life of the eudcator!
sofianahtchi

Communities of Practice- what we know with what we do - 2 views

http://www.psycholosphere.com/Communities%20of%20Practice%20-%20Connecting%20What%20We%20Know%20with%20What%20We%20Do%20by%20Buysse%20et%20al..pdf This paper discusses communities of Practice:...

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started by sofianahtchi on 13 Jun 17 no follow-up yet
lindsayhoyt

Personal Learning Networks - resources - 0 views

https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2011/05/19/5-personal-learning-networks-plns-for-educators/ Summary: This article explains the importance of social networking in education. One of the examples I en...

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started by lindsayhoyt on 12 Jun 17 no follow-up yet
sfledderjohann

elearn Magazine: How important is Twitter in your Personal Learning Network? - 6 views

elearnmag.acm.org/archive.cfm

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shared by sfledderjohann on 08 Sep 14 - No Cached
  • bluejayteacher on 08 Sep 14
     
    Focusing on the use of Twitter in a PLN, a study was conducted involving seven educators. The results were encouraging as Twitter provided an excellent medium for personalizing their PLN and having immediate access. Although much of the article goes on to explain how Twitter works in a roundabout way, it does explain the merits of open and public forums for collaboration and discussion.
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  • Ryan Olynyk on 10 Jun 16
     
    This article discusses the growing interest in Personal Learning Networks (PLN) and Twitter among educators. This study interviews seven educators about their experiences using Twitter within a PLN to try to understand if Twitter played a unique and specific role in learning. Four distinct outcomes were: 1. Twitter allows participants to engage in instantaneous conversations with their PLN. 2. Twitter provides a way for participants to access the collective knowledge of their PLN. 3. Twitter helped grow the size of the PLN. 4. Twitter can be used as a motivator.
  • Kim Davis on 11 Jun 16
     
    This article includes information on a research study, about using Twitter within a PLN. Its result mentions specific advantages such as allowing participants to engage in instantaneous conversation and access collective knowledge.
  • J Matibag on 13 Jun 16
     
    After reading the article and other comments, I think Ryan Olynyk's summary outlines the main ideas well.
  • Kjersti Withers on 14 Jun 16
     
    This article explains several ways in which Twitter can enhance your PLN. It can allow you to share resources, receive resources, and crowdsource ideas. Using hashtags, users can explore topics that interest them and meet potential new members of the PLN. Retweets are another effective way to meet potential PLN members.
  • Ben Killam on 02 Sep 16
     
    The article looks at the impact Twitter plays on PLNs. The research shows Twitter is a valuable tool to connect with people around the world and easily share ideas. The openness of Twitter can create large PLNs and impact more members.
  • Terrence Shaneyfelt on 02 Sep 16
     
    For me its very important. I use it and Diigo groups the most as online PLN tools.
  • anonymous on 04 Sep 16
     
    The article clearly shows the benefits of integrating twitter into your personal learning network. The article makes me reflect on my own social media presence where I need to transition from a lurker to an active member in order to build and sustain my PLN.
  • froggy_carma on 05 Sep 16
     
    This article must have been for me since this is my first time on twitter. The information in this article leads me to think that you don't have to have twitter to have an PLN but it is easier when you do. It allows for fast and concise communication with your PLN.
  • sfledderjohann on 12 Jun 17
     
    This article covers a small scale research project done to see how important the use of Twitter was within a personal learning network. It was interesting to see how impactful Twitter could be within a PLN.
  • joannalieberman on 12 Jun 17
     
    I love how this article validates the effectiveness of Twitter in the building of one's PLN. I have engaged in numerous Twitter chats with like-minded educators and found great benefit in building my PLN. Thanks for linking a great article!
katelyngriffin

Dialogue and connectivism: A new approach to understanding and promoting dialogue-rich ... - 2 views

http://libproxy.boisestate.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.boisestate.edu/docview/1634476070?accountid=9649 In this article, connectivism is described as contrasting with traditi...

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started by katelyngriffin on 09 Jun 17 no follow-up yet
tjepson

ClassFlow Desktop - 0 views

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  • tjepson on 13 Jun 17
     
    The new version of Promethean software has been designed to cater to a changing classroom with more diverse connectivity using BYOD and so on.
sofianahtchi

What is a personal learning network - 7 views

I like this article! It is right to the point! I especially appreciate the element of the degrees of connectivity. As technology advances, interaction will as well. Can't wait to see how VR affects...

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started by katelyngriffin on 09 Jun 17 5 follow-ups, last by sofianahtchi on 13 Jun 17
hamitup

https://www.hetl.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/HETLReview2013SpecialIssueArticle1.pdf - 0 views

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  • behaviorism, cognitivism, or constructivism
  • First, learning is presented actively, and second, learning must be authentic and connected to real life (Piaget, 1977). Connectivism supports this definition by offering specific technological opportunities for the learner to be actively involved in the presentation of a body of knowledge.
  • connectivism offers an educator a model or mental representation that depicts something that cannot be observed or experienced directly
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  • Technology influences all theoretical viewpoints
  • hamitup on 04 Sep 17
     
    This article was written to compare the new-age learning theory Connectivism to the long-standing ideas of behaviorism, constructivism and others. Whether new or old, technology influences all theoretical viewpoints. Similar to communities of practices and networks, these theories are linked in many ways.
cynthiaott

Tweeting to Learn: Understanding Twitter through the Lens of Connectivism - 1 views

insightjournal.park.edu/...h-the-Lens-of-Connectivism.pdf

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  • cynthiaott on 05 Sep 17
     
    This article discusses how Connectivism, focuses on that people learn through connections of social and cultural interactions. Every single source is a "node" which interacts with another to become a channel of shared information. In higher education, learning is viewed as a process that continually develops. The use of Twitter is a tool which allows students to share knowledge with each other
  • Scott McKee on 05 Sep 17
     
    This was an interesting article about using Twitter though the lens of Connectivism. I thought it was interesting that as first, they thought it failed. But soon they said they created "a place to test our knowledge and facts" and that the class had "formed a learning network, where each one was tweeting a chunk of information." What a great outcome and a lesson that learning is a process, not an event.
teachingjake503

Four Steps to Success | edtechdigest.com - 0 views

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  • teachingjake503 on 01 Sep 17
     
    After reviewing articles on the basics of Communities of Practice, I was seeking an example of COPs in Action. In an article, I saw a reference to the iEARN educational project that operates as a global educational COP for teachers and students in 100's of countries. iEARN is one of the largest online primary and secondary educational network. While the community operates through technology, the technology is not the focus but rather the just a means to connect educators. The core components of iEARN are "mission driven" (how to make the world a better place), decentralized structure (no true president our central figure), honoring teachers not technology, and a "sense of community". The article helped me contextualize what a real life community of practice looks like which gives me ideas on how to look for COPs in my own professional development.
Jennifer Pollock

Personal Learning Environments, Social Media, and Self-Regulated Learning: A Natural Fo... - 1 views

masononline.gmu.edu/...Abstract_N-Dabbagh.pdf

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shared by Jennifer Pollock on 29 Aug 17 - No Cached
  • Jennifer Pollock on 29 Aug 17
     
    This article explores Personal Learning Environments (PLEs) as a way to introduce both formal and informal learning within higher education. Specifically, research shows how using a variety of social media tools to customize a PLE can foster learner-controlled instruction. To achieve the learning experience they desire, though, students must possess the skills needed to engage in a self-regulated learning system with the help of both an instructor and peers.
  • msbianchi on 04 Sep 17
     
    This article really demonstrates the role of the teacher in modeling and encouraging effective use of social media. In my opinion, the framework created by the author would work best under a constructivist learning environment since so much of the class would be taken up by teaching how to use technology. That said, once students were proficient, they could explore class subject-related information online.
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