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Online Learning Update - 1 views

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shared by Todd Vens on 02 Sep 12 - No Cached
  • Todd Vens on 02 Sep 12
     
    This is the blog of Ray Schroeder, Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois. Dr. Schroeder offers no commentary on the blog, instead he uses it to curate articles, news and research pertinent to online learning. I subscribe to this site through RSS readers on my laptop, iPad and phone.
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Proposing an Integrated Research Framework for Connectivism: Utilizing Theoretical Syne... - 2 views

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  • Gretel Patch on 04 Sep 12
     
    Because connectivism framework is relatively new, it needs to be based in research and its models needs to be tried and tested in a variety of educational contexts; this article explores research framework to support connectivism in online learning; online communities of practice facilitate meaningful and connected learning; a well-written look at the research framework behind connectivism and its applications
  • Christina Jorgensen on 08 Sep 12
     
    In Edtech 504 I did a paper on connnectivism. If more research is done on connectivism and with a little more time I think many will finally come to accept connectivism as a true, real learning theory.
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Learning Theories and Instructional Strategies - The Foundations of Instructional Techn... - 0 views

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shared by Gretel Patch on 03 Sep 12 - Cached
  • Learning is how we acquire knowledge
  • goal of education, and the product of experience
  • ways in which technology can expand the limitations of a learners mind, while articulation and reflection are processes that can be performed by the learner to help incorporate new knowledge into existing knowledge resulting in support of learning
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  • Cognition is about how our brain works or how our mind works
  • What to teach and how to teach
  • instruction as anything done for or with a learner or the learner’s environment to help them acquire new knowledge or learn. Some of those things will be very direct and some will be indirect
  • something one person does to help another person learn
  • theory is a hypothesis that describes, speculates, or defines a relationship between a set of facts or phenomena through a body of principles, policies, beliefs, or assumptions
  • more prescriptive. It clearly suggests steps you should follow in trying to support someone while learning. This does not appear to be a theory, but rather a strategy
  • dividing concepts into categories and hierarchies of ideas
  • A model is an example, description, or analogy that helps a person understand what is not directly observable
  • Instructional strategies structure instructional theories for direct application in the learning environment
  • They provide the instructor with a plan for implementation and are considered more prescriptive, yet flexible enough to accommodate the dynamics of any learning environment.
  • Creating learning communities is an intentional process of redesigning curriculum and bringing faculty and students together to create more coherent and collaborative learning environments.
  • -so that students have opportunities for deeper understanding and integration of the material they are learning, and more interaction with one another and their teachers as fellow participants in the learning enterprise”
  • students more control over their environment with the potential of leading to improved results and more efficient decision making practices.
  • Gretel Patch on 03 Sep 12
     
    Learning communities need to be intentional; students must form with each other deeper understandings; gives students more control over their learning environment
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Communities of Practice: a brief introduction - 3 views

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shared by Nona Barker on 09 Sep 12 - Cached
  • Jon Freer on 09 Sep 12
     
    This is an excellent overview of what communities of practice are, the characteristics that define them and some examples of what they "look" like. Gives great information to those new to the idea.
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  • Ben Moore on 10 Sep 12
     
    An introduction to Communities of Practice which provides a well written yet concise overview of the systems organization and application in the real world.
  • Nona Barker on 07 Sep 13
     
    Summary: This user-friendly article discusses what CoPs are and what they look like. I appreciated the fact that Etienne Wenger says a CoP could be " … a tribe learning to survive, a band of artists seeking new forms of expression, a group of engineers working on similar problems, a clique of pupils defining their identity in the school, a network of surgeons exploring novel techniques, a gathering of first-time managers helping each other cope." However, he also adds, that sharing the same job or the same job title doesn't mean you are part of a CoP. A true community must interact and learn together! This article provides a great starting point for those who do not know much about CoP and / or where the concept came from.
  • Rebecca Olien on 07 Sep 13
     
    I really enjoyed the author's writing style which included metaphors and lots of examples and non-examples of COP. I noticed this blog post was 2006, and so I was curious what the author had been involved with since this post, especially since he points out the importance of sustained interaction. He now has a consulting business to help problem solve education solutions found at http://wenger-trayner.com/
  • cynthia mills on 07 Sep 13
     
    Excellent resource to begin to understand CoP's. Etienne Wenger was cited in many of the articles I researched.
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Communities of Practice - 1 views

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shared by Darla Grant on 10 Sep 12 - No Cached
  • Darla Grant on 10 Sep 12
     
    Denscombe argues that a research paradigm based on communities of practice might be the flexible multi-layered approach needed for mixed methods research. The basis of communities of practice states that learning is a collective activity and knowledge is shared. Mixed methods researchers share practices in a more formal paradigm than that of communities of practice; however, those communities of practice could still create the new paradigm that mixed methods needs. More research is needed to determine this for sure.
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What are communities of practice? A comparative review of four seminal works - 0 views

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shared by Beth Transue on 08 Sep 12 - No Cached
  • Beth Transue on 08 Sep 12
     
    This journal article reviews four foundational articles about Communities of Practice. It explains and explores differences in understanding of this relatively new concept. You may need to sign in to this article with your Boise ID to access the full-text.
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Connectivism « Connectivism - 2 views

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shared by Jon Freer on 08 Sep 12 - Cached
  • Jon Freer on 08 Sep 12
     
    This blog post discusses the role of the teacher in the light of a connected world.  Beginning with a look at how the teacher's role (and curriculum) become fragmented, the post then discusses the "new" role of teachers in such a connected environment.
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  • Alyssa Rose on 10 Sep 12
     
    I really like this article because of the role of the teacher being discussed in great detail. I think that in Connectivism I was confused about the role of the teacher especially when it came to filtering information. I feel like now I have a better understanding of how the teacher acting as a filter in the initial stages of the lesson can lead to students being autonomous and filtering sources later on.
  • Darla Grant on 10 Sep 12
     
    Alyssa, I appreciate that fact that you highlight the role of the teacher here. I sometimes feel lost in the world of learning theory as I tend to teach between them. That is, my teaching is a mixture of many different theories. I really like the idea of the teacher being the filter.
  • Debi Banks on 10 Sep 12
     
    This is a great article. It starts with business and but then moves into teaching and how connectivism changes out roles. I love how it states that learners are not confined to one person's beliefs. It brings up outcomes/assessment and relates them to real-life. Thank you!
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What do Connections do? - 4 views

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  • angi_lewis on 10 Sep 12
     
    Explains the role creation plays as a component of connecting. Creating artifacts and participating in activities forms knowledge connections, that are most desirable in an open space with open content. The formation of new connections can lead to the redistribution of power in society.
  • ShellyWalters on 11 Sep 12
     
    The visuals of networks (among people and space) were powerful. I agree that one of the most impressive features of a MOOC is the creation of peer networks.
  • Rhonda Lowderback on 11 Sep 12
     
    I really liked how the author began with demonstrating networks and then showed how learning is also a network. Shelly was right in that it is very powerful to see as a visual.
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http://nparc.cisti-icist.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/npsi/ctrl?action=rtdoc&an=15336786 - 0 views

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shared by Rhonda Lowderback on 11 Sep 12 - No Cached
  • Rhonda Lowderback on 11 Sep 12
     
    In this article, the authors attempt to explain personal learning environments through many learning theories. One mentioned is socio-cultural, "where knowledge is seen to be situated in its context, avoiding a curriculum dominated by the teacher as expert". I think this really explains personal learnin networkds very well. Along with socio-cultural, the article proposes a new learning model based on these personal learning networks.
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Connectivism and Chaos Theory (Peter Shukie) - Academia.edu - 0 views

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  • ShellyWalters on 11 Sep 12
     
    Article exploring Connectivism as a new learning theory linked to Chaos Theory and Activity Theory

Livebinders for iPad - 1 views

started by Barry Janzen on 26 Jan 12 no follow-up yet
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Floorplanner.com - 0 views

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shared by Cybil Hill on 16 Jul 12 - Cached
  • Cybil Hill on 16 Jul 12
     
    This website allows you to create floor plans for houses. Although it limits you to one floor plan with the free version, you are able to create a floor plan and download or print it, then delete to make a new one. I am excited to try this out in my Spanish classroom when we discuss houses.

New Research Helps Make Case for Rigorous PBL - 2 views

started by Tanya Rush on 22 Jun 12 no follow-up yet
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What is the unique idea in connectivism? - 0 views

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shared by anonymous on 04 Sep 13 - Cached
  • anonymous on 04 Sep 13
     
    In this blog post, George Siemens discusses the theories connectivism builds on (all "new" ideas are really "old" ideas presented in today's context), and he puts forth several concepts he suggests are "unique" to the connectivist theory. One of these is the inclusion of technology as a key player in creating, housing, and extending knowledge and the process of learning.
  • Jason Marconi on 05 Sep 13
     
    Very interesting back and forth between George and Gary Stager. I really enjoyed this quote "new idea is often an old idea in today's context". I also enjoyed that the details of of where connectivism originated, as well as some orginal unique ideas that he feels connectivism brings such as applying network principals to a larger theory in learning. Great find!
  • Nona Barker on 06 Sep 13
     
    I really appreciated the gently sarcastic tone George starts with especially when he quotes Gary Stager! The 8 points on the origins of Constructivism resonated with me too. The responses to his article are almost as interesting as the article itself. Thanks for sharing this.
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Embrace Responsible Use - 1 views

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shared by Dennis Large on 21 Jul 13 - No Cached
  • Dennis Large on 21 Jul 13
     
    New Tech High in Napa, CA is allowing students to bring their own devices and to use social media tools in the classroom. The school decide to focus on teaching responsible use rather than trying to limit access to tools.
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