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Jennifer Sevy

Background Knowledge & Theory - 2 views

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    Houghton-Mifflin's PBL "Space", all about PBL units. Will help in planning, assessing, and everything in between.
Amanda Hatherly

Mimi Ito on Collected Learning, Children and Digital Media - 1 views

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    Mimi Ito discusses how children are using digital media and the learning that goes on as they hang around and geek out - informal learning. She explores the role education can play in this and the role of the adult and how to support their engagement. She discusses the difference between friendship driven activities online and interest driven activities and the opportunities for learning in those spaces (personal networks). It looks at ways that these could be linked to school-based activities.
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    I like the comments made near the start of the video that the digital media and communication in which children are engaging is no different from the personal networks that have been formed in generations past. It serves the same purpose in their development, socially and academically.
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    Some of my take aways from this video are: "social relations are important for learning." "The mediated environment isn't so different from when we were trying to get our daughter off the phone or our son to come in." "How can we be more active in connecting the informal learning with learning." Let "Sts reflect and not just consume." Ideas are along the same lines as others in this field. As an educator I want to have students participating in student centered learning, but come up against road blocks admin and district don't understand.
David Yargo

EdTechTeacher - 4 views

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    We understand teachers because we are teachers. At EdTechTeacher, we understand teachers because all of us have been in the classroom. Given our backgrounds, we recognize the challenge of pr...
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    This is a great website for all things Ed Tech. The sit is run by teachers, for teachers. It includes links to free edtech resources, webinars, tools and news. It is a really good space to find professional development opportunities as well.
nstringham

elearnspace. Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age - 6 views

  • The pipe is more important than the content within the pipe. Our ability to learn what we need for tomorrow is more important than what we know today.
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  • Knowledge is growing exponentially. In many fields the life of knowledge is now measured in months and years.
  • The amount of knowledge in the world has doubled in the past 10 years and is doubling every 18 months according to the American Society of Training and Documentation (ASTD).
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  • Informal learning is a significant aspect of our learning experience.
  • Learning now occurs in a variety of ways – through communities of practice, personal networks, and through completion of work-related tasks.
  • Learning and work related activities are no longer separate. In many situations, they are the same.
  • Know-how and know-what is being supplemented with know-where (the understanding of where to find knowledge needed).
  • onstructivism suggests that learners create knowledge as they attempt to understand their experiences
  • Learners often select and pursue their own learning.
  • These theories do not address learning that occurs outside of people (i.e. learning that is stored and manipulated by technology)
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    Asserts that technology is rewiring our brains, as the tools people use define and shape their thinking. And that the continuously shifting nature of connections makes learning not completely under the control of the participant. Though the starting point of connectivism is the individual, their knowledge is influenced by and influences a network.
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    This article draws comparisons between behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism and how they all relate to connectivism. Connectivism has come about with the age of technology, and has gradually become its own learning theory.
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    Provides an overview of learning theories in terms of creating instructional environments. Discusses principles and limitations of connectivism and concludes that how people work and function is altered when new tools are utilized. Connectivism provides insight in to learning and tasks.
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    This is is a good breakdown on the history of the connectivism theory and school of thought. It highlights how it the theory is beneficial in our digital age because other theories like behaviorism, cognitivism,and constructivism operate under the tenet that learning occurs by majority inside of a person. It reiterates the point that the network or "pipe" is more important than the content within it.
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    Explanation of connectivism, including contrasts to behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism. Interesting quote: "The pipe is more important than the content within the pipe. Our ability to learn what we need for tomorrow is more important than what we know today." I'm not sure I totally agree with that statement...
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    Very interesting piece on the how the half-life of knowledge is shrinking. The amount of knowledge in the world has doubled in the last 10 years and is doubling every 18 months.
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    George Siemens ideas on the limitations of traditional learning theories and connectivism.
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    This articles gives information about the basic thought behind Connectivism. This article even gives the background information about the limitations of behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism in the realm of technology and knowledge.
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    This background paper reviews the limitations of common learning theories in the digital age. Siemens then describes connectivism.
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    "Connectivism is driven by the understanding that decisions are based on rapidly altering foundations. New information is continually being acquired. The ability to draw distinctions between important and unimportant information is vital. The ability to recognize when new information alters the landscape based on decisions made yesterday is also critical." This is a fantastic quote in this article. Our foundations for education are highly impacting the way we learn and soak up the knowledge around us. Everyone in this world needs to gain more knowledge, learn new techniques, and grow their thinking to become a harder worker, more valuable asset, and a better person in general. It is critical for the society to build on the foundations of their knowledge now so we can overcome those future problems and struggles in the future. Technology is opening doors for people to create, develop, and build knew foundations of education.
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    The resource discusses the need for a changing view of learning due to the development of technology tools to aid learning and information sharing. Many learning theories have not incorporated the use of technology or connectivity. Previous learning theories such as behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism have limitations presented in this article to support the need for connectivism. An important thought stated by the author, "We derive our competence from forming connections". This article states the importance of experience to learn knowledge.
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    In this piece, Siemens explores behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism and their deficits when it comes to learning in the digital world. He explains how Connectivism addresses the change in learning in that it is no longer an internal activity because of technology.
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    This article gives an overview and background of traditional learning theory and their limitations. Then it provides an alternative theory for a digital age, Connectivism. This article gives a brief overview of Connectivism and its principles.
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    This is the original paper written by George Siemens introducing the idea of connectivisim. The main problem Siemens identifies with previous learning theories is that they do not account for learning stored outside the person. With technology developments, we no longer need to remember details. We can use our brain space to connect details and expand our knowledge.
Ariana Pyburn

Cultivating Communities of Practice: A Guide to Managing Knowledge - 1 views

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    From Harvard business school this text by Dr. Etienne Wenger with its brief outline is for "cultivating" communities of practice.
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    You have to love the number 7. It seams to be the magic number for how many points to make in an article these days. Simple outline of how to set up communities of practice.
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    This Harvard excerpt discusses the seven principles behind making design principles explicit, flexible and improvisational. 1.Design for evolution- be able to change in order to maintain member engagement and cohesiveness. 2. Open dialogue- gives each member a deep understanding of the topic because of their own insider perspectives. 3. Different levels- allow all members to communicate and share regardless of their expertise level. 4. Public and private spaces- Hold both private and public events. Try to socialize and attend face-to-face meetings, even if it is through an online portal. 5. Value- Has to be meaningful and impactful for all users. 6. Familiarity and excitement- Holding the engagement users by offering and delving into exciting and new projects. 7. Rhythm- Keeping the pace and the flow of the group moving at all times is essential.
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    I especially like #4 the development of both public and private spaces.
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    The author provides seven principles for creating effective CoPs. Each of the principles is detailed throughout the article in an effort to get the most out of your CoP. These principles are geared towards corporations and business but many of them can easily be transitioned into the classroom.
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    While this article overall is about designing a CoP, I felt it was insightful because it informs the reader of factors that contribute to a successful CoP and the elements required to form one.
block_chain_

Will Decentralized Office Apps Replace Microsoft and Google? - 0 views

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    The decentralized applications space is dominated by two categories, such as DeFi (Decentralized Finance) and Gaming. This holds true for blockchains such as Ethereum and EOS. Decentralized Finance has been making waves in the past several months after the surge in platforms and products that offer DeFi services. It is a conventional financial that is built on the blockchain- specifically Ethereum. These are open-source protocols or modular frameworks that help create and issue digital assets and provide improved access to financial services.
vanessa botts

Social Network Projects in the Classroom: Twitter in the University Classroom - 0 views

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    At Syracuse University School of Information Studies social media is used to create space that replicates real world learning, and brings the real world into classroom in real time. Students also benefit from sharing resources
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    Social media in the university classroom used in order to mirror the real world in classroom discussion
vanessa botts

Personal Learning Networks: Knowledge Sharing as Democracy | Open Education | HYBRID PE... - 0 views

  • instead constructed from knowledge distributed across networks and on the Web.
  • r assistive guides for self-directed learners—work to develop the fluency required to succeed in these spaces.
  • there is also evidence suggesting social communication strengthens human relationships, particularly for introverts, and has benefitted families, youth and businesses around the world.
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  • The PLN consists of relationships between individuals where the goal is   enhancement of mutual learning
  • The currency of the PLN is learning in the form of feedback, insights, documentation, new contacts, or new business opportunities. It is based on reciprocity and a level of trust that each party is actively seeking value-added information for the other.
  • Underlying the development of a PLN is the need for individual learners to be able to have the capacity for self-direction, which requires a higher level of learning maturity—an absence of which may represent a barrier for a percentage of adults to learn in this way.
  • play an important role in creating richness within a PLN, too. Learners who store important information in Web 2.0 tools such as wikis, blogs, microblogs, social bookmarking and on other platforms create quickly accessible resources.
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    Seamon states in this article that there is evidence that social communication (PLN) can strengthen human relationships, particularly for introverts. It may help foster family and business as well. It encompasses learning from feedback, insights, new contacts, and is based in reciprocity and trust. It is needed to increase the chance of higher levels of learning maturity.
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    The author addresses concerns about the feelings of isolation that can stem from the use of technology (in the sense that it is utilized to the exclusion of in-person connections) but makes sure to point out the benefits of technology as evidenced by Personal Learning Networks.
Jana Warner

Overview of Connectivism - 1 views

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx5VHpaW8sQ A video of Dr. George Siemens. I forgot how much learning takes place biologically. Dr. Siemens talks about three different levels of connectivism. Dr. ...

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started by Jana Warner on 05 Sep 16 no follow-up yet
klauritsen

'Personal Learning Environments' Focus on the Individual - 3 views

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    While learning about PLE's, I wondered how it affects learning in the classroom and I stumbled across this article. This article discusses the flexible form of a PLE and how it helps students meld their own learning spaces. It can be difficult to incorporate such a new type of network in the classroom, but the research and examples in the article shows many ways that developing PLE's can help students develop their own learning and knowledge development.
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    I think this is a good article discussing the initial concept of a PLN and how it can be used in the classroom. I had never heard of Symbaloo, but can see how it can be helpful as an educational resource, just like we are using Diigo.
peterjhayes

Microsoft OneDrive - Access files anywhere. Create docs with free Office Online. - 1 views

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    Online drives space for collaborative works using MS Office products.
itxasocayero

The Positive Effects of Technology on Teaching and Student Learning - 1 views

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    Thanks to the implementation of the Common Core, technology has a guaranteed space in the classroom. Because of the abundant use of technology in the world technology is an essential tool for educators if they want to make a lasting impact on their students.
peter bg

A visual exploration on mapping complex networks - 0 views

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    A unified resource space for anyone interested in the visualization of complex networks. The project's main goal is to leverage a critical understanding of different visualization methods, across a series of disciplines, as diverse as Biology, Social Networks or the World Wide Web.
Erica Fuhry

General Science Teaching Technology Resources - 2 views

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    Resources for all sciences
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    Includes links to valuable classroom websites for General Science, Physics & Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental & Earth Sciences, Space Science - Astronomy & Astrophysics, Medicine & Nanoscience, and iPad Apps.
Alyssa Rose

SOCIAL NETWORKING THEORIES AND TOOLS TO SUPPORT CONNECTIVIST LEARNING ACTIVITIES - 0 views

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    This article highlighted the different roles in constructivist theory and also helped me to really understand the role that knowledge takes in constructivist theory. It is described as a combination of ever changing experiences and information that provide a foundation for new experiences and knowledge. It also introduces PLNs as an open space that allows for intercepting and spreading competencies and skills by publishing, combining and correlating resources.
Erica Fuhry

NASA eClips - 0 views

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    High-quality footage and educational animation/simulations from NASA searchable by age group and topic.
vanessa botts

Social Network Projects in the Classroom: The KnowGlobe Project - 0 views

A Missouri teacher, Ms. Venosdale and her students bring the world -- virtually -- through a project called KnowGlobe. They regularly talk with students on other continents while at the same time ...

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started by vanessa botts on 20 Jul 13 no follow-up yet
Hanna Coleman

Social Networking and Education: Using Facebook as an Edusocial Space | Pamela Pollara ... - 0 views

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    A Facebook group page was created and used as a mentoring tool for high school science students and university students. Facebook increased communication and engagement between mentors and mentees. Questions were asked and support was provided through the page.
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