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Contents contributed and discussions participated by Allison Hall

Allison Hall

Professional Learning Networks (PLNs) for educators - YouTube - 5 views

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    This video presents an overview of how educators can use PLNs to improve their professional practice.
Allison Hall

Connectivism and Connective Knowledge - YouTube - 0 views

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    This video uses the nine dots puzzle and Etcha-sketch to describe how connectivism and social networking correlate.
Allison Hall

What is a Community of Practice? - YouTube - 0 views

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    This video is a concise overview of what communities of practice are in K-12 education the form of a PowToon. Brought to you by the Institute of Excellence in Early Care and Education.
Allison Hall

Enriching Professional Learning Networks: A Framework for Identification, Reflection, a... - 0 views

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    This paper explores how social networks can be leveraged to enhance PLNs. The authors discuss the relationship between teacher learning and experiences with PLNs. They also discuss PLN frameworks and their potential for providing collaborative experiences among teachers and administrators.
Allison Hall

"Together we are better": Professional learning networks for teachers - 0 views

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    This qualitative study explores the experiences of PK-12 teachers using PLNs for professional growth. The research questions focus on how P-12 teachers describe their PLNs, what teachers learn from PLNs and how they believe PLN activities affect their teaching, and how teachers perceive their participation in PLNs affect their students' learning.
Allison Hall

Professional Learning Networks Designed for Teacher Learning.: EBSCOhost - 0 views

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    This article reviews three PLN platforms: Edmodo, Classroom 2.0, and The Educator's PLN. They describe how teachers use the PLNs for learning, sharing, and communicating.
Allison Hall

Intersecting communities of practice in distance education: the program tea...: EBSCOhost - 0 views

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    This article examines two communities of practice within a post-secondary online course. One CoP was an on-campus cohort formed by the instructors and instructional designers, the other was an online cohort in which the CoPs were selected by students in the program. This explored the role of teacher leadership in the "school ecology".
Allison Hall

Using student group work in higher education to emulate professional communities of pra... - 0 views

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    This paper examines the role of group learning at the university level to prepare students for interacting in CoP in the workplace. Researchers utilized Hoadley and Kilner's "C4P" framework to create an IT consultant scenario. The resulting reflections placed an emphasis on purpose, context, content, communication, and leadership.
Allison Hall

Research-based communities of practice in UK higher education.: EBSCOhost - 0 views

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    This article examines how communities of practice can enhance research in higher education. They seek to gain greater understanding of what individuals gain from their membership, how CoP enhance personal research, and how CoP can be integrated into higher education.
Allison Hall

CONNECTIVISM IN POSTSECONDARY ONLINE COURSES An Exploratory Factor Analysis...: EBSCOhost - 3 views

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    The purpose of this study is to explore the experiences of students in post-secondary online courses through the lens of connectivism. This mixed methods study was framed around Downes' four properties of connectivism. The results showed that the principles of connectivism encouraged positive online learning experiences.
Allison Hall

Connectivism and dimensions of individual experience | Tschofen | The International Rev... - 5 views

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    This article is a discussion of the authors' experiences and best practice recommendations for implementing connectivist principles in massive open online course (MOOC) environments. The four key principles of connectivism are explored in the context of online courses emphasizing the potential for networking and collaboration.
Allison Hall

Online learning environments in higher education: Connectivism vs. dissociation - ProQuest - 1 views

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    This article addresses the issues concerning the effectiveness of online learning and 21st century skills in higher education. While Web 2.0 proponents suggest that online learning environments encourage connections between students that are unique to 21st century learning environments, those opposing suggest that online interactions lack the substance and rigor needed for higher education. Incorporating the principles of connectivism as best practice can encourage high quality online learning experiences.
Allison Hall

16 Apps and Websites Kids Are Heading to After Facebook | Common Sense Media - 5 views

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    Since we're getting started with a few social media platforms this week, here are a few more that are out there.
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