This article explores uses of Facebook, Twitter and other social media applications and how they are being used in education, specifically in health professions. EDTECH543 Connectivism

This article discusses personal learning networks (PLN). How they are structured, what content you need to add and what type of skills you need in order for them to be beneficial to you. The main questions answered is how beneficial they really are? Can you benefit from a PLN? EDTECH543 Personal Learning Network

This is a link to a Pinterest Board regarding Personal Learning Networks by Eric Sheninger, I found the information very helpful and fun. I love looking at pictures to understand concepts! EDTECH543 Personal Learning Network

Creating your PLN is easier than you might even thought. Most of you are already familiar with some social media platforms such as Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Diigo, LinkedIn, but do you really know how to use them to create a personal learning network ? EDTECH543 Personal Learning Network

Tony Bates (my fav edtech guy) discusses connectivism and how it applies to teaching and online learning. Another great read. Anything by Tony Bates is quite amazing! EDTECH543 Connectivism

Based on the connectivism theory written by George Siemens and Stephen Downes this article discusses whether it is a learning theory and how it fits in with the digital age. Excellent read!! EDTECH543 Connectivism

This article discusses social networking theories and how to build effective e-learning practices in your teaching. EDTECH543 Connectivism

Lave and Wenger discuss communities of practice covering many topics such as the characteristics and the relationships. EDTECH543 Communities of Practice

This articles discusses the use of communities of practice in South Africa and Europe. EDTECH543 Communities of Practice

I guess I shared this link in a previous course, but it is a good one! Tony Bates discusses designing, learning from and defines communities of practice in the digital age. EDTECH543, Communities of Practice.

**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!