I really like this 'outside the lines' way of looking at connectivism. There is so much information out there that we really might not need at a certain point in time but it is still there and can be accessed. It's interesting to think that we might be that point for others, we are still there but they don't need what we have right now.

This article shares the hurdles for new teachers to PLN and how to overcome them. It gives practical advice for joining, starting and participating in a PLN.

A great article that offers many valid and important reasons that an instructor should join PLNs.

This article discusses the value of PLNs specifically for educators. It gives the who, what, when, why and how for the reader.

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

This is a short but direct explanation of PLN and how they can be helpful for an individual's own professional needs.

This article takes a brief but clear view of a PLN. The short video makes it easy to see the importance of being involved and what a PLN can do for professional development. #EDTECH543 #EDTechSN #PLN

This article gives a really interesting look at connectivism as a learning theory vs an instructional theory. It brings out many studies and prior theories to look further into connectivism in education.

This powerpoint describes connectivism, gives resources and also shows the pros and cons based on the information at the time.

This is a straightforward video that explains connectivism and how it looks in modern learning.

this simple video shows a good visual breakdown of what CoP are and how they work in different scenarios, specifically in education.

This site breaks down what distinguishes Communities of Practice from communities.

This brief but detailed summary of Wegner's 1998 idea of Community of Practice gives a basic understanding of the idea. The videos included can be useful for seeing how the idea can be helpful in education.

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