Awesome graphic! I agree with all the content here. I think being able to have a space like the PLN for a teacher is efficient for just about everything. Especially in regard to inspiration. Inspiration can be accomplished so quickly within PLNs. Thanks for this awesome share!

I like this article! It is right to the point! I especially appreciate the element of the degrees of connectivity. As technology advances, interaction will as well. Can't wait to see how VR affects this space.

https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/e65e/ac8dcd03df98c9c6803292cef3e5a905e414.pdf#page=44

(pp.36-41) This paper discusses that personal learning communities should be centered around informal learning. The central thesis of the Personal Learning Communities is to provide an environment that allows re-configuration and sharing of learning. This paper specifically reviews how we use technology for education, work-place learning, peripheral participation, distributed communities, and informal learning. This paper was neatly structured and quite relatable to the current zeitgeist in regards to the increasing mobile culture.

http://digtechitalia.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/88358195/Atwell%202007.pdf


This paper discusses how Personal Learning communities are created from the use of multiple platforms. Universal technology learning is important because it is continuous and it is vital to keep on producing new forms of learning. I liked the depth of this paper and appreciated the expansion on highlights of informal learning, life-long learning, different learning styles, new approaches to assessment, changing technologies, reformed ways we learn, and what a PLE or PLC looks like. I like how the discussion is focused around using an array of technologies and its limitless potential.

http://hetl.org/wp-content/uploads/gravity_forms/2-298b245759ca2b0fab82a867d719cbae/2013/01/Connectivism-hand-out.pdf


This paper discusses connectivism as a learning theory for the Digital Age. The authors break down connectivism as a learning theory, as well as the differences between learning theory and instructional theory, and why connectivism. This paper defines connectivism as an actionable knowledge, and it is important to understand where to find the knowledge. This paper also overviews how the individual has no control within connectivism. I think this is interesting philosophy, this absolutely applies to social platforms like instagram.

http://www.ingedewaard.net/papers/connectivism/2010_Shriram_Warner_connectivism_and_the_impactOf_WEB20_technologies_on_education.pdf

This paper overviews connectivism and the impact of web 2.0 technologies on education. It discusses the future of interconnectedness of learning and the production of dedicated learners. The paper is full of fascinating comparative graphs and also discusses the idea of a global knowledge-based economy. In my eyes, this is cutting-edge macro-level thinking in regards to education. Global knowledge-based economy is crucial for societal advancement.

http://www.eurodl.org/?p=archives&year=2013&halfyear=2&arti&article=579

The purpose of this article is to explore and introduce the three reservoirs of connectivism: online classrooms, social networks, and virtual reality. This article explores a plethora of modern empirical studies and also provides neat infographics. I like the way this paper is structured for the reader to understand how 21st century learning is played out through real-world, contemporary examples.

http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/1143/2086

This paper discusses Connectvism and Dimensions of Individual Experience. The paper addresses personality and self-determination theories to explore four principles of learning: connectedness, autonomy, diversity, and openness. Massive open online courses are heavily examined. Overall, the report is more of psychological take on connectivism. I really like this paper, definitely my favorite so far on connectivism.

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/publicroads/00mayjun/commprac.cfm

This artifact discusses communities of practice as knowledge management. It essentially unpacks the core aspects of a team and how this relates to successful CoPs. This document is important because it organizes team cohesion as the priority. I like how knowledge is being treated as a company asset, which is progressive thinking to say the least. This perspective is only going to bring more success to any CoP.

http://waterwiki.net/images/temp/4/49/20060411222400!CoPInside.pdf

This paper umbrellas CoP into three characteristics: a practice, an identity, and a joint enterprise. After the paper defines community of practice, it is then organized into four brief "scenarios." The four scenarios are: division financial controllers, application development groups, executive assistants, and the officers. Within these scenarios, the authors provide questions that allow for more familiarity with CoP concepts. Through these scenarios, the reader is able to grasp the inner-works of CoP.

http://www.rareplanet.org/sites/rareplanet.org/files/Communities_of_Practice__The_Organizational_Frontier%5B1%5D.pdf




This paper discusses Communities of Practice as the Organizational Frontier. This paper explores how CoPs help drive strategy, start new lines of business, solve issues fast, produce professional qualities, best practices, and to assist in bringing and retaining employees. Community of Practice is also evaluated in a snapshot chart analyzing the DNA of formal work group, project team, and informal network together. Four questions are posed to contrast these four elements: what the purpose is? Who belongs? What holds it together? And how long does it last? Overall, this paper was highly informative and full of nice visuals. I also loved the contrasting elements, it heped put the whole picture into perspective.

http://www.psycholosphere.com/Communities%20of%20Practice%20-%20Connecting%20What%20We%20Know%20with%20What%20We%20Do%20by%20Buysse%20et%20al..pdf

This paper discusses communities of Practice: connecting what we know with what we do. The paper is organized well with reporting on research and practice in regard to CoP. This paper is heavily focused on the goal of never-ending research to fully comprehend CoP & also explores the methods of scientific inquiry for CoP. It is always fascinating to take a look at the science behind entity to see how the technicalities are completed. Great article.

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