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Deborah Lyman

Designing for learning: Online social networks as a classroom environment | Casey | The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning - 0 views

www.irrodl.org/...2021

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  • Deborah Lyman on 04 Nov 12
     
    This is a great article that includes several examples of how teachers are using Social Networking in their classroom. It also discusses in detail how to effectively use social networking in the classroom.
Jennifer Frost

Connectivism | Tony Bates - 9 views

www.tonybates.ca/...connectivism

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  • Jennifer Frost on 29 Jun 15
     
    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
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  • Megan Poindexter on 01 Jul 15
     
    I found this site particularly fascinating in that it made proved the strong relationship between the nurturing approach and social reform model. It establishes some of the credibility of the source by giving an overview of the models' history and the objectively looks at the strengths and weaknesses of each. I particularly enjoyed the section at the end that asked the reader to question and formulate their own opinions. To me, connectivism is rooted in both the nurturing approach and social reform model as both use networks of information to make decisions that hold real world application.
  • anonymous on 02 Jul 15
     
    My struggle with pedagogies such as the nurturing approach is that I am torn between teaching my students according to the way the world is and the way the world should be. In the former, I believe my students are academically and emotionally prepared to learn in any environment. In the latter, I worry that my students won't be able to cope and compete in the real world. When I worked with at-risk youth, many of them fell behind when they started fourth grade after the "class size reduction subsidies" stopped, and they were put in classes with 50% more students. They were no longer able to get the specialized attention and they were not prepared for it.
  • nickurban on 03 Jul 15
     
    One of the aspects that Bates talks about in regards to connectivism is that "There is no need for formal institutions to support this kind of learning, especially since such learning often depends heavily on social media readily available to all participants." I found this statement to be a bit rogue as he tries to state that learning will automatically occur through the use of social media. In identifying how connectivism works, there is still a need to help define the learning for students so that they are provided with the proper structure of information, sources, and how to identify good information. I would love to think that all students inherently want to learn, but truly think that students also need to be taught how to learn through this medium. Not all learning will occur naturally.
caaskin

Supporting Self- Directed Learning by Connectivism and Personal Learning Environments - 4 views

www.ijiet.org/...408-L0007.pdf

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  • caaskin on 04 Jul 15
     
    This article explores self-directed learning via connectivism and other learning theories.
  • Renee Phoenix on 05 Jul 15
     
    I appreciated this article for a couple of reasons - research on self-directed learning (Yay!) and one of the conclusions that indicates that this is one of the more challenging environments for students. That means that if we ask students to be more self-directed and use the tools and resources that are "out there" and freely available, we need to provide some strategies and guidance on where to look, how to evaluate the information and how to network for learning.
  • Rob Johnson on 05 Jul 15
     
    I think that this is a good resource. It was really interesting to learn about connectivism and personal learning environments from a research study point of view. I believe that this source is a good way to learn about the growing needs of our students in the digital era. The source suggests that students need to be able to take control over their education in order to be truly successful.
melpalmer4

Introduction to communities of practice | Wenger-Trayner - 22 views

wenger-trayner.com/ion-to-communities-of-practice

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  • Communities of practice are groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly.
    • nstringham
      nstringham on 10 Jun 18
       
      Teacher Instagram is exactly this! We learn and grow from each other as we interact with each other.
  • Membership therefore implies a commitment to the domain,
  • he domain is not necessarily something recognized as “expertise” outside the community.
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  • members engage in joint activities and discussions, help each other, and share information.
  • They build relationships that enable them to learn from each other; they care about their standing with each other.
  • ut members of a community of practice do not necessarily work together on a daily basis.
  • hey develop a shared repertoire of resources: experiences, stories, tools, ways of addressing recurring problems
  • they have developed a set of stories and cases that have become a shared repertoire for their practice.
  • Hannah Clark on 02 Sep 15
     
    This page on the Wenger-Trayner website, there is an in-depth explanation of communities of practice as well as a brief history of its inception. I really appreciated the part of this site that gave examples for how to effectively use communities of practice (CoP). It was interesting to read myths about CoPs as well as to be provided with links to further reading on the topic. I also found it incredibly insightful that the site explained how CoPs are being used in a variety of forums, not only in education.
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  • Jill Miller on 06 Sep 15
     
    This article provides helpful information on the topic of communities of practice. I was also interested in seeing how CoP are used outside of education. I question whether CoP that develop with "cultivation" are as effective as those that are self-organizing.
  • Danielle Leone on 07 Sep 15
     
    This is a great resource for communities of practice. It breaks down the characteristics of a community of practice between the domain, the community, and the practice. This resource also provides a table of examples of what makes a good CoP. It is very helpful in understanding where CoPs are commonly used and how they can be beneficial. Very helpful resource when first learning about CoPs.
  • brianbetteridge on 06 Jun 16
     
    This resource is a basic overview of the concept of communities of practice. It discusses the background from which it was created, and gave some specific examples of COPs in the real world. The best portion dealt with how COPs are used in other areas aside from education. There are also some excellent links.
  • Kim Davis on 11 Jun 16
     
    This page look at the definition of a community of practice and includes there critera that are essential: the domain, the community, and the practice.
  • scottcastro on 12 Jun 16
     
    As others have also suggested, this article gives a good overview of CoPs applicable to real world integration. For example, I tend to focus on the realm of current day educational CoPs at a school or district level. This article goes beyond that by providing examples of other forms of CoPs. One that struck my interest was the "tribe learning to survive" example. This definitely gives a broader perspective on the reach of CoPs, in that, they can be traced back to the primordial beginnings of human interaction.
  • Patricia Smeyers on 28 Aug 16
     
    This article, by Etienne and Beverly Wenger-Trayner in 2015, gives a wonderful introduction of what a community of practice is and why researchers and practitioners find them to be a valuable way of communicating and learning. You get a good perspective of what communities of practice looks like, where the concept comes from, and where the concept is being applied. Myths about communities of practice and suggested readings are also included.
  • alannashaw on 29 Aug 16
     
    What are CoPs? This article breaks down the terminology for Communities of Practice and explains what they are (and aren't). One common theme that appears throughout the article are the ideas of intention and implementation. CoPs are not just interest groups for casual entertainment. They are formed with intent and with the purpose of implementing ideas. Social media has removed the boundaries of who can form/join CoPs, and the sources of information are virtually endless.
  • Terrence Shaneyfelt on 29 Aug 16
     
    This overview from 2015 is written by one of the anthropologists who coined this term when studying apprenticeships. It describes the 3 crucial characteristics: domain, community, and practice; its origin; its uses in a variety of settings; and refutes various myths about COP. A pdf is available.
  • Jasmine Quezada on 01 Sep 16
     
    This is a great overview of COPs. The author defines COP's and gives the three major characteristics: domain, community, & practice (and goes on to clearly define each of these). He explains the origins of COP's, describes them and gives examples of COP's today, addresses common myths of COP's and provides an influx of resources. A great site with a lot of valuable info!
  • Ben Killam on 02 Sep 16
     
    This article outlines what communities of practice are and what they look like. It also describes how these communities are used in a variety of fields.
  • Mary Carter on 05 Sep 16
     
    Wenger-Trayner give an overview of what constitutes a community of practice (CoP). It differentiate between a community and a CoP. Three features of CoP are given: domain, community, and practice. It is more than common interest; it involves interaction among practitioner who want to learn from each other. The article is helpful to understanding how to develop a PLN.
  • Buffy Naillon on 05 Sep 16
     
    Often times grasping a new concept is difficult without examples to show what what a particular concept might look like. This article has a sub-head that reads: "What do communities of practice look like?" There are boxes with questions like "requests for information," "seeking experience," and "reusing assets." If you click on the plus/ minus sign on the boxes, you get taken to a short example.
  • joannalieberman on 06 Jun 17
     
    In this fairly in-depth article, Etienne and Beverly Wenger- Trainer, focus on many different aspects of Communities of Practice. Some of the key elements they name regarding CoPs are: they are intentional, they can improve performance among members, the members have a shared domain of interest, the members have a commitment to the group, and the members build relationships that enable the to learn from each other. The 3 main element of a CoP are the domain, the community, and the practice.
  • michellehughes11 on 07 Jun 17
     
    Great share @MrsLieberman356! It's quite in-dept but chalk-ful of excellent information on CoPs and their objectives.
  • mskmjohnson on 08 Jun 17
     
    Thanks Joanna! When reading about CoPs myself, I love how they say that they're intentional. Through reading this article as well as others, I really see why that's an important piece to it!
  • Terisa ODowd on 03 Sep 17
     
    According to this article, three characteristics are crucial in order for a community to be considered a "community of practice." A community of practice is not merely a club, it has an identity defined by a shared domain of interest. In pursuing their interest in their domain, members engage in joint activities and discussions, help each other, and share information. They build relationships that enable them to learn from each other. A community of practice is not merely a community of interest-people who like certain kinds of movies, for instance. Members of a community of practice are practitioners. They develop a shared collection of resources: experiences, stories, tools, ways of addressing recurring problems -- a shared practice. http://wenger-trayner.com/introduction-to-communities-of-practice/
  • Scott McKee on 05 Sep 17
     
    A brief overview and introduction of the concept and uses of communities of practice. This article shares theories and what it should look like instead of the "How" it should be done. They share the background of the concept and how it fits into the teaching environment.
  • cynthiaott on 05 Sep 17
     
    This article gives a brief overview of the concept of communities of practice. Communities of Practice are groups that share a passion for what they do and share how they can do it better. The domain is a network of connections between people. The community is the activities and discussions share among the group. The practice is sharing the tips and tricks of how things work.
  • Rob Blackston on 09 Sep 17
     
    This delivers an overview of CoP's and discusses what a CoP would look like. It discusses the background and how it would fit in the learning environment.
  • melpalmer4 on 04 Jun 18
     
    This site breaks down what distinguishes Communities of Practice from communities.
  • wagnerang on 04 Jun 18
     
    This resource illustrates a CoP first, and then it uses this example to explain the components of CoPs: domain, community, and practice. It further provides examples fo what CoPs look like.
  • jkraschnewski on 06 Jun 18
     
    A great introduction into communities of practice. These communities require three things: commitment to the mission/goal, a community, and a shared role (or practice).
  • susanbird on 06 Jun 18
     
    This website was created to explain CoP by the developers of the practice. The website explains what CoP is and what it looks like. The websites explains where CoP came from and how it can be applied in the workplace in different environments. The authors also diffuse any myths about the CoP so that others can understand what it is.
  • nstringham on 10 Jun 18
     
    This article goes in depth on the three requirements for a CoP. It also goes through several examples of what a CoP looks like in various activities.
  • camille_rrt on 11 Jun 18
     
    This article provides examples of where COP can exist!
  • miljenni on 11 Jun 18
     
    I like how it emphasizes that the three components of COP are domain, community, and practice. You need each of these to have a successful COP. Thanks for sharing.
melpalmer4

Connectivism as a Learning Theory for the Digital Age - 1 views

www.hetl.org/...Connectivism-hand-out.pdf

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  • Chris Hill on 20 Jun 14
     
    This article talks about how connectivism is important and valid, but should be used as a tool in the learning process and not as a standalone learning theory.
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  • Sarah Baughman on 04 Sep 14
     
    In this article the section labeled Why Connectivism is considered to be a learning theory was fun to read. It explains how learning can no longer be explained linearly and must be explained in terms of personal networks.
  • Dalia Allencherry on 03 Sep 15
     
    This article looks at connectivism from the standpoint of learning theory. It discusses the essential criteria for a learning theory or an instructional theory and the differences between a learning theory and an instructional theory in the context of connectivism. The article make an effort to explain connectivism as a learning theory of digital age.
  • melpalmer4 on 04 Jun 18
     
    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.
katelyngriffin

Connectivism: Learning theory and pedagogical practice for networked information lands... - 2 views

https://doi.org/10.1108/00907321111186686 This article seeks to describe the theory of connectivism as a learning theory to help explain how students learn informational literacy. Connectivism, as...

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Stacie Barker

Why You Need PLN's - 1 views

www.edudemic.com/...uild-personal-learning-network

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  • Dana Daines-Smith on 20 Jun 13
     
    Describes the value of PLN's as well as the support it provides in learning. Ways in which educators use PLN's are identified as professional development, resource sharing, mentoring, technology integration strategies.
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  • Molly Large on 20 Jun 13
     
    I particularly like the 10 easy ways to kickstart your PLN. Most teachers and administrators feel overwhelmed with this idea, and a list of small steps that can be done one at a time probably feels very manageable. Not everyone is ready to jump into all of the tools at once!
  • glorihinck on 04 Sep 13
     
    This video recommends building a PLN so that you have a support network of colleagues giving you broad and deep access to a help no matter where you are. PLN's are two way streets- you can't just lurk, you also need to contribute and also offer help. PLN's can help you find answers, keep up with new developments in your field, publish and share, communicate, collaborate, and learn from colleagues. Specific social networking and technology tools are suggested to support each of these areas. A PLN is only as good as the people who participate in it!
  • Katelyn Conner on 08 Sep 13
     
    This provides some simple reasons to develop a PLN. I love that it encourages busy teachers to create a PLN by letting them know that it will make their work easier! This page also includes a "how to", but the "why" part is a terrific resource on its own.
  • Stacie Barker on 10 Sep 13
     
    This gives you 10 reasons on how to jump start your Personal Learning Network. Great tips for a beginner like myself.
Jon Freer

In Education, World Class Technology Use Begins with Personal Learning Networks | Powerful Learning Practice - 1 views

plpnetwork.com/...ith-personal-learning-networks

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  • Jon Freer on 09 Sep 12
     
    Interesting blog post about developing PLN examples.  Provides a bit on how, a bit on why and a few examples of the PLN
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  • Ben Moore on 10 Sep 12
     
    Jon thank's for finding this link. I've seen several posts (here as well as results I found) that reference Will Richardson and Rob Mancabelli's book on Personal Learning Networks. I'm thinking that I might have to add that to my reading list.
  • Jon Freer on 10 Sep 12
     
    Hey Ben. I was lucky enough to go through the PLP program and have heard/talked to Will on a number of occasions. His energy and ideas are what have me heading in this direction.
  • James Russell on 11 Sep 12
     
    This is a nice post. Good information on developing my own PLN and the examples are useful. I too have seen that name out there and after reading this article I think I may need to research these Authors a bit further.
Jill Miller

What Is A Personal Learning Network? - 5 views

www.teachthought.com/...is-a-personal-learning-network

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  • Jill Miller on 04 Sep 15
     
    This article, and more specifically, the video within, explains Personal Learning Networks. The emphasis on connectivity makes it clear how PLNs and connectivism are related.
  • timrstark on 04 Sep 15
     
    I liked the simplicity of this source Jill. I does a nice job clearly explaining just what a PLN is and what its core aspects are. Thanks for sharing!
  • courtneykaul on 05 Sep 15
     
    To the point and very clear. More than the reading, the video did an excellent job of explaining what a PLN is and how you can best use it to your own advantage. Great source.
techteachmatt

Microsoft Educator Network - Hot Topics : Professional Learning Communities : Connectivism an alternative to informal professional learning - 1 views

www.pil-network.com/...connectivism

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  • techteachmatt on 05 Sep 14
     
    This blogger shared ideas on how as an educator you can embrace the learning theory of Connectivism. She states that connectivism revolves around creating online networks of learning. Through these networks, knowledge is shared. She states that Web 2.0 tools encourage this learning theory by default. Just by using Facebook, Twitter, creating digital portfolios and blogs to discuss and share education, you are on the right path to discovering the benefits Connectivism.
Jasmine Quezada

A Global Network of Teachers and Their Professional Learning Networks - 2 views

www.teachingquality.org/...-professional-learning-systems

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  • Jasmine Quezada on 31 Aug 16
     
    Seven teachers in six cities participated in the development of this report on teacher's experiences with professional learning systems & documents teachers' on-the-ground experiences with professional learning networks. Focus is on how professional learning communities (PLC's) as seen in the US model needs to change the way that teachers develop professionally changes over time with the advancements of Web 2.0.
cooperjrn

What is the Importance of a Personal Learning Network? - The Edvocate - 2 views

www.theedadvocate.org/ance-personal-learning-network

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  • cooperjrn on 11 Jun 18
     
    Matthew Lynch discusses benefits that an educator gains when they create a Personal learning network. Key points include learning a diversity of teaching styles, taking command of your own professional development, and finding a support system.
  • carissakane on 12 Jun 18
     
    I like the part about using a PLN as a way to establish a support system. I didn't initially think of them that way but it could be a great source for classroom management or just needing a people to vent to when a class can be difficult that day. It's almost like taking that "teacher's lounge" vibe home...if you need it!
  • kpeila on 12 Jun 18
     
    This is a nice overview that makes it really clear why an educator might choose to create his/her own PLN. Like Carissa, I like the idea of thinking of a PLN almost as a support system. To me, the most critical component of the PLN is the idea of the PERSONAL Learning Network. The focus is on one's personal goals, needs, strengths, weaknesses, or areas of interest. It's not mandated or directed. Thanks for sharing!
vanessa botts

Connectivism: A Theory of Personal Learning - 5 views

www.slideshare.net/...-a-theory-of-personal-learning

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  • Gretel Patch on 04 Sep 12
     
    While this presentation does contain some how-tos and examples of a course in connectivism, it gives an easy-to-manage view of connectivism as a theory and why social networking is so valuable. It also explores personal learning environments and has many good visuals that help explain it all.
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  • Clayton Mitchell on 09 Sep 12
     
    First, this is cool that it is authentic material by one of the originators of connectivism. It gives an insight into what a connectivist class looks like and into how one may go about managing the many loosely joined pieces form an instructor standpoint. It does not offer a lot of detail about the theory but looked at holistically, gives a complete skeleton view of the connectivist classroom.
  • Ben Moore on 10 Sep 12
     
    Slide presentation providing overview of personal learning and learning environments in connectivism highlighting the distribution of knowledge across a network of connections.
  • vanessa botts on 22 Jun 13
     
    A great slide show with images and short descriptions of how an individual uses online resources for his own personal learning as well as the definition of connectivism.
  • Todd Hansen on 22 Jun 13
     
    Fantastic find, there is a lot in this power-point to suggest a transformation via connectivism.
anonymous

Learning Networks in Practice - 1 views

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  • anonymous on 02 Sep 17
     
    Stephen Downes, in Learning Networks in Practice, details a concise history of personal learning environments, including communities of practice. He also ties this evolution in thought and practice to Web 2.0. He emphasizes creation, not consumption, as well as context, not class. Learning becomes more informal and multi-disciplinary. Downes acknowledges that the "theory" of PLEs can't specify an organization that will facilitate learning better than any other organization. Instead, he presents 4 parts of a 'semantic principle'. These parts will support personal learning environments and, in his opinion, will be more effective for learning: diversity, autonomy, connectedness and openness.
meganapgar

Understanding Connectivism - 5 views

www.slideshare.net/...ning-and-connectivism-60704683

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  • meganapgar on 07 Jun 16
     
    This SlideShare explains networks and nodes,their patterns and relationships, and how they relate to Connectivism and the Connectivism learning model.
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  • Kim Davis on 09 Jun 16
     
    I like the scientific approach the slides take on the model and especially like slide 17 because it lists pros of connectivism that I truly believe.
  • courtneylarue11 on 09 Jun 16
     
    This is an interesting approach to explaining connectivism. I like that it's in a SlideShare format, and gives a different viewpoint of how the connections happen within different groups. I did find myself a little lost, and wouldn't be able to explain it using this diagram, however I can appreciate it's uniqueness.
  • jaelorduy on 10 Jun 16
     
    I very much appreciated this slideshow for its explanation of a network. "Every entity is composted of addition entities." Downes 2007. This quote sums up this process beautifully. Also, the image regarding updating student's concepts regularly makes a lot of sense. If I were to try and explain all of this content in several months without update and review, it would most certainly lack important dynamic quality.
jaelorduy

Growing Your Personal Learning Network - 3 views

www.youtube.com/watch

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  • jaelorduy on 10 Jun 16
     
    This is a resources describing the effect of connectivity in a PLN. "If I surround myself with people doing great things, then I am going to benefit." This video explains PLNs and how these networks cause exponential creative growth.
  • Ryan Olynyk on 11 Jun 16
     
    This video really describes PLNs and CoPs in a nutshell. It shows how valuable these networks are to education and learning in general. As the video states, "there is no way I can be the best at everything." It takes a network to benefit from the knowledge of many others. No longer do we, as teachers, have to to know all of the facts.
cynthia mills

Social networking sites as virtual communities of practice: A mixed method study - 2 views

udini.proquest.com/...ites-as-virtual-goid:743815985

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  • cynthia mills on 05 Sep 13
     
    I think what makes this study interesting is the fact that the researchers explored how communication and learning develop in an informal environment like a social network and how that communication can be transferred to the workplace, specifically, professional development. The study references CEO's who have blogs and discusses the idea that blogs can enhance the performance analysis process. The question that it poses is founded in Connectivism in that it attempts to "investigate the relationship between learning and connectedness among members of a social networking site, and to explore qualitatively how members perceive the transfer of learning from the social networking site to their workplace practices and professional development."
Daniel Oldham

Online Social Networking: A Synergy for Learning - 1 views

Gazi, Z.A., Aksal, F.A., & Ozhan, O. (2012). Online Social Networking: A Synergy for Learning. International Online Journal of Educational Sciences, 4(3), p602-611. This article discusses how onli...

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alannashaw

Create Your Own Personal Learning Network - 3 views

I am amazed at how diverse the uses of Twitter have become in just a few years. Now that I'm more aware, I see people using it for so many things every place I go. My son's teachers use Twitter to ...

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sofianahtchi

What is a personal learning network - 7 views

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...

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