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Ryan Olynyk

Communities of Practice: A Brief Introduction - 1 views

scholarsbank.uoregon.edu/...%20introduction%20to%20cop.pdf

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shared by Ryan Olynyk on 11 Jun 16 - No Cached
  • Ryan Olynyk on 11 Jun 16
     
    This article is valuable in that it talks about Communities of Practice as a new term. I discusses the definition, the characteristics, its inception and the benefits to the different organizations who may use CoPs.
Jessica Gake

Great Resource: Free Technology for Teachers - 7 views

www.freetech4teachers.com

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shared by Jessica Gake on 01 Feb 10 - Cached
  • Cyndi Orsburn on 01 Feb 10
     
    Lots of resources for teaching and the price is right. It won best blog and resource sharing site in 2009 from Edublog.
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  • Andi Arnold on 27 Aug 12
     
    This is one of my favorite resources. I find that it usually has a great deal of information that can be used in the classroom.
  • Cate Tolnai on 16 Jun 13
     
    This blog is a GAME CHANGER! Rickard Byrne sends you to the best, most relevant resources and does a lot of the searching for me. I'm so grateful for his work! I follow him on FB too so his updates find me.
  • Megan Gooding on 03 Jul 15
     
    This website is one of my favorite go to places to learn about new technology tools. It is run by Richard Byrne, a former high school social studies teacher. There are resources for teachers in every content area and for any purpose. There is even a Facebook page you can like which features the same posts as the blog. Personally, I chose to like the Facebook page so the updates pop up in my feed. This allows me to see the posts throughout the year as they become available without any extra effort.
  • lisamcleod on 15 Feb 16
     
    Blog with tons of great tech information for teachers.
  • Jessica Gake on 28 Aug 16
     
    I have a lot of technology blogs that I read through my Digg reader in order to stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends. One of the main blogs that I find great tips and resources from is Free Technology for Teachers. I have found that they are not as applicable for me now that I am working solely in higher ed, but I still enjoy reading the majority of the posts. Not sure why my post is timestamped 01 Feb 10, sorry!
tjepson

A Community for Naturalists · iNaturalist.org - 1 views

www.inaturalist.org

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shared by tjepson on 01 Jun 11 - No Cached
  • tjepson on 11 Jul 17
     
    iNaturalist is a social networking app for naturalists. It harnesses the power of crowd sourcing by enabling any person, with a mobile phone and access to the internet, the opportunity to participate in citizen science. Users create 'observations' by posting images of the local flora and fauna. If the observations include geolocation/time data and the specimens, are confirmed by two other Users, then it becomes research grade. This means it could be Used in real studies being conducted by scientists, such as herpetologists and botanists. The app is great for identifying wildlife and connecting students with experts.
tjepson

Blogger.com - Create a unique and beautiful blog. It's easy and free. - 0 views

www.blogger.com/about

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  • tjepson on 11 Jul 17
     
    Blogger makes blogging accessible and easy. It also connects bloggers with a community of other bloggers across many areas. I have used Blogger in my personal/professional life for many years. It has been slowly improving over that time and the new blogs are capable of a lot.
tjepson

Learning and Teaching about the Environment | US EPA - 0 views

www.epa.gov/students

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shared by tjepson on 25 Jul 17 - No Cached
  • tjepson on 25 Jul 17
     
    This is a great resource created by the EPA to help educators teach their students about the environment. It provides lesson plans and resources, as well as videos, games and even project ideas that students will love. Great page for anyone teaching about human impact on the environment.
tjepson

Environmental Topics | US EPA - 0 views

www.epa.gov/environmental-topics

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shared by tjepson on 25 Jul 17 - No Cached
  • tjepson on 25 Jul 17
     
    Another page from the EPA website, this database provides educators and learners a like with more information on environmental topics. Want to learn more about air pollution? or you want to see evidence and data? This is the place to start your search. A great resource for students to research environmental topics themselves.
melpalmer4

The Skimm - 2 views

I use theskimm.com each day. I like to stay updated on what is going on in the news but I like a summary version of it. http://www.theskimm.com/?r=6d8e33d7

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kpeila

News ELA - 4 views

This is such a great resource. Have you seen Tween Tribune from the Smithsonian? They have a similar concept though the content coverage is a bit more limited. That being said, it's also totally fr...

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started by joshgiudicelli on 04 Jun 18 1 follow-up, last by kpeila on 04 Jun 18
barakstanley

Connectivism and Global Collaboration in Education - 3 views

jrichard64.wordpress.com/...bal-collaboration-in-education

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Jana Warner liked it
  • Terrence Shaneyfelt on 02 Sep 16
     
    This is an overview of connectivism but what is most useful is the GREAT infographic on connected learning.
  • Jana Warner on 05 Sep 16
     
    Yes, the graphic stood out to me as well. Good article introducing connectivism.
  • barakstanley on 08 Jun 18
     
    This blog post provides an excellent overview of the eight core principles of connectivism, and how it relates to global collaboration throughout education. Check out the infographic in the middle of the post. It shows a clear illustration of how connectivism is associated with individuals interacting and collaborating to obtain new information through technological systems. I like how it displays that all learning is now connected.
cooperjrn

Cybergogue: Connectivism and education - 0 views

cybergogue.blogspot.com/...onnectivism-and-education.html

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shared by cooperjrn on 10 Jun 18 - No Cached
  • cooperjrn on 10 Jun 18
     
    This article gives an overview of connectivism and how teachers can use it to help their students gain access to more material. It introduces a new concept "cybergogie" where students connect not only to content, theory, and practice but also to technology.
devivost

Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age - 1 views

er.dut.ac.za/...theory_for_the_digital_age.pdf

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shared by devivost on 29 Jun 15 - No Cached
  • Megan Poindexter on 29 Jun 15
     
    This text composed by George Siemens, an entrepreneur of the connectivism learning theory, explores the traditional learning theories of behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism in order to reveal a more modern learning theory that encompasses the digital age. Connectivism, simplified, is the idea that individuals engage in learning processes that hold real world application via various resources and contacts to which valuable information can be extracted to create new learning that builds lasting knowledge applicable to a diverse number of circumstances. In this academic article Siemens explores the basic principles and implications of the connectivism theory and heavily emphasizes that this type of learning doesn't necessarily occur within the human, but can be drawn from different nodes which then connect to build individual understanding.
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  • nickurban on 30 Jun 15
     
    Here Siemens introduces his reasoning and understanding to connectivism. One fascinating piece that he talks about is how the half-life of learning is shrinking as technology becomes a primary learning tool within people's lives. His premise is based around the idea that we "derive our competence from connections with others". So although we may not all get to experience everything personally, which has been seen as the best way to learn something, now through other people's shared experiences we too can learn at a much quicker rate.
  • tygrogan on 06 Jul 15
     
    Article discussing connectivism and how it applies to the digital age. Includes 8 principles of connectivism.
  • Kristen Taubman on 05 Sep 16
     
    Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age is a wonderful article that drills down into the development of Connectivism as the use of technology has challenged many of the theoretical foundations of Behaviorism, Cognitivism and Constructivism. This article discusses the importance of communities of practice in the digital age when learning is rapid pace, dependent on quickly changing information, often in self organized groupings. Siemens provides an overview of the principles and implications of Connectivism as a primary theory for establishing learning groups.
  • clairedickinson4 on 05 Sep 16
     
    In this article, Siemens discusses the incredible impact that technology has had on several learning theories over the past twenty years. Technology has become such a prominent part of our world and it is "altering (rewiring) our brains." It is an interesting take on the power of technology and how it continues to have a gigantic impact on many learning theories.
  • Ryann Waldman on 11 Jun 17
     
    Behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism are three theories that attempt to explain how people learn and develop. When these theories were created, digital technology didn't play a role in learning which changes how we explore these theories today. All of these theories agree that knowledge is something to be obtained, but how do people get knowledge in today's society? Connectivism is what describes the new learning environments people are experiencing everyday. It is a series of networks that connect people and information and facilitates the organization and flow of knowledge. It can explained with plumbing. The information and knowledge is the water while the series of pipes it flows through is connectivism. 
  • anonymous on 02 Sep 17
     
    "The pipe is more important than the content of the pipe." Siemens says that it is more important in a digital world to know how to find the information you need, when you need it, than it is to possess the knowledge itself. And he recognizes that our current educational system needs to change to accommodate new ways of learning and new technology.
  • devivost on 11 Jun 18
     
    This article provides an interesting view of connectivism as an alternative to behaviorism, constructivism, and cognitivism. It argues that in the digital age, these theories don't properly meet the requirements of modern learners. Connectivism corrects these theories faults and looks at learning as a group activity.
kpeila

Pillars of Digital Leadership - Article - 1 views

In this article, Sheninger (2014) identifies seven pillars of effective digital leadership in today's schools. While it is not specifically focused on PLNs, one of the pillars is related to profess...

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started by kpeila on 11 Jun 18 no follow-up yet
huskerteacher

NGSS Hub - Home - 1 views

ngss.nsta.org/Default.aspx

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  • huskerteacher on 10 Jun 18
     
    Sort by grade level/standard, with NSTA vetted resources.
  • camille_rrt on 11 Jun 18
     
    I like the practical application of a PLN. It was created without technology but shows how it can be used in the classroom without the technology resources that are required of online PLN.
camille_rrt

Connectivism Video - 1 views

youtu.be/a8kqcs2aR9c

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  • camille_rrt on 11 Jun 18
     
    This video talks about the theories and growth of connectivism in today's learning environments.
  • miljenni on 11 Jun 18
     
    Thanks for sharing. I really liked this video and how it explained connectivism in a easy to understand way.. On a sidenote, I haven't ever used VideoScribe but would like to look into it!
Lisa Bradshaw

New Adobe Discount for K-12 Kids - 0 views

If anyone uses Adobe software with K-12 kids, they recently dropped their educational rate for those grades. Here is an article about it. I don't have kids in K-12, either my own or students, so I ...

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started by Lisa Bradshaw on 12 Jun 18 no follow-up yet
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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shared by cooperjrn on 11 Jun 18 - No Cached
  • 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!
melpalmer4

Connectivism and Connective Knowledge - YouTube - 2 views

www.youtube.com/watch

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shared by melpalmer4 on 10 Sep 12 - Cached
  • Fabio Cominotti on 10 Sep 12
     
    This is a video discussion as part of a online course on connectivism.  Taken by itself, it is a little obscure, but taken in the context of EDTECH543 and in an attempt to understand connectivism, it was immensely helpful to me.  The video centers around the nine dots puzzle and the how the solution to it is a perfect example of connectivism.
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  • Jon Freer on 11 Sep 12
     
    Fabio. Neat little video. Here is the part I find really interesting. In the comment area below the video, Alec Couros writes "Those that are connected...can pragmatically extend their neural networks beyond the confines of their own cognitive space." In essence they share brain-power with their network. It becomes so much more than "help me solve this" (which is how I use my small PLN). Taken in the context of this Stephen Johnson video shared here in Diigo as well ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NugRZGDbPFU ), it seems that the many pieces of a great unseen puzzle can come together through such connections. Would the PLN all be striving for the same end goal or simply working on similar goals and have the group epiphany? Funny how a short "cute" video and a comment from 4 years ago can get a guy thinking about such interesting, if not esoteric, ideas.
  • James Russell on 11 Sep 12
     
    This is a really cool video. Fabio, you are correct, watching this video helps make this topic much more clear. The comment shared here by Jon is quite profound. It make the saying that "two heads are better than one" seem very true, except now you can have thousands of heads working together. Very neat.
  • David Mato on 06 Sep 15
     
    Thanks for sharing this video. It made me understand that even if we think that at the beginning we are not going to need to get connected to a certain "point", you never know if in the future you are going to need information/knowledge from that source.
  • melpalmer4 on 04 Jun 18
     
    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.
kpeila

Tween Tribune - 4 views

This is one of my favorite places to get timely (and free) informational text pieces to use with younger readers. Much like NewsELA, the site gives teachers the flexibility to adjust the Lexile lev...

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started by kpeila on 04 Jun 18 no follow-up yet
barakstanley

New Classroom Management with Music - 5 views

Hi, everyone, My name is Barak Stanley, and I just joined this group. I went to a seminar by Rick Morris that discussed including music into everyday classroom routines. It has changed my te...

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started by barakstanley on 02 Jun 18 no follow-up yet
barakstanley

Connectivism: A Network Theory for Teaching and Learning in a Connected World - 3 views

This article clearly explains the key components and principles of the theory of connectivism. It also shows the growth of interest related to connectivism related to Google blog searches. There a...

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