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Preparing Your School for an iPad Implementation - iPads in Education - 0 views

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  • Planning is imperative for any technology initiative - iPad or otherwise. You need to ensure that you clearly understand and communicate how the technology integrates with your overall pedagogical objectives. Too many institutions purchase technology and then search for ways to utilize it ... or leave it collecting dust on the shelf.Planning needs to consider both infrastructure needs and the educational applications of the new technology. Without the proper preparation, technology initiatives are liable to become expensive failures.
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Using Mobile and Social Technologies in Schools - 1 views

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  • n recent years, there has been explosive growth in students creating, manipulating, and sharing content online (National School Boards Association, 2007). Recognizing the educational value of encouraging such behaviors, many school leaders have shifted their energies from limiting the use of these technologies to limiting their abuse. As with any other behavior, when schools teach and set expectations for appropriate technology use, students rise to meet the expectations. Such conditions allow educators to focus on, in the words of social technology guru Howard Rheingold (n.d.), educating “children about the necessity for critical thinking and [encouraging] them to exercise their own knowledge of how to make moral choices." One process for creating the necessary conditions is reported in From Fear to Facebook, the first-person account of one California principal who endured a series of false starts to finally arrive at a place where students in his school were maximizing their use of laptops and participatory technologies without the constant distractions of misuse (Levinson, 2010). Other similar processes and programs are emerging, and they all share a common theme: an education that fails to account for the use of social media tools prepares students well for the past, but not for their future.
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EasyTech - Interactive Online Technology Literacy Curriculum - 0 views

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  • Ashley Leneway on 10 Oct 11
     
    EasyTech makes it so simple - even tech novices get on board. Need time saving ways to teach critical 21st century skills? Accoring to the site, "EasyTech makes that possible too. An award-winning, K-8 technology literacy curriculum, EasyTech helps students efficiently integrate technology skills with digital literacy, higher-order thinking and core curriculum."
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Cathy N. Davidson | Distinguished scholar of the history of technology, appointed to th... - 2 views

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  • Amanda Hatherly on 01 Sep 14
     
    Just about my favorite scholar. She leads the Futures Initiative at the Graduate Center at CUNY and writes extensively about participatory learning, the history of technology and innovations in education, including personal learning networks. This website highlights her books, research and blog.
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The 5 Keys to Educational Technology -- THE Journal - 0 views

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  • Stacie Barker on 07 Sep 14
     
    Hap Aziz, director of the School of Technology and Design at Rasmussen College, explores what he terms the "five key components" to approaching educational technology.
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Using Technology to Transform Communities of Practice into Knowledge-Building Communities - 0 views

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  • Mike Procyk on 24 Jun 13
     
    The article examines two frameworks for understanding and building communities of practice.
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  • Christina Modrell on 09 Sep 13
     
    This article discusses a couple of frameworks for communities of practice. They discuss how technology is a key component for success in communities of practice. These communities help to build knowledge in their active members.
  • Kara Paula Godfrey on 09 Sep 13
     
    In particular, I liked the graphic, C4P Framework, as it illustrates how the community works.
  • toddsvecusa on 08 Sep 14
     
    Summary: This paper/study is about using technology to transform communities of practice into knowledge- building communities. The paper goes in depth on how they believe knowledge is created. The paper then goes into the ways that technology provides a value add for learning. I thought that this paper was an interesting take on communities of practice.
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Future ready learning: Reimaging the role of technology in education - 0 views

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  • kooloberlander on 25 Jan 16
     
    This is the U.S. national education technology plan. 101 pages with lengthy bibliography after each section. Currently there is no Congress mandated plan scheduled so this plan will be relevant for awhile. Office of Educational Technology, U.S Department of Education (2016). Future ready learning: Reimaging the role of technology in education. Retrieved from http://tech.ed.gov/files/2015/12/NETP16.pdf
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Technology Integration Matrix - 1 views

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  • Paige Goodson on 08 Oct 12
     
    This is a really great technology integration matrix with videos and ideas.
  • anonymous on 25 Jan 16
     
    The Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) illustrates how teachers can use technology to enhance learning for K-12 students. The TIM incorporates five interdependent characteristics of meaningful learning environments: active, constructive, goal directed (i.e., reflective), authentic, and collaborative (Jonassen, Howland, Moore, & Marra, 2003).
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15 Assistive Technology Tools For Students With Disabilities - 0 views

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  • jencorti on 14 Nov 18
     
    Examples of apps and tools to assist with assistive technology implementation
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8 Examples of Assistive Technology and Adaptive Tools - 1 views

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  • kimberlybearden on 19 Nov 18
     
    offers a list of 8 examples of assistive technology with some links to outside resources.
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Adaptive Technology Versus Assistive Technology | AssistiveTech.com - 1 views

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  • kimberlybearden on 19 Nov 18
     
    This article provides the differences between adaptive and assistive technology.
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USDOE Guidebook, Building Technology Infrastructure for Learning - 0 views

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  • Lisa Bradshaw on 01 Jul 18
     
    The United States Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology has published a resource, Building Technology Infrastructure for Learning, that offers practical and actionable guidelines for educators and school leaders to help them provide Internet access to learners and make decisions regarding technology services. The guidebook is an excellent resource for anyone needing to understand or to create an acceptable use policy (AUP).
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Connectivism: Learning theory of the future or vestige of the past? - 13 views

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  • Connectivism is a theoretical framework for understanding learning.
  • ccording to connectivism, knowledge is distributed across an information network and can be stored in a variety of digital formats.
  • objectivism, pragmatism, and interpretivism
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  • Where connectivism differs from those theories, I would argue, is that connectivism denies that knowledge is propositional. That is to say, these other theories are 'cognitivist', in the sense that they depict knowledge and learning as being grounded in language and logic.  Connectivism is, by contrast, ‘connectionist’.  Knowledge is, on this theory, literally the set of connections formed by actions and experience. It may consist in part of linguistic structures, but it is not essentially based in linguistic structures, and the properties and constraints of linguistic structures are not the properties and constraints of connectivism. . . In connectivism, there is no real concept of transferring knowledge, making knowledge, or building knowledge.  Rather, the activities we undertake when we conduct practices in order to learn are more like growing or developing ourselves and our society in certain (connected) ways.”
  • Vygotsk
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  • learning is the act of recognizing patterns shaped by complex networks.’  
  • The role of the tutor will not only change, but may disappear altogether.
  • A paradigm shift, indeed, may be occurring in educational theory, and a new epistemology may be emerging, but it does not seem that connectivism’s contributions to the new paradigm warrant it being treated as a separate learning theory in and of its own right.  Connectivism, however, continues to play an important role in the development and emergence of new pedagogies, where control is shifting from the tutor to an increasingly more autonomous learner.
  • Downes and Siemens do not suggest that connectivism is limited to the online environment.
  • Connectivism stresses that two important skills that contribute to learning are the ability to seek out current information, and the ability to filter secondary and extraneous information.
  • The learning process is cyclical
  • In contrast, a developmental theory may attempt to take strides towards becoming an established formal theory over time.
  • Jon Freer on 09 Sep 12
     
    An article detailing the history and development of Connectivism as a learning theory.  Goes on to question whether or not it should be considered a learning theory in it's own right.
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  • Jaime Bennett on 11 Sep 12
     
    I like the explanation of the difference between a full-blown theory and a developmental theory and whether connectivism is a theory or not at this point. I also appreciated the connection to earlier learning theories that this article termed pre-connectivist. With all of the different theories most educators have studied and incorporate into their teaching practices, it is helpful to see how some of them relate to one another.
  • Rhonda Lowderback on 11 Sep 12
     
    Connectivism may not be an actual learning theory, according to the authors of this article. It may, they conceed, be a developmental theory that might one day become an actual theory. However, its full list of contexts has not yet been identified so its title as a learning theory could be premature.
  • Ilene Reed on 20 Jun 13
     
    This article argues that connectivism is not a theory because it does not introduce any new ideas. It is a great resource for reviewing other learning theories. In the article is states that Verhangen sees connectivism as a level of pedology and curriculum rather than theory. I like this quote from Downs 2007 "Knowledge is the set of connections formed by action and experience."
  • Erin Horie on 07 Sep 13
     
    The author discusses about connectivism as a theory and how it affects learning in a digital era. Connectivism is a new theory that may not have a ton of research compared to other learning theories, but as the technology world continues to evolve, the theory of connectivism evolves too.
  • Betty Clevenger on 09 Sep 13
     
    Kop and Hill give an overview of connectivism and discuss it as a learning theory. They also discuss the implications in education the increasing influence of the internet has. Kop and Hill look at the connection between connectivism and formal education. They come to the conclusion that, while they foresee radical shifts in education, they do not view connectivism as warranting its own place in learning theory structure.
  • Chris Hill on 20 Jun 14
     
    In this journal article, Connectivism is referred to as helping develop new pedagogies and not a learning theory on it's own. The role of a tutor is diminishing as learners move from a learning environment controlled by an institution, to an environment where they direct their own learning.
  • Sarah Baughman on 04 Sep 14
     
    I like this article for the overview of connectivism. The overview gives a good idea about what connectivism is. The article goes on to analyze older learning theories and how they need to be addressed in regards to the digital age. It explains how connectivism can build on older theories to better address current digital learning.
  • Kelly Kenney on 01 Sep 15
     
    Connectivism: is a framework for understanding learning. Siemens (2004) states, "A community is the clustering of similar areas of interest that allows for interaction, sharing, dialoguing, and thinking together." Knowledge is always distributed and shared across learning networks. Information is gathered from everyone and then relating information back to everybody as well as receiving feedback from others.
  • cassiefaught on 03 Sep 15
     
    This source really compares different theories about connectivism. It is discussed whether or not it is a learning theory or not, and what different people think in terms of connectivity. It also discusses some basics about connectivity, and how it means that information is just stored in different places and learners can move between networks to access different information.
  • Heather Berlin on 05 Sep 15
     
    This article discusses what learning theories meet the needs of today's learners and how connectivism is built on older theories to connect newer theories. (I didn't check the resources page until after I posted this - I'm hoping I can still use it because I spent a good 20-30 minutes on it!)
  • brianbetteridge on 06 Jun 16
     
    This article is a good critical evaluation of connectivisms usefulness in the modern classroom. Ultimately, the authors state that while new theories are emerging in response to technology, connectivism still plays an important role. This is due to the connective nature of technology and the internet.
  • alannashaw on 29 Aug 16
     
    This article sets out to distinguish Connectivism as either learning theory or developmental (learning) theory. The similarities and differences between the two are briefly discussed before relating how connectivism fits within the frameworks. One interesting aspect of this article is the importance placed on higher-order thinking skills and applications, which seems to be a growing demand in our current education and business markets.
  • anonymous on 30 Aug 16
     
    It gives great insights on how connectivism is a learning theory. Also, I find the explanation for how connectivism fulfills the three main tasks for developmental theories.
  • anonymous on 30 Aug 16
     
    Thanks for sharing this Alanna! This was a thorough article explaining the past and future of Connectivism. I liked how it puts it all into perspective and we can envision what is in store in the future regarding Connectivism.
  • bettywells on 03 Sep 17
     
    Connectivism is a learning theory for the digital age. What does that mean for existing learning theories. This articles questions if previous learning theories still meet the needs of today's learners, and the needs of learners of the future. This articles analyzes connectivism to determine if it has anything new to offer as a learning theory.
  • teachingjake503 on 04 Sep 17
     
    I truly appreciated this quote..."New learning environments are informing present and future trends from which both educators and students stand to benefit. Moreover, the way in which global networks and communities of interest are currently being formed through emerging technologies is encouraging young people, in particular, to develop new, creative, and different forms of communication and knowledge creation outside formal education." I also appreciated how this article examined, and almost made the reader feel, the discourse that often arises when new theories emerge. As an educator, I have learned that balance is key! It truly isnt one method or theory over another! Rather an intersection of theories is where powerful learning can take place. Connectivism is certainly a 21st century theory which I believe is built to capitalize how how connected today's learner are through the Internet and social media! Connectivism, to me, feels that a theoretical vehicle to deliver many different theories and strategies.
  • cooperjrn on 10 Jun 18
     
    This article delves into connectivism and whether it can be considered a learning theory. It discusses the ability of a network to be able to not only seek out current information but also to filter out extraneous information. It narrows the definition to connections formed through actions and experience. The authors envision a paradigm shift where the student will have the power to drive their own learning without the need of a tutor.
  • nstringham on 11 Jun 18
     
    This is an interesting article, arguing that connectivism isn't fully a learning theory, but rather a shift away from the tutor/teacher role to more autonomous learners.
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Theories of Learning - YouTube - 1 views

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  • michellehughes11 on 05 Jun 17
     
    Siemens explains how technology has changed the definition of knowledge and how that relates to Connectivism. The emphasis of his video is the change in learning from the individual to the network. He explains that the connection to learning is more important than the actual learning because technology continues to change knowledge; therefore, Connectivism focuses on continual learning rather than the immediate consumption of knowledge.
  • Allison Hall on 06 Jun 17
     
    Thanks for sharing this resource! It is very insightful coming from Siemens. There is good emphasis on the continuous nature of learning.
  • Ariana Pyburn on 08 Jun 17
     
    This was linked via one of the sites I posted about and I'm glad to see it posted. Always interesting to hear the theory come from the creator itself- I feel like even with EdTech, we don't often get our foundational information directly from the source.
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Learning Everywhere, All the Time - 2 views

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  • Ryann Waldman on 11 Jun 17
     
    Technology is changing the way people can learn. With constant access to the internet, learning can take place all the time and everywhere. This is especially true with online learning. Connectivism is the theory that claims knowledge exists in the world, not in just an individual. This theory is what drives good online learning practices. The four major concepts that describe effective online teaching using connectivism are establish the feeling of the online classroom, create a social presence within the class, use activities and technology to make meaningful learning experiences and also to teach and guide your students through the learning process. These four concepts are best used within a social and learning community like Facebook or Blackboard that helps to connect the learners and the teacher. 
  • lindsayhoyt on 12 Jun 17
     
    I thought this was an interesting because the way the classroom is constantly changing there is the opportunity to learn anywhere. A perfect example is this course! I have taken classes with people from all over the world through BSU due to the advancements in technology. The fact that the connectivism theory embraces the knowledge of the world, goes hand in hand with the effectiveness of online education. Social networking is another way that those connections can be made.
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The Verge - Technology, Science, Art, and Culture - 3 views

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  • jamie_edtech on 14 Oct 12
     
    Technology blog useful for staying up-to-date on the latest tech trends, news, and policy. As a technology teacher, I find this an invaluable resource.
  • Forrest Doud on 31 Aug 13
     
    One of my new favorite sites to visit daily. News, stories, product reviews in one place with the technology being the main focus. I always can find something interesting to share with my students, friends and family.
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Tech2Learn: Success Stories of Technology Integration in the Classroom - 0 views

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  • Paige Goodson on 14 Oct 12
     
    This article provides some great ideas for integrating technology in the classroom.
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Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students - 2 views

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  • anonymous on 06 Mar 13
     
    " Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students "
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Personal Learning Networks: Knowledge Sharing as Democracy - See more at: http://www.hy... - 2 views

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  • Hanna Coleman on 18 Jun 13
     
    The big question presented in this article is, "How do we use technology?" The online environment is present in our daily lives and our participation is key. A PLN is defined as "the people you choose to connect with and learn from." A mutual desire for learning and participation must be present.
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  • Forrest Doud on 07 Sep 13
     
    This article talks shares some history on the Personal Learning Network (PLN) and how the term came to be and how technology use impacts the PLN. It also highlights some of the different definitions for it. One thing that stood out for me was the point that they are dependent on the reciprocity and trust of members, as well as the literacy level and drive of the members.
  • Erin Horie on 08 Sep 13
     
    Our everyday life is revolved on some type of social networking (i.e. cellphones, email, social media, etc.). Through networking, we build a personal learning network (PLN). As we continue to use networking, as users, we need to be able to find out how we learn best and then seek out for networks that fulfill our learning needs.
  • Katelyn Conner on 08 Sep 13
     
    Hi Erin! I thought this article was quite interesting. I like how the author pointed out that so many say that the use of technology and media as a way of communicating leaves us disconnected, when really, it's the complete opposite! We are absolutely connected, just not the way we are accustomed to. Thanks for sharing!
  • Kara Paula Godfrey on 09 Sep 13
     
    PLN: Seaman's article discusses how to use social networking, especially Twitter to develop and maintain personal learning networks. She goes on to discuss that our we feel less lonely when we are connected, even if it is virtually on a tablet, cell phone or computer.
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EdSurge : The Best in Education Technology - 3 views

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  • Hanna Coleman on 13 Jun 13
     
    EdSurge shares information and articles related to new developments and innovation within educational technology. You can sign-up to receive their weekly newsletter! It is fun learning about new products being used in education and how schools are utilizing them.
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