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There are three essential parts of an effective video-based lesson according to this resource. This resource outlines what those three essential parts are and talks about how to effectively implement them.

This website contains a vast library of educational videos that are designed to teach students about various topics in the world of math, science and computers. The videos are accompanied with practice problems for learners to go through after each video to assess their learning.

This video talks about the theories and growth of connectivism in today's learning environments.

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!

Video offers great description of the importance of PLN's and although there is a lot of discussion on ways to create a PLN, the importance of communication is highlighted as the key to a successful PLN.

This tutorial gives a step by step description of how to create your own PLN as a teacher. A 5 minute video provides the importance of creating a PLN and tools to use. There are various links on how to use social media to grow your PLN. Another list provides links to specific tools to use to help grow your PLN or join another PLN.

This resource does have some excellent resources. I look forward to exploring more of the how-to aspect in future modules.

Dr. Siemens describe the idea of connectivism and how it originally started out as simple blogging and collaborating with peers from all across the globe and how it will continue to develop as society and technology advance.

Siemens explains what connectivism is and how it originated. After reading many articles by the reseracher, it was beneficial to see and hear him discuss connectivism. Enjoy the video!

I liked this brief explanation that comes straight from the source! In essence, I think watching the video and listening to a person explain it solidified it faster than multiple articles, thus illustrating the concepts of connectivism.

Connection between Personal Learning Network and the Constructivism theory. It explains how the members of the network are the ones that make the connection with another person with a specific intent that some type of learning will occur.

This article features an easy to digest definition of personal learning networks which includes a connection to connectivism in explanation of how PLNs work. The resource is made even more accessible in helping a reader understand the subject matter with a video and infographic examples of the authors own personal PLNs.

This article gives a brief overview of PLNs and the theories behind them. It explains connectivism and its role in the benefits of PLNs. It also gives two examples of the authors' PLNs in the form of graphics.

Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach explains the clear distinction between networks and Communities of Practice. She addressed that her Personal Learning Network has a lot of different non-educators from all walks of like helping to frame who she is and who she is not. The difference is in a Community of Practice, "we are all educators, we're all shipbuilder, we're all dry cleaner workers interested in improving over time." She makes the point that members of a CoP are committed to each other and to growth. She also stresses Co-Created Content and Co-Created Community in a CoP.

I enjoyed this video. I liked how the speak said, "A community of practice is a situated learning community". I thought that this was a thoughtful, short effective presentation. I also liked that fact that she talked about co-created content. I think that is an important point. Thank you for sharing.!

This short video clip explains the difference between networks and communities of practice. The content is not education focused but gives a clear description of each and helps to highlight their differences.

This video describes COP and how they work.

This video packs a lot of information into 4 minutes. It provides a great overview of communities of practice. I like how it delves into what the ideal model would look like.

I like how this video goes beyond just the definition of a CoP and into why they are important, who is talking about them, what criteria is needed for one, etc.

"Imagine if kids poured their time and passion into a video game that taught them math concepts while they barely noticed, because it was so enjoyable," Bill Gates said. This article talks about what role games should play in the classroom.

This educational youtube channel was created by two educator brothers. One creates videos in which he teaches the humanities and arts while the other creates videos for science. The videos are fun and engaging for younger students around the 5th grade mark.

This video is a concise overview of what communities of practice are in K-12 education the form of a PowToon. Brought to you by the Institute of Excellence in Early Care and Education.

Introductory video on what Communities of Practice are. It lists benefits of CoPs and where to find more information. Audio is just music, basically, a slideshow turned into a video.

The Virtual Instructor is a great database for tons of art lessons and tutorials along with the creator's blog. The videos are pretty high quality as well.

If you have never watched a TED video, you are in for such a treat! Great speakers on a range of topics! Would love to go to one of their live presentations.

Students from Ashwaubenon High School in Wisconsin created a video about the dangers of texting and driving and shared it with others by posting it on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. The project helped to increase awareness of the dangers of texting and driving through social media that students are using everyday anyway.

Chemical Engineering professors have put quick tutorial videos on YouTube to supplement lectures

This video shows how Canadian teacher Curtis Wagner uses social media to connect students around the world to work on classroom projects.

Facebook used at Niagra County Community College in Intro English. With it students asked & answered each other, studied for tests, and collaborated on group projects. Streamlined approach to compiling links/images/videos which are accessible to classmates. There was simplicity in having class info where students are spending time already

Real Estate Youtube channel brings relevant real estate information to buyers and sellers through video.

Great use of Twitter in a 3rd grade classroom. Students tweet concise summaries, but the class also follows discovery education on Twitter to stream videos that DE links to in it's Twitter posts. I love Twitter as both a discussion/summary forum and a resource for materials.

Great ideas!