Networked and Global Learning

Great visual representation of connected learning [Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License]

Downes on difference between connected and networked learning

Downes pointing to an article describing "Connected Learning" (see earlier resource shared) and summarising what he thinks is different.

Suport for embedding PD in BIM and perhaps some ideas about how to do it.

Short blog post that might be especially relevant to those of you who working in roles where you are helping other employees perform a job. Gives 10 reasons why you shouldn't create a course and some options for doing something different.

Case study of "ds106" perhaps one of the most interesting, successful, and different examples of NGL. Offers specific advice on what ds106 offers to others who wish to set up a similar type of learning experience.

A comparison of Education 1.0 (schools), 2.0 (more interaction) and 3.0 (connectivist/heutagogical)

Heutagogy arises from andragogy which in turn is an re-framing of pedagogy for adult learners. This paper links heutagogy and some of the tech associated with NGL and provides some advice about how to design courses based on this combination.

An example of the application of critical theory to the use of ICTs in education.

Downes describing in more detail what makes Connectivism a learning theory and in passing it's relationship to pedagogy.

Journal article that makes suggestions and gives examples of how technology can be used to design transformative learning experiences. In this article, the author argues that technology use in education has focused on combating instructional problems and inefficiencies. While technology use for such purposes is viable and important, the author proposes that practitioners and researchers in this field utilize emerging technologies as a means to provide opportunities for personally relevant and meaningful transformation. The author discusses strategies for providing such opportunities and presents examples of potentially transformative learning activities and environments. The article concludes with caveats regarding the pursuit of transformation in technologyenhanced learning environments.

Conference paper describing how a USQ under-graduate course has included an assessment item drawing on curation - one form of "PKM". Includes discussion of changes in the availability of information and Personal Learning Networks as parts of the rationale for the move.

Skills and attributes of today's learners

Interesting read about the concept of E-memory and the benefits of mobile learning.

Interesting reading about how one teacher has used blogging in the classroom to enhance student outcomes. Very relevant to the learning that is occuring in this course

A range of conference papers from the Ninth International Conference on Networked Learning 2014.

Thanks Paul, great range of papers relating to networked learning in higher education context.

Some interesting research to consider about students learning

Another PhD thesis that "supported the continued use of social network tools to develop 21st century communication, collaboration, and digital literacy skills" within a high school setting