Networked and Global Learning

Blog post comparing xMooc model with large scale distance education model like the UK Open University. Suggesting amnesia is an issue in networked learning

George Siemens (one of the originators of Connectivism) interviewed on higher education and change in a digital/networked age.

Infographic giving a summary of MOOCs

Cathy Davidson blog, raises the issue of old pedagogy in new technology.

An article about ALISON which collects vocational training courses for free delivery similar to what Khan Academy provides for academic courses.

Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Networked Learning 2010 referenced in EDU8117 Study book, p. 17 Has many interesting conference papers

Ascilite 2009 conference programme includes numerous full papers including Kligyte (2009) referenced in EDU8117 Study book p. 17 Has many other papers on using networked & global learning.

One author's discovery of how "networks" have changed how he researches

Collection of pointers to various news releases, interviews and opinions about the recent rise of Coursera with numerous universities joining the ranks.

PDF of paper presented at ACEC 2014 which appears to be of relevance to some of you. Abstract follows. This paper goes beyond the commonly held concerns of Internet safety, such as cyberbullying. Instead, it explores the ethical dilemmas we face as teachers when using social media, in particular social networks, in the classroom. We believe old ideas of respect and culture of care for children and young people need to be reconstructed around new media. This paper draws on the authors' experience in teaching with, and researching students' use of, social media in the classroom. In this paper we explore the ethical issues of consent, traceability, and public/private boundaries. We tackle the complex issue of the rights around virtual identities of the students followed by a discussion on the ethics of engaging students in public performance of curriculum and their lives. Finally we discuss the ethical dilemma involved in recognising and responding to illicit activity. While we reflect on our own response to these dilemmas and propose a dialogic process as the way forward, we also return to the argument that these ethical choices are dilemmas in which most, if not all, options are unpalatable or impracticable

I found this article in my search for networked and global learning examples. I think it is a great demonstration of the principles.

Reports on some survey findings etc - 62% of students reported consuming news and information daily through mobile devices

Focus on improving the social experience of learners. Approaches to address the problems of limited social contact between learners; limited timely support; limited engagement in developing knowledge together; persistence of MOOC courses; limited search functions; adaptivity of courses.

Kathy Sierra was very well known in the software development community and online. Her experience - a number of years ago and with ramifications now - of the networked world clearly illustrates some of the negatives of that world, especially when it is misused. Beyond the experience, this post also provides an insight into the community of trollers, their practices and the terminology.

Use of Design-Based Research Methodology to Develop a Proposal to Implement a Networked and Global Learning Solution in Vocational Education and Training.

A student in the undergrad course I teach trying to find a partner class for a Skype session on Celebrations. A little/very late in terms of notice, wondering if anyone might have a contact that might be interested.