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Teaching in Social and Technological Networks « Connectivism - 0 views

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  • Technological networks have transformed prominent businesses sectors: music, television, financial, manufacturing. Social networks, driven by technological networks, have similarly transformed communication, news, and personal interactions. Education sits at the social/technological nexus of change – primed for dramatic transformative change. In recent posts, I’ve argued for needed systemic innovation. I’d like focus more specifically on how teaching is impacted by social and technological networks.
  • social and technological networks subvert the classroom-based role of the teacher. Networks thin classroom walls. Experts are no longer “out there” or “over there”. Skype brings anyone, from anywhere, into a classroom. Students are not confined to interacting with only the ideas of a researcher or theorist. Instead, a student can interact directly with researchers through Twitter, blogs, Facebook, and listservs. The largely unitary voice of the traditional teacher is fragmented by the limitless conversation opportunities available in networks. When learners have control of the tools of conversation, they also control the conversations in which they choose to engage.
  • Course content is similarly fragmented. The textbook is now augmented with YouTube videos, online articles, simulations, Second Life builds, virtual museums, Diigo content trails, StumpleUpon reflections, and so on.
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  • Thoughts, ideas, or messages that the teacher amplifies will generally have a greater probability of being seen by course participants.
  • The following are roles teacher play in networked learning environments: 1. Amplifying 2. Curating 3. Wayfinding and socially-driven sensemaking 4. Aggregating 5. Filtering 6. Modelling 7. Persistent presence
  • Views of teaching, of learner roles, of literacies, of expertise, of control, and of pedagogy are knotted together. Untying one requires untying the entire model.
  • The curator, in a learning context, arranges key elements of a subject in such a manner that learners will “bump into” them throughout the course. Instead of explicitly stating “you must know this”, the curator includes critical course concepts in her dialogue with learners, her comments on blog posts, her in-class discussions, and in her personal reflections.
  • I found my way through personal trial and error. Today’s social web is no different – we find our way through active exploration. Designers can aid the wayfinding process through consistency of design and functionality across various tools, but ultimately, it is the responsibility of the individual to click/fail/recoup and continue.
  • Fortunately, the experience of wayfinding is now augmented by social systems.
  • Sensemaking in complex environments is a social process.
  • Perhaps we need to spend more time in information abundant environments before we turn to aggregation as a means of making sense of the landscape.
  • magine a course where the fragmented conversations and content are analyzed (monitored) through a similar service. Instead of creating a structure of the course in advance of the students starting (the current model), course structure emerges through numerous fragmented interactions. “Intelligence” is applied after the content and interactions start, not before.
  • Aggregation should do the same – reveal the content and conversation structure of the course as it unfolds, rather than defining it in advance.
  • Filtering resources is an important educator role, but as noted already, effective filtering can be done through a combination of wayfinding, social sensemaking, and aggregation. But expertise still matters. Educators often have years or decades of experience in a field. As such, they are familiar with many of the concepts, pitfalls, confusions, and distractions that learners are likely to encounter.
  • To teach is to model and to demonstrate. To learn is to practice and to reflect.”
  • Apprenticeship learning models are among the most effective in attending to the full breadth of learning.
  • Without an online identity, you can’t connect with others – to know and be known. I don’t think I’m overstating the importance of have a presence in order to participate in networks. To teach well in networks – to weave a narrative of coherence with learners – requires a point of presence. As a course progresses, the teacher provides summary comments, synthesizes discussions, provides critical perspectives, and directs learners to resources they may not have encountered before.
  • J.Randolph Radney on 22 Feb 10
     
    Here are some additional thoughts that relate to my teaching approach in courses.
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EBSCOhost: Footprints in the Digital Age - 0 views

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shared by J.Randolph Radney on 14 May 10 - No Cached
  • A recent National School Boards Association survey (2007) announced that upward of 80 percent of young people who are online are networking and that 70 percent of them are regularly discussing education-related topics.
  • these shifts demand that we move our concept of learning from a "supply-push" model of "building up an inventory of knowledge in the students' heads" (p. 30) to a "demand-pull" approach that requires students to own their learning processes and pursue learning, based on their needs of the moment, in social and possibly global communities of practice.
  • Last December, in an effort to honor the memory of her grandfather who had died the year before, Laura decided to do one good deed each day in the run-up to Christmas. She decided, with her mother's approval, to share her work with the world.Laura's blog, "Twenty-Five Days to Make a Difference" (http://twentyfivedays.wordpress.com), quickly caught the eye of some other philanthropic bloggers.
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  • Laura is not just publishing, and others are not just reading. Now when she wants ideas for charities to work for as her project enters its 11th month, Laura says, "I ask my readers" (Richardson, 2008).
  • In addition, under her mother's guidance and care, Laura is learning online network literacies firsthand. As Stanford researcher Danah Boyd (2007) points out, we are discovering the potentials and pitfalls of this new public space. What we say today in our blogs and videos will persist long into the future and not simply end up in the paper recycling bin when we clean out our desks at the end of the year. What we say is copyable; others can take it, use it, or change it with ease, making our ability to edit content and comprehend the ethical use of the content we read even more crucial. The things we create are searchable to an extent never before imagined and will be viewed by all sorts of audiences, both intended and unintended.
  • These new realities demand that we prepare students to be educated, sophisticated owners of online spaces. Although Laura is able to connect, does she understand, as researcher Stephen Downes (2005) suggests, that her network must be diverse, that she must actively seek dissenting voices who might push her thinking in ways that the "echo chamber" of kindred thinkers might not? Is she doing the work of finding new voices to include in the conversation? Is she able to make astute decisions about the people with whom she interacts, keeping herself safe from those who might mean her harm? Is she learning balance in her use of technology, or is she falling into the common pattern of spending hours at the keyboard, losing herself in the network? This 10-year-old probably still needs to learn many of these things, and she needs the guidance of teachers and adults who know them in their own practice.
  • More than ever before, students have the potential to own their own learning — and we have to help them seize that potential. We must help them learn how to identify their passions; build connections to others who share those passions; and communicate, collaborate, and work collectively with these networks.
  • Will Richardson is the author of Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Tools for Classrooms (Corwin Press, 2006) and cofounder of Powerful Learning Practice (http://plpnetwork.com). He blogs at http://weblogg-ed.com and can be reached at weblogged@gmail.com.
  • J.Randolph Radney on 14 May 10
     
    This item is about safeguarding your identity and your privacy as you use Web 2.0 tools. Review it carefully.
J.Randolph Radney

Networking for Survival - Deborah Mills-Scofield - Harvard Business Review - 0 views

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  • We think about networking as a very modern notion, with our accumulation of virtual "friends," "followers," and people-who-might-be-useful-to-us-someday. To me, it is just an extension of what my people, my family have been doing since 70 AD — making critical connections that enable both our survival.
clement-esene

MTN Group - 0 views

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shared by clement-esene on 16 Feb 12 - No Cached
    • clement-esene
      clement-esene on 01 Mar 12
       
      I find this web page interesting because of its rich content in graphics and writing. However, the graphics change every five seconds.
    • clement-esene
      clement-esene on 05 Mar 12
       
      The united against malaria flash at the bottom right corner of the page is an appeal to emotion.
    • clement-esene
      clement-esene on 05 Mar 12
       
      The united against malaria campaign at the bottom right corner of the web page is an appeal to emotion (Pathos). showing how they contribute to the society.
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      clement-esene on 05 Mar 12
       
      At the bottom of the display, there are little icons that take us to different pictures and write up. the first one is the audited results causing an appeal to credibility,( Ethos)
    • clement-esene
      clement-esene on 05 Mar 12
       
      Next to it is the icon that shows the brand name "MTN" indicating that they have been in business for 100 years. This is also an appeal to credibility.
    • clement-esene
      clement-esene on 05 Mar 12
       
      There is also an icon for MTN Apps Competition "Thinking outside the box". They keep the public actively involve in competitions that attract rewards this rewards will appeal to the emotions of the public. and also an appeal to logos
    • clement-esene
      clement-esene on 05 Mar 12
       
      The second to the last icon represents the number of subscribers gives an idea of billions of connections. this is an appeal to this is also an appeal to credibility and to emotion.
    • clement-esene
      clement-esene on 05 Mar 12
       
      There is also an icon that represent brand values: innovation, leadership, integrity, can-do and relationship. these brand values explain and summarizes the services and benefits the company offers. They appeal to emotion and credibility.
    • clement-esene
      clement-esene on 05 Mar 12
       
      The people potential section of the webpage shows job opportunities which is a practical evidence of what the company can offer the public apart from their immediate service. This produces an appeal to Reason (logos) and also to emotion.
    • clement-esene
      clement-esene on 05 Mar 12
       
      The shade of yellow determines the meaning. Pure, bright and sunny yellow is the easiest color to see. People who are blind to other colors can usually see yellow. Yellow is full of creative and intellectual energy. the bright yellow color on the logo creates reasoning and emotion.
  • clement-esene on 16 Feb 12
     
    This webpage is for a mobile network in Africa.
Hiliary Leon

Child Care Network - Free Child Care Search for Canadian Parents Helping Find Local Day... - 1 views

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    • Hiliary Leon
      Hiliary Leon on 25 Feb 12
       
      This photo gives me a sense of family and friendliness.
  • Welcome
  • Join us in our effort to become Canada's #1 child care resource.
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  • Benefits for Parents Free access to national daycare listings Basic and advanced searching capabilities make it easy tofind daycare that meets your needs Ability to compare multiple daycares simultaneously Simple to use format with quick results Useful links on child care expenses and interviewing daycares One-stop resource for finding child care.
  • Benefits for Child Care Providers Personalized web page Printable business cards Newspaper and online advertising Increased client exposure Cost effective marketing Professional means of business promotions No more classified ads or homemade signs
    • Hiliary Leon
      Hiliary Leon on 25 Feb 12
       
      This website is very simple and easy for the read to find what they are reading. 
  • online
  • Hiliary Leon on 16 Feb 12
     
    Welcome to ChildCareNetwork.ca - Canada's newest resource for finding child care. Our company is dedicated to helping child care providers market their services while offering parents a fast, free, and easy resource for finding local child care. We offer both groups many benefits.
J.Randolph Radney

Protecting Your Privacy On Social Networking Sites : NPR - 1 views

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  • J.Randolph Radney on 13 Jun 10
     
    Privacy is an important issue when Web 2.0 technologies are used widely (especially for business).
Khalid Alomar

Willis eTech Web Sites | Web Site SEO | Social Media | Photography | Video - 1 views

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    • Khalid Alomar
      Khalid Alomar on 17 Jul 11
       
      Their logo is good, simple, and uses only two colors which is a good example of logo practice. However, the way it presents this logo in the website made it as a new logo because of the big line behind it and the clip-arts a long with it. 
  • Rate this item 1 2 3 4 5 (0 votes)
    • Khalid Alomar
      Khalid Alomar on 17 Jul 11
       
      there is no point of having rate this item in the home page of the website that presenting the company objectives. 
  • "Your Partner in Promotion"
    • Khalid Alomar
      Khalid Alomar on 17 Jul 11
       
      Liked their slogan. 
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  • Social Media Twitter Sign UpFaceBook Sign UpYou Tube Sign UpLinkedIn Sign UpTwellow Sign UpDownload TweetdeckMashableSocial Media ExaminerSendible Tweet Scheduler
    • Khalid Alomar
      Khalid Alomar on 17 Jul 11
       
      A bad way of presenting the social website with the "Sign Up" along with it! and why they referee to these social website if they well known website?
  • Let's Talk About... content management facebook Internet Marketing Media social social media social media circle social media training tool kit Training training Tweetdeck tweetdeck Tweetdeck Training twellow twitter web design web sites youtube
    • Khalid Alomar
      Khalid Alomar on 17 Jul 11
       
      A good way of using the trends that's shows the most using words in Willis eTech website pages.
  • Main Menu HOMECONTACT USLATEST NEWSSite MapPrivacy Statement
    • Khalid Alomar
      Khalid Alomar on 17 Jul 11
       
      should be up in the page not in the middle. 
  • Read 7505 times | Like this? Tweet it to your followers! Social sharing Add to Google Buzz Add to Facebook Add to Delicious Digg this Add to Reddit Add to StumbleUpon Add to MySpace Add to Technorati
    • Khalid Alomar
      Khalid Alomar on 17 Jul 11
       
      uses the social networks tools is indeed a good way of communicating and distributing their website. 
    • Khalid Alomar
      Khalid Alomar on 17 Jul 11
       
      use social networks icons and pictures is more effective than text and it gets the attention of the person faster than usual. Willis eTech website did a good job on it here. 
    • Khalid Alomar
      Khalid Alomar on 17 Jul 11
       
      The feedback button one of the good practice to do in website that want to interactive with the visitors. 
    • Khalid Alomar
      Khalid Alomar on 17 Jul 11
       
      the quality of the image is not that good which needs some improvements. 
    • Khalid Alomar
      Khalid Alomar on 17 Jul 11
       
      The usability buttons presented here in well shape. 
    • Khalid Alomar
      Khalid Alomar on 17 Jul 11
       
      The website has used this picture (the handshake) to welcome their visitors to their website, though I wanted it to be larger than now.
    • Khalid Alomar
      Khalid Alomar on 18 Jul 11
       
      the background white color of this home page should be separate with a different color than the middle thread or the main topic we could call it. 
    • Khalid Alomar
      Khalid Alomar on 18 Jul 11
       
      Having a twitter block streaming into the website will increase the followers in twitter as well as having a connection between Wills eTech website and twitter. 
J.Randolph Radney

InformIT: Google+ for Business: How Google's Social Network Changes Everything > Chapte... - 0 views

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  • J.Randolph Radney on 14 Nov 11
     
    Here are some reasons why Google+ might be worth watching in the days ahead.
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InformIT: Google+ for Business: How Google's Social Network Changes Everything Chapter... - 0 views

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  • J.Randolph Radney on 14 Nov 11
     
    This is an evaluation of Google+ for business.
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WWF Canada - About WWF - 0 views

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  • Senator Alan MacNaughton, and has become one of the country's leading conservation organizations, enjoying the active support of more than 150,000 Canadians. We connect the power of a highly respected and effective global network to on-the-ground efforts across Canada
    • lindsay jmaiff
      lindsay jmaiff on 05 Mar 12
       
      Ethos gives credibility to the statement using terms such as "actice support of 150 000 canadians" and descripters such as "highly respected", and "effective" play to the reader giving them confidence in the organization
  • lindsay jmaiff on 05 Mar 12
     
    About world wildlife fund Canada
J.Randolph Radney

Welcome to Google Business Solutions - 0 views

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  • Your ads can appear when people search Google or visit our network of partner sites.
    • J.Randolph Radney
      J.Randolph Radney on 01 Dec 10
       
      Here is how to add a sticky note to highlighted items on a page.
  • J.Randolph Radney on 01 Dec 10
     
    Google has many programs to help businesses get organized.
J.Randolph Radney

Recovering from information overload - The Employee Engagement Network - 1 views

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  • Source: Organization Practice
  • Better solutions exist, and they aren’t rocket science.3 What we hope to do in this article is help executives, and their organizations, by reminding them of three simple things. First, multitasking is a terrible coping mechanism.
  • The importance of reserving chunks of time for reflection, and the difficulty of doing so, have been themes in management writing for decades
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  • For all the benefits of the information technology and communications revolution, it has a well-known dark side: information overload and its close cousin, attention fragmentation.
  • Second, addressing information overload requires enormous self-discipline.
  • Third, since senior executives’ behavior sets the tone for the organization, they have a duty to set a better example.
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  • Careers at CIM Isn't it time you started loving your job? CIM is the largest third party sales and marketing agency in Canada and is a long standing Platinum member of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies; is recognized as one of Canada's Best Workplaces for the third consecutive year and has won numerous Marketing Awards through LAUNCH! CIM recognizes the success of our business starts with the talent that we hire; whether it be for sales management, marketing, or our sales and promotions field teams that we hand select to best represent our tier one clients' brands, CIM is dedicated to building long lasting careers and best-practice management tactics.Start loving a new job today with CIM! Field Sales Join our dynamic team of sales, merchandising, and product education professionals who ensure that our client's brands are successful at retail. We offer best in class training, the opportunity to represent tier-one brands, flexible schedules and the ability to work independently while benefiting from being part of a winning team. From short-term merchandising opportunities to full-time territory management roles, CIM has opportunities that can work around your busy lifestyle.> SEARCH FIELD SALES POSITONS NOW Field Promotions (LAUNCH!) Do your friends and family say that you've got the energy and passion for life that that is truly CONTAGIOUS? If so, we want to pay you for it! Work as a Promotions Representative with LAUNCH! and we'll give you valuable marketing experience that works around your schedule. Channel your enthusiasm through some of Canada's most respected brands, and give consumers a real brand connection.> SEARCH FIELD PROMOTIONS POSITONS NOW CIM & LAUNCH! Corporate If management of a sales force is more in tune with your career goals; if you love servicing clients as a strategic sales or marketing expert; if you have a knack for IT or talent recruitment; or if you have a creative flair in the world of promotional, experiential and shopper marketing, then CIM & LAUNCH! corporate opportunities may be what you are looking for!> SEARCH CIM & LAUNCH! CORP POSITIONS NOW
    • sarah omens
      sarah omens on 11 Mar 11
       
      i like how the give little details about all the available job position and also with video for people like me who dont enjoy random readings as much
Japjot Singh

Justice Institute of British Columbia | Canada's leading public safety educator - 1 views

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    • Japjot Singh
      Japjot Singh on 09 Mar 11
       
      The website uses blue color to appeal to its viewer.
    • J.Randolph Radney
      J.Randolph Radney on 09 Mar 11
       
      There are different sorts of appeal; what kind is blue likely to evoke? What sort of appeal is this (logos, ethos, pathos)?
    • Japjot Singh
      Japjot Singh on 10 Mar 11
       
      Blue color is likely to evoke the emotional approach of the reader. So, i would say it pathos
    • Japjot Singh
      Japjot Singh on 09 Mar 11
       
      The website uses various links at the bottom of the first page, so that viewer can get a better understand of the website. It also provides the company's contact details at the top right and bottom of the page, making it really easy for someone who wants to quickly look at some important data and then contact the company for more detailed information.
    • Japjot Singh
      Japjot Singh on 09 Mar 11
       
      The main page has a very strong impression on the viewer as it provides a very detailed information about six main outlines on the top of the first page and can be really helpful.
    • J.Randolph Radney
      J.Randolph Radney on 09 Mar 11
       
      What do you mean by 'impression'?
    • Japjot Singh
      Japjot Singh on 10 Mar 11
       
      By " Impression", I mean to say that the website impresses the viewer by providing almost all the required information under six main outlines on the front page. These "Drop down" boxes give an impression of a good website.
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    • Japjot Singh
      Japjot Singh on 09 Mar 11
       
      Use of Quicklinks to target particular individuals for simplification of information.
  • Five things to know about JIBC
    • Japjot Singh
      Japjot Singh on 09 Mar 11
       
      Describes how jibc is changing itself to get more better(Enhancing law enforcement capacity, New JIBC website)  and providing extended services (like tution tax receipts)
    • Japjot Singh
      Japjot Singh on 09 Mar 11
       
      Uses various social networks to be accepted by wide variety of viewers.
  • Find Programs Find Courses
    • Japjot Singh
      Japjot Singh on 09 Mar 11
       
      A handy quick search for easy individual approach.
    • Japjot Singh
      Japjot Singh on 09 Mar 11
       
      Rhetorical Analysis on www.jibc.ca
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