An introduction to cloudworks: a social networking site for sharing & discussing learning and teaching

2. What is it?
Cloudworks is a social networking site for
finding, sharing and discussing learning and
teaching ideas and designs.
Finding
Sharing
Discussing
Learning and
Teaching

3. Core Concepts
There are two key concepts associated with
Cloudworks - the notion of 'Clouds' and
'Cloudscapes‘.
'Clouds' 'Cloudscapes'

4. Clouds
A Cloud can be anything to do with learning
and teaching. Each Cloud is 'social'
A Cloud could be:
•short description of a learning/teaching idea, Learning and
•information about resources Teaching
•tools for learning and teaching,
•detailed learning designs
•case studies of practice or a question as a
starting point for a discussion.

5. Cloudscapes
Clouds can be aggregated into 'Cloudscapes'
associated with a particular event, purpose or
interest.
Simulate
Debate Conference
Aggregating
Cloudscape
Present or
Workshops tools
referenced

6. E-Teachuk Blogspot
http://muppetmasteruk.wordpress.com/
Basics of Moodle
http://e-teachuk.com/
Twitter @muppetmasteruk
Mark Rollins (E-Leader) @muppetmasteruk