Developing pathways to connectedness essentially commences with family and friends, but over time new connections outside of these circles begin to form ever increasing and interlinking circles. These informal and formal networks have the potential to help you unlock new doors to new opportunities. Social media can without doubt provide excellent communication channels and a space to develop your network of connections. Nonetheless as your online presence expands it leaves behind both digital footprints and digital shadows; and this needs to be given due consideration. This keynote will look at the value of developing a professional online presence and why as future graduates you need to take ownership of this.
http://www.yorksj.ac.uk/ltd/ltd/student-engagement/undergraduate-research-confere.aspx
Digital Habitats Activity Orientation Spidergram Activity CgNancy Wright White
These slides are a resource for an activity I use in workshops to explore what activities a group focuses on and how our tools and methods might support those activities.
This isn't what I thought it was: community in the network ageNancy Wright White
A narrated version can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB82kbj-NXw This was a short remote presentation that was part of a panel at the CACUSS 12.0: Engaging Digital Citizens conference <http: /> in Vancouver BC, Canada.
Slides for an online webinar I did for The Nature Conservancy November 8, 2012. The recording can be found here: https://nethope.webex.com/nethope/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=MC&rID=65879162&rKey=982ec5cb40447d17
Digital Habitats Activity Orientation Spidergram Activity CgNancy Wright White
These slides are a resource for an activity I use in workshops to explore what activities a group focuses on and how our tools and methods might support those activities.
This isn't what I thought it was: community in the network ageNancy Wright White
A narrated version can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB82kbj-NXw This was a short remote presentation that was part of a panel at the CACUSS 12.0: Engaging Digital Citizens conference <http: /> in Vancouver BC, Canada.
Slides for an online webinar I did for The Nature Conservancy November 8, 2012. The recording can be found here: https://nethope.webex.com/nethope/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=MC&rID=65879162&rKey=982ec5cb40447d17
Digital Habitats Community Orientation Spidergram ActivityNancy Wright White
Some images you can use to do the Community Orientations spidergram activity from the book, "Digital Habitats: stewarding technology for communities" (forthcoming, 2009, Wenger, White and Smith).
Digital Habitats : stewarding technology for communities - South Africa, May ...Nancy Wright White
The general set of slides I'm using in my Technology Stewardship workshops in S. Africa, May 2010 (CSIR/Pretoria, University of Cape Town and IST in Durban)
This presentation was created to support a workshop I gave at *Learning in the New Decade*, a Pro-D event sponsored by School District 71, Comox Valley, British Columbia on February 8, 2010.
See more resources related to this presentation at: http://couros.wikispaces.com/sd71 .
conVerge 11: Connecting for Learning: Left and right, up and down (annotated)Nancy Wright White
My annotated slides from ConVerge11 in Melbourne, Australia, November 24th 2011. I'll put a pdf with annotations on my website, http://www.fullcirc.com
Communities, Networks and Engagement: Finding a Place for ActionNancy Wright White
Slides from a web gathering on October 11, 2011 with the Leadership Learning Network http://leadershiplearning.org/ and http://leadershiplearning.org/page/nonprofit-leadership-webinar-series
"Process, Technologies, and Impact of the 2007 Horizon Report" presented at CNI Spring 2007 Task Force Meeting (Phoenix) See <a>sesion materials</a>
Looking in from the outside: Developing your own windows of opportunities usi...Sue Beckingham
As educational developers and trainers the focus of our work is on supporting others to learn and develop new skills. We do this in a variety of different ways from face to face to blended and distance learning. Increasingly technology is providing innovative ways to enhance teaching and learning and to engage learners. This may include the use of video, audio and images as well as Web 2.0 tools and social media. The potential to socially share this knowledge and to use technology to mediate this process is an important aspect of our own professional development. Shining a spotlight on how we can use social media to do this, I will share some of the key tools I have used and the impact they have had.
Learning with the crowd? New structures, new practices for knowledge, learning, and education
Slides for talk at Oxford Internet Institute, Bellwether lecture series: for talk, see: http://webcast.oii.ox.ac.uk.
Learning has left the classroom. It is being re-constituted across distance, discipline, workplace, and media as the social and technical interconnectivity of the Internet challenges existing structures for learning and education. The new ‘e-learning’ is more than a learning management system – it is a transformation in how, where, and with whom we learn that supports formal, informal and non-formal learning, life-long learning, just-in-time learning, and in ‘as much time as I have’ learning. But to do so, e-learning depends on the power of crowds and the support of communities engaged in the participatory practices of the Internet. We are networked in our learning, but also in our joint construction of knowledge and its legitimation, and in the social and technical practices that support knowledge co-construction, learning and education. This talk explores the emerging trends and forces that are radically reshaping learning and knowledge practices. The talk further explores the changing landscape of learning and knowledge practices with attention to motivations for contributing and valuing knowledge in crowds and communities, and the implications for future knowledge practices.
Confounding redundancy: LMS, Social Networks & E-portfolio Systems - Moodlemo...Terry Anderson
This is the presentation that Jon Dron and I did in Vancouver for the Canadian Moodlemoot. We looked at the redundancy between three big institutional e-learning apps- LMS, e-portfolio and social networks and tried to overview issues of integrating these- or not.
Keynote presentation. In-house awareness session on social networking, with focus on LinkedIn and Slideshare. Introduction to new tools for networking, collaborating, knowledge creation and (internal/external) communication. Fifteen slides and two videos. March 2010.
(org. title 'Social networking-LinkedIn-Slideshare')
Digital Habitats Community Orientation Spidergram ActivityNancy Wright White
Some images you can use to do the Community Orientations spidergram activity from the book, "Digital Habitats: stewarding technology for communities" (forthcoming, 2009, Wenger, White and Smith).
Digital Habitats : stewarding technology for communities - South Africa, May ...Nancy Wright White
The general set of slides I'm using in my Technology Stewardship workshops in S. Africa, May 2010 (CSIR/Pretoria, University of Cape Town and IST in Durban)
This presentation was created to support a workshop I gave at *Learning in the New Decade*, a Pro-D event sponsored by School District 71, Comox Valley, British Columbia on February 8, 2010.
See more resources related to this presentation at: http://couros.wikispaces.com/sd71 .
conVerge 11: Connecting for Learning: Left and right, up and down (annotated)Nancy Wright White
My annotated slides from ConVerge11 in Melbourne, Australia, November 24th 2011. I'll put a pdf with annotations on my website, http://www.fullcirc.com
Communities, Networks and Engagement: Finding a Place for ActionNancy Wright White
Slides from a web gathering on October 11, 2011 with the Leadership Learning Network http://leadershiplearning.org/ and http://leadershiplearning.org/page/nonprofit-leadership-webinar-series
"Process, Technologies, and Impact of the 2007 Horizon Report" presented at CNI Spring 2007 Task Force Meeting (Phoenix) See <a>sesion materials</a>
Looking in from the outside: Developing your own windows of opportunities usi...Sue Beckingham
As educational developers and trainers the focus of our work is on supporting others to learn and develop new skills. We do this in a variety of different ways from face to face to blended and distance learning. Increasingly technology is providing innovative ways to enhance teaching and learning and to engage learners. This may include the use of video, audio and images as well as Web 2.0 tools and social media. The potential to socially share this knowledge and to use technology to mediate this process is an important aspect of our own professional development. Shining a spotlight on how we can use social media to do this, I will share some of the key tools I have used and the impact they have had.
Learning with the crowd? New structures, new practices for knowledge, learning, and education
Slides for talk at Oxford Internet Institute, Bellwether lecture series: for talk, see: http://webcast.oii.ox.ac.uk.
Learning has left the classroom. It is being re-constituted across distance, discipline, workplace, and media as the social and technical interconnectivity of the Internet challenges existing structures for learning and education. The new ‘e-learning’ is more than a learning management system – it is a transformation in how, where, and with whom we learn that supports formal, informal and non-formal learning, life-long learning, just-in-time learning, and in ‘as much time as I have’ learning. But to do so, e-learning depends on the power of crowds and the support of communities engaged in the participatory practices of the Internet. We are networked in our learning, but also in our joint construction of knowledge and its legitimation, and in the social and technical practices that support knowledge co-construction, learning and education. This talk explores the emerging trends and forces that are radically reshaping learning and knowledge practices. The talk further explores the changing landscape of learning and knowledge practices with attention to motivations for contributing and valuing knowledge in crowds and communities, and the implications for future knowledge practices.
Confounding redundancy: LMS, Social Networks & E-portfolio Systems - Moodlemo...Terry Anderson
This is the presentation that Jon Dron and I did in Vancouver for the Canadian Moodlemoot. We looked at the redundancy between three big institutional e-learning apps- LMS, e-portfolio and social networks and tried to overview issues of integrating these- or not.
Keynote presentation. In-house awareness session on social networking, with focus on LinkedIn and Slideshare. Introduction to new tools for networking, collaborating, knowledge creation and (internal/external) communication. Fifteen slides and two videos. March 2010.
(org. title 'Social networking-LinkedIn-Slideshare')
Taking Ownership – How to Create a Culture of Accountability in the WorkplaceXenium HR
Want to see your organization reach its full potential? It starts with accountability. Everyone—from manager to intern—has to take ownership of their work. So how do you make it happen? In this webinar we break down the best ways to instill accountability in managers and employees, tactics for reinforcing an accountable company culture, and strategies for building effective, accountable teams.
Ownership Accountability Training for mid level staffNeetu Maltiar
A wonderful presentation on motivating mid - level staff for training on being Accountable & taking Ownership of their job, work place and improve your life by being excellent.
Workplace Accountability: How Effective Managers Create a Culture of OwnershipThe Business LockerRoom
Every company would love for its employees to demonstrate accountability; to take ownership of their work. However, despite their best efforts, few companies understand what it takes to create and sustain a culture of accountability. This presentation will presents the basic components of a methodology for creating workplace accountability.
Using social media to develop a professional online presenceSue Beckingham
Invited Speaker at University of East Anglia
The exponential growth of social media and ubiquitous use of mobile technology has changed the way we communicate both socially and for many also professionally. It is important to consider the implications and the impact of the digital footprint our online interactions leave behind. This workshop will help you to reflect on what your online presence looks like when viewed by others, consider who your audiences are and how you can develop your digital profile in a positive way.
This presentation was given by Steve Dale at a recent APM Knowledge SIG event. Further details can be found here http://www.apm.org.uk/news/what-knowledge-management-different-levels-project-environment
Academics' online presence: Assessing and shaping your online visibility_26oc...SarahG_SS
In our digital world, if you use the web, you have an online presence. And academics are no exception. Universities have webpages profiling their staff. Academic networks, like LinkedIn, Academia.edu and more, are used by researchers around the globe to keep in contact with colleagues and collaborators. And social media are everywhere you turn.
As an academic, you want your research outputs to be found and read. Making a difference and having an influence is almost a job requirement. Nowadays, the expectation is that you can be found online. So, what can you do to be aware of how you appear online? And, what can you do to increase your visibility? This presentation was part of a session for academics wanting to find out how they can review their existing digital footprints and shadows, make decisions about what kind of online presence they would like and plan how they can achieve it.
Several different possible ways of increasing their visibility as well as the visibility of their research and their outputs are discussed.
Social Media @ Jubilee Graduate Centre. Series of sessions on the use of social media in academic practice. Delivered to PhD students and Early Career Researchers (ECRs). Session Three: Collaboration and Networking. 17 February 2008. Co-authored with LeRoy Hill.
Digital Footprints to Career Pathways - Building a Strong Professional Online...Sue Beckingham
This presentation will look at the importance of supporting students to develop a professional online presence and the value of scaffolding the articulation of skills through active learning activities, applied learning and e-portfolios. The implications of an unprofessional or invisible digital footprint on career prospects will also be discussed.
Scaffolding the Effective use of EdTech for Group Assessments.pptxSue Beckingham
Invited speaker for the inaugural TIRIgogy CPD series at the University of Bolton.
Led by Nuran Nahar the Teaching Intensive Research Informed Pedagogy Series for Professional Development can be found here https://sites.google.com/view/tirigogy/events
Using social media safely and appropriately in higher education - A reflectio...Sue Beckingham
In 2013 we developed guidance for using social media for learning which was student facing and that staff could also access to guide their advice to students. The development of the guidance was prompted by an increasing number of requests from academic staff who were concerned about student online behaviours in social media spaces. Most of these requests for help were from staff on professional courses with staff concerns primarily about potentially unprofessional online behaviours. We focused on student guidance for personal responsibility and online safety, followed by broad-brush guidance in how to use social media in learning and teaching. We then developed guidance in three further areas: Using social media for learning; Managing your digital footprint; How to use social media responsibly; and Using social media to enhance your employability. We have updated this guidance a few times in the last 10 years and now in 2023 we have redeveloped the guidance again, giving a thorough overhaul and fresh update. In our presentation we will share our new guidance and discuss what is new and what has stayed the same over the past 10 years.
From monologue to dialogue - Scaffolding multi-perspective and co-constructed...Sue Beckingham
Poster & Pitch Presentation at the AHE Conference #assessmentconf23
Abstract
As educators we want to encourage our students to react to and enact upon feedback given. However for students to benefit from feedback they need to understand the components of feedback literacy (Carless and
Boud, 2018), the value of feedforward (Sambell et al, 2012) and how to connect the dots between different
types of feedback.
Supplementing one-way monologic feedback with interactive and dialogic feedback, provides students with opportunities to make sense of it. Furthermore it provides tutors with feedback on how students negotiate the
meaning of not just the feedback but also the assessment guidance and marking criteria (Bloxham and West, 2007). Being able to ask questions and engage in conversations about their feedback, enable students to take ownership of their own development whilst feeling supported. However we know that students are not always
proactive receivers of feedback (Winstone et al, 2017). Whilst the role of the tutor in this process is important, there’s a place for others to contribute. Yang and Carless’s (2013:287) feedback triangle makes a valuable
connection between the content of feedback, the social end interpersonal negotiation of feedback, and the organisation and management of feedback. Yet unless the student is guided and supported to understand how to recognise the many different ways feedback can be given and develop trust in those giving feedback, they may find it hard to engage with any feedback and the value of ongoing social learning relationships. As McArthur and Huxham (2013) argue, the use of dialogic feedback should be introduced from the start and
become an ongoing practice the students develop confidence in.
The aim of my poster will be to visualise the interconnected components that can impact on the effective use of feedback. Based on an evaluation of practice, a case study of a second-year elective module will be used to demonstrate how scaffolding a variety of feedback mechanisms can help build feedback literacy, provide
clarity of what is expected from students and identify pinch points. During the module ongoing formative feedback is given to students not only by their Tutor, but also their peers and the Clients students work with on an applied project. This includes verbal and written dialogic formative feedback and the integration of peer led
social media and collaborative technologies for interactive and reflective feedback. The outcomes of the students’ final piece of summative assessment are greatly enhanced.
Students' use of social media for academic studies - The connecting bridge be...Sue Beckingham
Engaging in groupwork can have many benefits, but in practice can become fraught with challenges. Students participating in groupwork projects and activities are more likely to succeed if they can meet regularly, feel they are included and belong, and know how they can contribute. The diverse student body include those that commute to university, juggle work and have caring responsibilities. They may have a learning contract or as international students are listening, learning, and speaking in a second language. All of these can impact on the logistics and success of in-person meetings. My research will share from the student’s perspective how social media and digital technology can support group cohesion, trust, and productivity. Insights from final year students will provide feedback on their experience of how technology has helped them develop effective groupwork skills; and from recent graduates how they now apply these skills in the workplace.
How should our higher education institutions respond to innovations in new AI...Sue Beckingham
Title:
How should our higher education institutions respond to innovations in new AI-based language processing software (like Chat GPT)?
Summary
Education Development staff and units are already receiving enquiries from academics who are concerned about new AI-based language processing software (like Chat GPT) and more recent innovations from Microsoft and Google, using current internet search data. This session will summarise main issues and the most likely developments in this software before suggesting major steps which every institution could/should take to ensure that we take advantage of its considerable educational potential.
Outline
A leading expert on artificial intelligence (AI) and its application to learning, Donald Clark, suggests that the date of ChatGPT’s official release:
“...will go down in history as the day a new wave of innovation around AI was given birth. This will change everything in learning.” (1)
In its own words:
“ChatGPT can understand, generate and respond to human language. It is a sophisticated technology that can help in various applications like chatbot and other language generation tasks.” (2)
ChatGPT became the fastest-growing software application of all time, immediately generating media headlines such as: “Goodbye homework” (The Telegraph) and “AI bot ChatGPT stuns academics with essay-writing skills” (The Guardian)
Academics are running pilots/trials (3) and have already demonstrated that ChatGPT can:
• Write assignments and reports (which can be adapted to communicate to different levels of audience) and achieve pass grades at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. (4)
• Grade assignments against assessment criteria and produce an appropriate feedback report. (5)
• Write module specifications. (5)
• Produce lesson plans for specified topics. (5)
• Be a useful study aid (6)
• Construct several different drafts on a given topic. (6)
• Produce outlines for essays or reports. (6)
• Write working computer code. (7)
• Produce illustrations from a written description. (8)
ChatGPT’s success and new products (such as Bing from Microsoft and the Bard from Google) raises fundamental questions about its use by students. Will they use it to enhance learning (as ‘study buddy’ or ‘writer’s assistant’) or as a sophisticated plagiarism tool (which cannot yet be reliably detected by tools like Turnitin)?
This session will summarise main issues and the most likely developments in this software (9, 10) before suggesting major steps which every institution could/should take to ensure that we take advantage of its considerable educational affordances and potential “PedAIgogical” impact (11).
References
1. Clark, D. (26/2/23) OpenAI releases massive wave of innovation. At http://donaldclarkplanb.blogspot.com/2023/02/openai-releases-massive-wave-of.html
2. Extract from ChatGPT’s response to the prompt – ‘What is ChatGPT?’
3. Smith, D. (2022) How
Exploring modality in the context of blended and hybrid education.pptxSue Beckingham
In this session Simon and Sue will present their individual but inter-related work examining modes of learning and mixed-modal education. With reference to Modes of Learning in Higher Education (Beckingham, 2021) and the Subject, Pedagogy and Modality (SPaM) Framework (Thomson, 2022), the session will introduce participants to proposed definitions for learning modes as well as a framework to support the development of mixed-modal curriculum. Drawing upon their own experiences, the presenters will provide examples of where mixed-modal design can be most effective and how such a process can support a future hybrid curriculum underpinned by “sound pedagogical reasons” (Office for Students, 2022) as we move towards an education experience that will ultimately become more blended by default.
Mattering, meaning making and motivation - Building trust and respect through...Sue Beckingham
Making connections, interacting, and learning to collaborate with peers are vital components of the student experience. This may start in person but there are now many more ways that extend both informal and formal learning through the development of multimodal social learning communities. Students are empowered to co-create their own virtual learning places using social media providing valued space to develop a more personalised and inclusive learning relationship; and the choice to interact when and where they choose. Scaffolded by tutors, this can provide support to develop interpersonal communication and cooperation.
This presentation will share suggestions on how social media can support mattering where students build trust and feel significant; steps to ensure they understand what is expected of them in these spaces; and shared experiences where students have learned to work cooperatively, motivating them to achieve the goals they have planned.
A practical approach to amplifying scholarly practice through digital technol...Sue Beckingham
This presentation focuses on approaches individuals can employ to share their teaching excellence in a way that celebrates their contribution, assures recognition, and secures metrics that offer an indication of the works reach, value and impact.
Taking into consideration the broad spectrum of work that can be defined as ‘scholarly practice’ e.g., research informed teaching, pedagogy in and beyond the classroom, and the scholarship of learning and teaching, our presentation illuminates several approaches and demonstrates how they can be used to share these important outputs more widely.
Considering both the benefits and challenges, approaches to the effective dissemination of scholarship will include the innovative use of digital technology, highlight the ‘best’ social media platforms, and draw delegates attention to the award-winning National Teaching Repository.
Sharing real-life examples of scholarly outputs in multiple multi-media based formats (e.g., teaching resources, infographics and audio) we will demonstrate, step-by-step, the dissemination journey that delegates can adopt themselves. In addition to mapping the practical steps, the presentation will highlight how and why sharing one’s scholarship is beneficial, but also why it is important to find and try new ways of sharing.
The updated non-technical introduction to ChatGPT SEDA March 2023.pptxSue Beckingham
This webinar provides a brief history of ChatGPT and very recent developments in MS Bing and Edge and the launch of Google's Bard. Examples of how ChatGPT can be used and what implications and issues are foreseen are discussed.
A non-technical introduction to ChatGPT - SEDA.pptxSue Beckingham
This presentation provides a brief history and context to ChatGPT, gives examples of what ChatGPT can do, considers the implications and issues and the next steps to consider.
Using social media safely and appropriately in higher education.pptxSue Beckingham
The almost ubiquitous use of mobile technology and easy access to social media apps, and more recently video conferencing software such as Zoom, provide multiple ways for individuals to interact. These technologies have been adopted by both educators and students and provide many useful ways to communicate and collaborate within and beyond the classroom. The acceleration of digital communication tools and widespread use of digital technology in our daily lives present tensions as the collection of personal data increasingly gives rise to privacy concerns. Furthermore, inappropriate online communications have resulted in serious situations and significant repercussions for those involved. It is therefore timely to revisit the guidance on appropriate online behaviour in the use of social media, and how we use technology safely, along with being clear about the potential implications if this advice is not heeded. In our session we will share the open access resources we have developed at Sheffield Hallam University with suggestions on how these could be used with students. These include: How to use social media responsibly, Managing your digital footprint, Using social media for learning, and Using social media to enhance your employability.
Using social media to create your own professional development and PLN.pptxSue Beckingham
This presentation consider sthe importance as an educator of developing a personal learning network (PLN) and the ways social media can contribute to your own professional development. Drawing upon the weekly Learning and Teaching in HE twitter chat (known as #LTHEchat) as an exemplar, I share what members of this community have valued as participants and for some being volunteer members of the LTHEchat organising team.
Getting to know your students through storytelling.pptxSue Beckingham
Starting university can be a daunting experience. As educators we want all our students to have a sense of belonging, to feel valued and respected. Spending time at the beginning of the academic year to get to know your students, for them to get to know each other, and for them to get to know you is a valuable way to put them at ease.
Cultivating an inclusive learning community develops confidence and students are more likely to engage. My presentation will share some of the activities my first-year students experience and how this contributes to student engagement.
Recommendations from the ground - Student led use of social media to foster i...Sue Beckingham
Prior research has highlighted that whilst engaging in groupwork can have many benefits, in practice it can also present a range of challenges. We know that our diverse student body includes those that commute to university, juggle work and have caring responsibilities; they may have a learning contract; or as international students are listening, learning, and speaking in a second language. All of these can impact on the logistics and success of in-person group meetings, a crucial component of groupwork. This poster outlines the outcomes of a qualitative study with recent graduates and final year students and their personal recommendations to make groupwork more inclusive, supportive and valued. The research will share from the student’s perspective how social media and digital technology can support group cohesion, trust, and productivity; along with suggestions that could help all students better prepare for a multimodal approach to groupwork.
The complex web of social interaction - Expanding virtual and spatial multili...Sue Beckingham
From an early age we learn how to communicate with others and develop an understanding of etiquette and what constitutes polite behaviour and good manners when interacting in person. The term ‘netiquette’ refers to internet etiquette. Welsh and Wright (2010) use the term netiquette as the rules of etiquette in digital communication and DeJong (2013:115) describe netiquette as "a term used for professional and polite practices online".
Students will use multiple ways to communicate with their friends and family in a social context; with peers and tutors throughout their learning and assessment experience; and with potential employers when seeking placements and graduate job opportunities. Communication may be in person or online, be formal or informal. Furthermore the modes of communication used will be multimodal integrating visual, audio, gestural and spatial patterns of meaning (Cope and Kalantzis, 2009). The New London Group (1996:63) coined the term multiliteracies to describe “the multiplicity of communications channels and media, and the increasing saliency of cultural and linguistic diversity”. There are expectations that students entering university will all have a command of these multiliteracies and the expected rules of netiquette. Moreover they may be judged and assessed on their interactions both in person and online. A significant question is where are they taught these skills and how do we know the students have developed them?
This poster considers a range of literacies required as networked individuals (Rainie and Wellman, 2012), and the need to provide students with guidance on professional social skills and multi literacy support. Drawing upon Miller’s (2015) multi literacies framework for university learning, suggestions for formative activities are given. These focus on six domains of literacy: institutional literacies, digital literacies, social and cultural literacies, critical literacies, language literacies, and academic literacies.
Learning as a Partnership - The Building Blocks of Multimodal Learning Commun...Sue Beckingham
Learning to learn is a lifetime endeavour. Anderson (2016) proposes that aspiration, self-awareness, curiosity, and vulnerability can help us to address new learning curves. Key to this is learning with and from others – learning as a partnership. My keynote will consider the different modes of learning students may experience in higher education and reflect on the importance and value of learning communities for each. I will share the PARTNERSHIP framework I am developing which proposes a collection of building blocks that when considered, can help to scaffold the development of learning communities.
Building a social learning community: Tips and tools for surviving a PhD and professional learning during a pandemic and beyond.
A summary of our fireside chat at #SocMedHE21
Sue Beckingham, Deb Baff, Suzanne Faulkner, Dawne Irving-Bell, Sarah Hallam and Rachelle O’Brien @suebecks @debbaff @SFaulknerPandO @belld17 @Sarah_Hallam @rachelleeobrien
Undertaking independent professional learning or further study such as a PhD or EdD can be an isolating experience. You may be juggling full-time work and studying part-time; have caring responsibilities; studying in person or as a distance learner. Irrespective of study mode, the experience of being a PhD or EdD student is very different to a taught undergraduate or postgraduate degree where a cohort of students study together and follow the same curriculum for the main part of their degree. The PhD experience whilst an individual learning experience, can still open up opportunities for serendipitous conversations. These may occur on campus in the corridor, seminars, guest lectures, in the workplace, during social activities or through attending conferences. However, during the pandemic opportunities for such interactions were curtailed and all contact was shifted online through remote learning. The session will be facilitated through a ‘fireside chat’ where we will share the spaces (tools), places (groups), and resources that have helped us through the pandemic; considering those we will take forward to support our continued journey, those that we will try to incorporate, and those that we are glad to leave behind. This session will provide input to a co-created toolkit which will be shared openly for use and adaptation by others. The toolkit could also be used by individuals undertaking other types of professional development. This might include scholarship, research or study, for example an Academic Professional Higher Degree Apprenticeships, Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice or applying for a Senior/Principal Fellowship, SEDA Fellowship, CMALT (Certified Membership of ALT) or other professional recognition scheme.
Recognising the value of interdependence through cooperative active learningSue Beckingham
Presentation at the Practical Pedagogy Conference.
The events of the past 18 months have meant that many educators have had to adapt the way they teach and to undertake this online. For those who had already embraced active flexible learning, the transition online to some extent was made easier. In my session I will share my teaching approaches pre pandemic, during, and my plans for the coming academic year. This will demonstrate how active cooperative learning is an essential component of the student experience and one that complements both individual and competitive learning approaches.
Drawing upon Social Interdependence Theory (Brufee 1993, Johnson and Johnson 2010) I will highlight the conditions that are essential for effective cooperation and how this can help to develop students to become confident lifelong learners who are able to work both independently and collaboratively. I will also introduce the Learning Activity Smörgåsbord and the accompanying resources I am currently developing and seek feedback and further suggestions. This will then be shared with a Creative Commons licence and added to the National Teaching Repository.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher presents at the OECD webinar ‘Digital devices in schools: detrimental distraction or secret to success?’ on 27 May 2024. The presentation was based on findings from PISA 2022 results and the webinar helped launch the PISA in Focus ‘Managing screen time: How to protect and equip students against distraction’ https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/managing-screen-time_7c225af4-en and the OECD Education Policy Perspective ‘Students, digital devices and success’ can be found here - https://oe.cd/il/5yV
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
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In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
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Digital Connectedness: Taking Ownership of Your Professional Online Presence
1. Digital Connectedness: Taking Ownership of Your
Professional Online Presence
Sue Beckingham
Thinking Out Loud 2012, Undergraduate Research Conference
York St John University
2. A social network is a social structure made up of a set of
actors (such as individuals or organizations) and
the dyadic ties (interaction) between these actors.
3. Why networks matter
“Power does not reside in
institutions, not even the state or
large corporations.
It is located in the networks that structure society . . .”
Manuel Castells
8. Network benefits
Access to information,
knowledge and experience.
The goal in a network is to make all the
experience, skills and knowledge – tacit or
explicit – available to anyone at the point
of need
Anklam 2007
9. Sir Ken Robinson (2010) RSA Animate - Changing Education Paradigms
10. Think for a moment about
• your connections
• what you share with others
• and why....
Hold those thoughts
11. Communication Spectrum
• Collaborating • Replying
• Moderating • Posting and Blogging
• Negotiating • Networking
• Debating • Contributing
• Commenting • Chatting
• Net meeting, Skyping, • E-mailing
Video Conferencing • Twittering/microblogging
• Reviewing • Instant Messaging
• Questioning • Texting
Churches, A. (2009) Blooms Revised Digital Taxonomy
http://edorigami.wikispaces.com/Bloom%27s+Digital+Taxonomy
12. Solis and Thomas (2009)
http://www.theconversationprism.com
Your personal choice of tools
13. Your personal level of involvement
• Creators
• Conversationalists
• Critics
• Collectors
• Joiners
• Spectators
• Inactives
14. Online connectedness
• Enables and provides support for learning
• Can increase the effectiveness of learning
• Can increase access to learning.
• Allows people to connect with each other in
spite of geographical distances
• Provides a forum and permission to participate
• Complements face to face communication
Adapted from George Siemens
http://www.elearnspace.org
16. We live in a world of mobile, social
and always-on media
17. More than ever before, humans need to teach
and learn from each other about human-centric
ways to use new tools.
One important step that people can take is to
become more adept at five essential literacies:
1. Attention
2. Crap detection
3. Participation
4. Collaboration
5. Network know-how.
Howard Rheingold, 2012
Net Smart: How to Thrive Online
18.
19. Clay Shirky argues that
“It is not information overload,
it is filter failure”
20. << Smarter collaborative filtering
Information need
Critical evaluation
Selection
Useful information
24. Future Work Skills 2020
Virtual collaboration - Ability to
work productively, drive
engagement and demonstrate
presence as a member of a virtual
team.
New-media literacy - Ability to
critically assess and develop
content that uses new media
forms, and to leverage these
media for persuasive
communications.
26. Learner 2.0
• Operate within decentralised
and deliberately formed
networks of tools, resources
and people
• Established through
contributions to blogs,
tweets/tweeting via Twitter;
sharing slides (Slideshare) etc
• Crowdsource ideas,
active/passive social search e.g.
for research or assessment
• Importantly it is both personal
Source: David Hopkins, 2009, University of Bournemouth and collaborative
http://www.dontwasteyourtime.co.uk @hopkinsdavid
28. Graduate Attributes
‘Our country will need
different kinds of student
experiences to enable its
graduates to contribute to the
world of the future’.
Prof. Paul Ramsden,
JISC Student Experiences of Technology:
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/whatwedo/campaigns/studentexperiences.aspx
29. However....
Unlike
footprints in
the sand your
digital
footprints are
permanent
30. How will your digital shadows from your past
impact on your future?
31.
32. The will to win, the
desire to succeed,
the urge to reach
your full potential...
these are the keys
that will unlock the
door to personal
excellence.
Confucius
33. Digital Connectedness: Taking Ownership of
Your Professional Online Presence
Developing pathways to connectedness essentially commences
with family and friends, but over time new connections outside
of these circles begin to form ever increasing and interlinking
circles. These informal and formal networks have the potential
to help you unlock new doors to new opportunities. Social
media can without doubt provide excellent communication
channels and a space to develop your network of
connections. Nonetheless as your online presence expands it
leaves behind both digital footprints and digital shadows; and
this needs to be given due consideration. This keynote will
look at the value of developing a professional online presence
and why as future graduates you need to take ownership of
this.
http://www.yorksj.ac.uk/ltd/ltd/student-engagement/undergraduate-research-confere.aspx