The document discusses the role of social networks in 21st-century learning, emphasizing that learning is inherently social and that today's electronic networks are integral to real life. It advocates for the importance of connectedness and openness as key literacies for both educators and students, suggesting that 'digital natives' are still developing these skills. The authors encourage individuals to engage, ask questions, and shape their reputations in the digital realm.

1. Learning in the 21 st Century Bonnie Stewart Dave Cormier University of Prince Edward Island Open and Connected

2. We hear: young people are “digital natives” who can do things we'll never understand http://www.flickr.com/photos/ben_grey/4400600958

3. Sharing is Public http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanr/142455033/sizes/z/in/photostream/

4. People don't listen http://www.flickr.com/photos/striatic/2191408271/sizes/z/in/photostream/

5. http://www.flickr.com/photos/myklroventine/2537309848/sizes/z/in/photostream/ Information overload

6. Social networks are getting in the way of learning! http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaibara/2601999508/sizes/o/in/photostream/

7. But learning has always been about social networks

8. Past networks were local

10. Now they are global

12. Instead of becoming a separate cyberspace, our electronic networks are becoming deeply embedded in real life. Clay Shirky, Here Comes Everybody, p.196.

13. We have the chance to shape the knowledge space that is emerging. http://www.flickr.com/photos/42311564@N00/2420950129

14. We think: 1. Social networks work. 2. Positive network role models are critical for teachers and students.

15. Social Networking is literacies, not technologies You probably already have most of these literacies. The “digital natives” are still learning them. http://www.flickr.com/photos/44523343@N00/474411578/

16. Key literacies? Connectedness & Openness It's that simple. And that complicated.

17. Learning is connected Erica Marshall of muddyboots.org

18. Knowledge is Connection http://www.flickr.com/photos/38117207@N03/4369646782/sizes/o/in/photostream/

19. BE open http://www.flickr.com/photos/neosnaps/2596044654/sizes/o/in/photostream/

20. Openness as practice

23. Orient

24. Declare yourself http://www.flickr.com/photos/isadocafe/40782907/in/photostream/

25. Vision: who do you want to connect with? Engage: ask questions, tell stories, be interested Build: the digital is reputational – shape your own message & impact Connect http://www.flickr.com/photos/striatic/271101168/

26. Openness is emergent - Connectedness is cultivated http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/2615841812_28736ec3d9_b.jpg

27. Be open Connect Lead

28. Dave Cormier, @davecormier Bonnie Stewart, @bonstewart Images maintain copyright as originally indicated by the creator, all content created by the above is creative commons, attribution.