#DEANZ14 | Social networking and professional learningKaren Spencer
ABSTRACT
The trend towards collaborative social software and technology in education appears to be exponential. The notion of ‘Web 2.0’ seems almost traditional in the face of aggregation tools and multi-platform spaces, intertwined by a proliferation of social networking tools. With the roll-out of ultrafast broadband and the development of the N4L managed network in New Zealand, it is timely to consider the extent to which online social networks present both challenge and opportunity for educators’ professional learning.
This paper, derived from a thesis completed in partial fulfillment of a Masters in Education, explores the experiences of educators using the VLN Groups network (www.vln.school.nz) to determine how far this user generated mode of professional learning might extend professional practices in school. The study considered the ways and the extent to which the affordances of the VLN Groups social network site combine to affect educators' abilities to engage in effective professional learning.
This study suggests that the VLN Groups can provide a thriving participatory system that enables educators to engage in an informal kind of professional learning focused on immediate concerns and contexts in their own teaching and leadership situations. It also raises questions related to 'counts' as professional learning and how self-driven learning can be integrated into a cycle of active inquiry into practice. The study makes recommendations for teachers, schools and policy makers related to connecting and coordinating professional learning in ways that maximise opportunities in the digital age.
From Drab to Fab: Designing Dynamic Virtual Spaces Brenda Sherry
Presentation for technology-enabled teaching and learning educators about how to make online spaces more dynamic through social constructivist approaches.
#DEANZ14 | Social networking and professional learningKaren Spencer
ABSTRACT
The trend towards collaborative social software and technology in education appears to be exponential. The notion of ‘Web 2.0’ seems almost traditional in the face of aggregation tools and multi-platform spaces, intertwined by a proliferation of social networking tools. With the roll-out of ultrafast broadband and the development of the N4L managed network in New Zealand, it is timely to consider the extent to which online social networks present both challenge and opportunity for educators’ professional learning.
This paper, derived from a thesis completed in partial fulfillment of a Masters in Education, explores the experiences of educators using the VLN Groups network (www.vln.school.nz) to determine how far this user generated mode of professional learning might extend professional practices in school. The study considered the ways and the extent to which the affordances of the VLN Groups social network site combine to affect educators' abilities to engage in effective professional learning.
This study suggests that the VLN Groups can provide a thriving participatory system that enables educators to engage in an informal kind of professional learning focused on immediate concerns and contexts in their own teaching and leadership situations. It also raises questions related to 'counts' as professional learning and how self-driven learning can be integrated into a cycle of active inquiry into practice. The study makes recommendations for teachers, schools and policy makers related to connecting and coordinating professional learning in ways that maximise opportunities in the digital age.
From Drab to Fab: Designing Dynamic Virtual Spaces Brenda Sherry
Presentation for technology-enabled teaching and learning educators about how to make online spaces more dynamic through social constructivist approaches.
Deeper Learning through Global CollaborationHonor Moorman
Global Collaboration Projects can be an authentic and meaningful way to engage students in deeper learning. By working collaboratively with peers around the world, students are challenged to think critically and communicate effectively while drawing on multiple perspectives to solve complex problems and addressing real-world issues. Join us to participate in a simulation of a global collaboration project designed to help you experience and understand how they contribute to deeper learning.
Technology & Collaborative Learning: Scaffolding for Student SuccessJulia Parra
This presentation provides the research and resources for a process of scaffolding both student use of technology and development of student skills for collaborative group work thereby supporting student success. Specific areas of research include student satisfaction and learning effectiveness.
What do you think of when you hear the term, “Computational Thinking?” It’s more than just working with computers! Computational Thinking is a mindset and a way of approaching critical thinking that can be used to solve problems across every aspect of our lives. In this modern age, it is more and more important for all community members to develop these pivotal thinking skills – that’s where libraries come in!
Leading and Learning by Example in the Blended Learning SchoolTamritz
Sarah Blattner, Founder and Executive Director of TAMRITZ, shares how to begin shifting to a culture of modern learning within in your school -- develop web literacy skills; tinker; transform learning spaces; invert the learning paradigm towards active creators; blog; develop your professional learning network; get savvy about online safety, online research, creative commons and copyright. Model connected learning habits; generously share; reach out to your parent community and more.
Invited Workshop for the Blended Learning Conference
#blend14
Title: Supporting Blended Learners' Engagement: Curriculum and Community Involvement Using Social Media & Experiential Learning
July 8, 2014
Denver, CO, USA
Building and maintaining your digital research profiletbirdcymru
Workshop shared with colleagues at School of Education Summer School, 27 June 2015. A digital research profile is what a researcher wants to share about herself and her work online, including some work which may be created online, and research which may be conducted online.
The slides from the first workshop of the Student Ambassadors for Digital Literacy project 2014/15. The workshop covered introductions to the team and Ambassadors and explored how students searched for information
Deeper Learning through Global CollaborationHonor Moorman
Global Collaboration Projects can be an authentic and meaningful way to engage students in deeper learning. By working collaboratively with peers around the world, students are challenged to think critically and communicate effectively while drawing on multiple perspectives to solve complex problems and addressing real-world issues. Join us to participate in a simulation of a global collaboration project designed to help you experience and understand how they contribute to deeper learning.
Technology & Collaborative Learning: Scaffolding for Student SuccessJulia Parra
This presentation provides the research and resources for a process of scaffolding both student use of technology and development of student skills for collaborative group work thereby supporting student success. Specific areas of research include student satisfaction and learning effectiveness.
What do you think of when you hear the term, “Computational Thinking?” It’s more than just working with computers! Computational Thinking is a mindset and a way of approaching critical thinking that can be used to solve problems across every aspect of our lives. In this modern age, it is more and more important for all community members to develop these pivotal thinking skills – that’s where libraries come in!
Leading and Learning by Example in the Blended Learning SchoolTamritz
Sarah Blattner, Founder and Executive Director of TAMRITZ, shares how to begin shifting to a culture of modern learning within in your school -- develop web literacy skills; tinker; transform learning spaces; invert the learning paradigm towards active creators; blog; develop your professional learning network; get savvy about online safety, online research, creative commons and copyright. Model connected learning habits; generously share; reach out to your parent community and more.
Invited Workshop for the Blended Learning Conference
#blend14
Title: Supporting Blended Learners' Engagement: Curriculum and Community Involvement Using Social Media & Experiential Learning
July 8, 2014
Denver, CO, USA
Building and maintaining your digital research profiletbirdcymru
Workshop shared with colleagues at School of Education Summer School, 27 June 2015. A digital research profile is what a researcher wants to share about herself and her work online, including some work which may be created online, and research which may be conducted online.
The slides from the first workshop of the Student Ambassadors for Digital Literacy project 2014/15. The workshop covered introductions to the team and Ambassadors and explored how students searched for information
My Personal Learning Network: PresentationElaine Hall
This presentation outlines the process of developing my own personal learning network (PLN). Includes mission statement, goals, scope, objectives, resources, management strategies and successes. This was pulled together as a class project but way overdue for its application to professional development, lifelong learning, and scholastic endeavors. While complex in its current status, though, the PLN is constantly transformative - it will grow, it will change, and it will evolve just as the people, situations, and understandings within my life will also change. That's the beauty of an active personal learning network!
BLISS - Better Linking Is Super Simple. The power point presentation for EAHIL 2012 on networking for librarians. Information to help make the most out of the conference.
Interaction: What Every Digital-Age Classroom Needs!Staci Trekles
The most important key to good e-learning is not a particular tool or technology - it’s interaction! Learn how to take advantage of today’s digital trends toward 1:1, flipped classrooms, and personalized learning environments with practical tips, examples, and strategies that any teacher can use to reach all students.
Effective Follow Up for Your doTERRA BusinessMitch Weight
Mitch Weight shares insights on how to follow up effectively in your doTERRA business. This presentation isn't just for network marketing, it's for any business.
As the proliferation of digital technologies and access to information continues to invite different ways of thinking, learning today is influenced by the ever-evolving, interconnected complex systems. While these systems have the potential to expand the ecologies of teaching and learning, many students and teachers have yet to tap into their richness. This session explores how connectivism and networked learning might be used to enhance the teaching and learning of first-year writing. I seek to demonstrate how personal technology, Open Educational Resources, and cloud-based computing could be integrated into the curriculum to cultivate interactive, self-directed learning. I will also consider the teacher’s role in facilitating the networked learning process, helping students to situate themselves within the complex relationships of technologies and discourse communities. I hope this creates an open forum to discuss the embedded rhetorics in technology, as well as to explore methodologies for research in the realm of connectivism.
Presentation on why librarians should attend the Masie Learning Conference. This presentation was presented on May 5, 2016 at the MLA/DLA Annual Conference 2016 during a panel presentation on why librarians should attend non-library conferences.
Masie Learning 2014- Learning Portfolios: Creating a Culture of LearningJennifer Hopwood
The description from the conference program:
With learning environments changing to incorporate personalization and micro modules, we faced the challenge of how to track and assess learners' experiences. To meet this need, we have implemented learning portfolios statewide. These portfolios allow staff to create their own learning plans that fit their professional development interests, Many libraries are also exploring the use of personal learning networks to connect learners and promote collaboration. We'll share the lessons we've learned about developing, implementing, and leveraging learning portfolios.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
MATATAG CURRICULUM: ASSESSING THE READINESS OF ELEM. PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS I...NelTorrente
In this research, it concludes that while the readiness of teachers in Caloocan City to implement the MATATAG Curriculum is generally positive, targeted efforts in professional development, resource distribution, support networks, and comprehensive preparation can address the existing gaps and ensure successful curriculum implementation.
Safalta Digital marketing institute in Noida, provide complete applications that encompass a huge range of virtual advertising and marketing additives, which includes search engine optimization, virtual communication advertising, pay-per-click on marketing, content material advertising, internet analytics, and greater. These university courses are designed for students who possess a comprehensive understanding of virtual marketing strategies and attributes.Safalta Digital Marketing Institute in Noida is a first choice for young individuals or students who are looking to start their careers in the field of digital advertising. The institute gives specialized courses designed and certification.
for beginners, providing thorough training in areas such as SEO, digital communication marketing, and PPC training in Noida. After finishing the program, students receive the certifications recognised by top different universitie, setting a strong foundation for a successful career in digital marketing.
Acetabularia Information For Class 9 .docxvaibhavrinwa19
Acetabularia acetabulum is a single-celled green alga that in its vegetative state is morphologically differentiated into a basal rhizoid and an axially elongated stalk, which bears whorls of branching hairs. The single diploid nucleus resides in the rhizoid.
Thinking of getting a dog? Be aware that breeds like Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, and German Shepherds can be loyal and dangerous. Proper training and socialization are crucial to preventing aggressive behaviors. Ensure safety by understanding their needs and always supervising interactions. Stay safe, and enjoy your furry friends!
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
Chapter 4 - Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia.pptx
UPDATED for 2016 - PLE & N for Librarians
1.
2. Personal Learning Environments
• Learners Take Control of their own
Learning
• Promotes Continuous Learning
• Collaborative and Interactive
• Collection of Resources
• Multiple Spaces and Contexts
• Formal and Informal Combined
3. Where do you get your information?
• Conferences
• Workshops
• Websites
• Videos
• Social
Networks
• Books
• Apps
6. Me
Resources
• Blogs
• Television
• Internet
• Books
Curation
• Google Drive
• OneDrive
• DropBox
• Diigo
Networks
• Colleagues
• Teachers
• Classmates
• Family
• Friends
Communication
• Phone
• Email
• Social Media
• Text
• Listservs
Locations
• Work
• Conferences
• Home
• Library
• School
7. "PLE - personal learning environment"
by GretchensFrage via Flickr
8. Personal Learning Networks
• Subset to a PLE
• Inter-personal Connections
• Shares Expertise
• Collaborative
• Social
9. 3 Types of PLN Connections
Face to Face
Video
Conferencing
Instant
Messages
Synchronous
Email
RSS Feeds
Curated Links
Recordings
Asynchronous
Collaborative
Documents
Discussion
Boards
Social Media
Semi-
synchronous
10. The 4 Cs to PLNs
Contribute
Communicate
Connect
Curate
11. What Should You Follow?
Conference Tweets Blog Posts & Comments
Group Discussions
13. Netiquette Tips
• The person on the other side is still human, be nice
• Be respectful of the other person’s opinion; do not engage in a
“flame war” –series of angry communications
• Writing in all caps is the Internet equivalent to yelling at
someone
• Don’t do or say stuff in the virtual environment that you
wouldn’t in real life
However...
interaction is the key to success in an online learning
environment.
14. Who do you get your information
From?
• Subject Matter Experts
• Trainers
• Librarians
• Bloggers
• Coworkers
• Friends
• Family
15. Connectivism
Theory
Learning is a process of creating
connections and expanding that
network.
Six Degrees
of Separation
Everyone in the world can be connected
to anyone else in under six ways.
16. Who Do You Know?
Jennifer Hopwood (Me)
SMRLA Training Coordinator
Kevin Bacon
Gretchen Caserotti
Meridian Library Director
Cen Campbell
LittleeLit Founder
Sam Eddington
ESRL Training Coordinator
Make
a
Connection!
17. Why Does it Matter?
• Soundboard for Ideas
• Source for Answers
• Helps to Keep up with Trends
18. M i l l e n n i a l C o n n e c t i o n
• Potentially larger workforce than Baby
Boomers
• Very comfortable in Networks
• Communicate through Txt Msg, IM,
Twitter, Facebook, etc
• Like instant feedback
-Franklin Covey’s Leading
Across Generations
Imageviahttp://colleendilen.com/tag/millennials/
Pinterest is a fairly young website. Development began in 2009 with the first users participating through invitation-only. Within nine months of the official launch, it already had over 10,000 users.
Pinterest is a pinboard-styled photo sharing website that allows users to create theme based collections on various user created topics. Users can search boards created by others or upload their own images to the site. Images can either be original photos or thumbnails that will link back to a bookmarked website. The appeal of Pinterest is that is a very visual service which makes for easy browsing.
Pinterest is also one of the latest in web 2.0 websites.
Here are some tips on using Pinterest.
Be courteous in your comments and responses.
Use detailed descriptors. You can also use hashtags and tag people in your descriptions to not only make searching easier and to bring a particular pin to someone’s attention. Don’t describe all the steps in your description.
Post the source and make sure your image links back to the original webpage. Don’t use Google images!
If there is a problem on the website like something not working right or inappropriate content, report it. While certain items are against the user policy, Pinterest does not monitor them all. They rely on users to report problems.
Look into Carrie Russell’s workshops and publications. She is a frequent speaker on the topic of Copyright in regards to Non-profits, Libraries, and Schools.