Learning in a Networked World
December 2, 2008
Earlier this year I wrote a couple of posts about developing a PLN (Professional Learning Network), and just last week I presented at the VITTA Conference about ‘The Power of the online PLN’. It was very much a reflection of how I had developed my own network over the year as a direct result of me needing to learn more about new technologies and online tools for learning, for my role as an Ultranet Coach.
The talk I gave highlighted four key tools that got me connected -
Now I am moving into a new role, that of Assistant Principal for a new college (currently undergoing a name change) with a focus on ICT and Student Learning for the 21st Century. With this in mind I am planning on developing learning programs that exploit networking tools and new technologies.
Our students are widely connected in their own lives and would benefit from having similar networks cultivated for their learning to become richer and more meaningful.
Only last week a colleague, Stony River, sent me a link to a great video called “The Networked Student”. I think it is great video that will help me promote this style of learning to my staff, students and parents.
Entry Filed under: 21st Century Skills,ICT,learning,pedagogy,Web2.0. Posted in 21st Century Skills ,ICT ,learning ,pedagogy ,Web2.0 Tags: Classroom2.0, Diigo, Edublogs, learning, network, PLN, twitter, Ultranet, VITTA.
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Hi Helen,
Sounds like a great presentation and I wish that I’d been there. I’d be interested in having a look at any electronic resources or thoughts that you have on your presentation as I am delivering a similar one at VATE08 next Monday – Communicating, Collaborating, Creating – Online PLNs.
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