3.2 Connectivism and Connected Learning
Beginning with an incredible conversationPaolo Freire explores essential elements of what it means to be connected. As you view this video, jot down what adds meaning to your notion of being connected.
Be prepared to share your connecting thoughts about the importance of connecting for teachers who are media and digitally literate. |
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Understanding the theory and concepts of Connectivism
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Theories of connected learning and the practice of teaching in connected spaces can change how educators experience and share learning.
Why Connected Learning?
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Padlet - connecting to principles of connected learning
Activity - How are you connected?
Let's map your connections and connected spaces. One framework for this is the Visitors and Residents model developed by Dave White to map out the ways individuals are connecting to others. We'll focus on your connected spaces for teaching and learning, personal and professional. This will help you examine your spaces and places for connectedness.
You can build more connections to this in a blog post as an individual exploration about your professional, connected spaces. This can become a beginning or early benchmark for your connected teaching practice. |
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Why is connecting important as a teacher?
Take some time to explore and build your connected personal learning network. Where do you start? What tools can you use? Who can you or should you connect to in Ontario Education?
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How can using Twitter build your connectedness?
Twitter is about all the interesting things in life, from interesting people - including you.
And it is the conversation, that emerges because of it, that makes it so exciting. (What the Heck is Twitter)
And it is the conversation, that emerges because of it, that makes it so exciting. (What the Heck is Twitter)
So what is Twitter and how can educators leverage this microblogging tool to their advantage as teachers and learners?
Use Dr. Camille Rutherford's Guide to Getting the Most out of Twitter for Teacher Candidate's and New Teachers as a starting point for your initiation into Twitter as a teacher.
Learn more about using the lingo and language from this Twitter Help- Glossary page. Also review the Getting Started with Twitter Help Page.
Use Dr. Camille Rutherford's Guide to Getting the Most out of Twitter for Teacher Candidate's and New Teachers as a starting point for your initiation into Twitter as a teacher.
Learn more about using the lingo and language from this Twitter Help- Glossary page. Also review the Getting Started with Twitter Help Page.
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You can explore and experience some twitter connections by looking (lurking) at tweets, links and lists relating to @MDL4000 and using the hashtag #mdl4000 or #luosocial.
Next Tuesday we'll have a digital conversation with one connected educator in Ontario. Anneka McCabe, from the Upper Grand District School Board, will share some thoughts and insights into teaching and learning with a focus on digital storytelling.
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References and Resources
- George Siemens talking about Connectivism and Connectivist Learning [video]
- Using Twitter to Build Your PLN - eTeacher Challenges blog post