Education
Networks matter for teaching and learning
In this story I'll gather responses to @courosa’s call for his keynote at the Melbourne PLE conference, which expects participants to find ways to answer this question: “Why do (social) networks matter in teaching & learning?” (http://educationaltechnology.ca/couros/2091)
Below, in a Google Docs, you’ll find some of the submissions received by Alec Couros aka @courosa.
- @catspyjamasnz on Twitter. Image credit to Hugh Macleod:
1. Video responses:
@malynmawby, who prefers the term “social networks” rather than PLN, uses networks to learn, grow and socialize.
- 2. Answers on Twitter with links to websites:
@drewwhitworth1 reminded us that networks play an important part in the political field and citizenship. The paper “Social Media Censorship in Times of Political Unrest - A Social Simulation Experiment with the UK Riots” shows possible consequences of attempting to “regulate”, filter or censor social media in situations of (social) unrest.
- Social Media Censorship in Times of Political Unrest - A Social Simulation Experiment with the UK RiotsAntonio A. Casilli, TELECOM ParisTech and EHESS, 46 rue Barrault, F-75634 Paris Cedex 13, Paris, France Email: casilli{at}telecom-pariste...
- The seven degrees of Connectedness are:
1) Lurker; 2) Novice; 3) Insider; 4) Colleague; 5) Collaborator; 6) Friend; 7) Confident.
@courosa Shared high res graphic of 7 Degrees of Connectedness to DropBox for sharing via #WhyNetworksMatter bit.ly/KQ9nff- Using networks to get to know your tribe.
- @courosa And of course I think about #whynetworksmatter on a regular basis. 'Going Tribal' is a recent example bit.ly/OKf9QQ
- 3. Full Answers delivered on Twitter [hashtag - #whynetworksmatter]:
#WhyNetworksMatter My network makes me a better teacher, and my students deserve the best teacher I can be. @courosa
@courosa My network moved me from isolation to connected & inspired me w/ their energy, creativity & eagerness to share. #WhyNetworksMatter
Students can stay connected to each other and the teacher outside 8:30-3:30. Great for learning through each other's work #WhyNetworksMatter
@courosa my ntwrk is my village It takes a village to raise (educate) a child. A collective intelligence benefits stdnts #WhyNetworksMatter
@courosa Social networks allow u to stay in touch, collaborate, empathize, learn, teach, create, enjoy, connect, enthuse #whynetworksmatter
@courosa #WhyNetworksMatter has literally given me hope, broadened horizons. Connections w like-minded colleagues means I am not in it alone
@courosa: I'm inspired! My PLN has pushed me to change how I view teaching and provides tools to help facilitate change. #WhyNetworksMatter
