How has your network changed the way
you learn?
The network has changed the way
I learn by allowing me to connect and interact with family, friends,
instructors, and colleagues all over the world.
The network has further extended my knowledge and skills to readily
available resources which is accessible at any time. According to Siemens (2004) accurate and updated
knowledge is the intent of all connectivist learning activities. The network has made it possible for me to
learn a new skill or program and transform that information by sharing/training
that knowledge to other colleagues.
•Which
digital tools best facilitate learning for you?
The digital tools that best facilitate
my learning for educational purposes are:
blogs, wikis, podcasts, social networks, Walden Library, Youtube,
TeacherTube, ProQuest, and chat rooms. For
work (First Grade Teacher) I enjoy using the SmartBoard, document cameras,
projectors, iPads, laptops, LeapFrog, and other educational software purchased
by the school.
•How do you
learn new knowledge when you have questions?
When I have questions, I usually use
Google Search, e-mail instructors or classmates, text books, Google Books, or
other guided materials. When I first started to pursue my college education,
there were many questions to be asked about college algebra. If I did not have the instructor, principal,
and lead teacher to answer certain algebra questions, I would not have made it
through college algebra. Asking
questions can open up the process of solving any equations. J
Reference:
Siemens, G. (2004). Connectivism: a learning theory for the digital age.
Retrieved from: http://elearnspace.org/Articles/connectivism.htm
I responded to:
Christina Ransey http://transeyeduc7105.blogspot.com/
Clarice Mims http://cmedoc.blogspot.com
Wow! You connect through so many more sources than I do! I had no idea that all of those even existed before reading your Blog.
ReplyDeleteIt is very important to ask questions when learning new information. This will develop into a deeper understanding of the material. When you make connections to the new material with existing knowledge it helps develop an even better understanding of the material.
ReplyDeleteHi Bridget!
ReplyDeleteI have a quick question: Your district seems to buy a lot of software for you. Do they provide any training, or do you need to experiment on your own? And which would you prefer? Are you self taught, or do you need someone in front of you to teach you everything? Thanks.
Yes, the district does provide training for some of us and we bring back the information and train other teachers. I prefer both face to face training and experimenting on my own.
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