My networks have helped me by providing access to tools which enhance my skills. There are several tools I concentrate on because they provide the simplicity and quality- enhancing traits to help my students make their own personal connection to my content. One of the greatest thing I can contribute to my network contacts is I know my successes and near-misses are shared by others and together we are making a difference.
The digital tools which facilitate learning for me are resources which provide opportunities to be creative. For example www.blabberize.com provides an oral study guide with a visual twist to help trigger my learning curve. This website has many short videos I can browse to use or to get suggestions.
When I have questions about new knowledge I go to the youtube web site. It seems as though there is a visual presentation on almost every possible situation. This is an exaggeration, but the site has millions of learning videos. For example, I was watching a movie with a scene of how to opening a car door with a tennis ball and for fun I searched for the video and it was actually posted. When my little video helper is of little help, I try searching blogs or various educational sites such as EDUCASE and Kathy Schrock.
Here’s a link to browse my suggestions http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/
I thought this blog provided some very interesting information to consider
Andrew,
ReplyDeleteSince a student at Walden, I have increased my use of You Tube for gaining knowledge. At first, I thought of You Tube as entertainment only. I still consider You Tube at times for entertainment, but I also see it as a place to gain knowledge. It is important to consider the source and check the validity of sources no matter what tool used, but You Tube as moved up from a place of entertainment to a place of knowledge gathering. How often do you use You Tube for educational purposes in the class?
Hello Andrew,
ReplyDeleteYour discussion has good examples of how networks can be used to obtain knowledge. I have not used the Blabberize, but went to the website. I will explore using some of the offered products. I have used Youtube to upload videos to embed in projects for Walden classes. The experience has been good, because previous use was only for viewing videos. I used a tutorial video for instructions on using FreeMind to create my mindmap for this module. Connectivism allows learners to use their networks to learn as you pointed out in your discussion.
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Actually, I use Youtube quite often. I have my own personal collection of how-to videos I have come across which I use to present to help my students understand a particular aspect of my content. From time to time I use a few videoes as a change of pace.
ReplyDeleteI also like creating tutorial videoes. I am currently working on my blunder reel to use as an icebreaker for my students next year.
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ReplyDeleteI just responded to Rebecca's blog and her comments about connectivism. It is a very interesting read.
Stephen' blog responses for module four captured my attention. Responding to the blog allowed me to give my personal take on the comments.
ReplyDeleteHi Charles,
ReplyDeleteI use Youtube, as well. The only challenge there is sorting through all of the videos but, that endeavor has also resulted in finding some real gems! The downside is that I tend to get side tracked by finding the funny videos... :>)
I believe that the connections we are able to make provide us with some security; not the physical type, but psychologically. It strengthens our confidence by knowing that there is "someone" out there who has been there, done that, and we have the ability to reach out and touch that experience.
Rebecca