This week I decided to begin building a Personal Learning Network on Twitter. I had created a twitter account last year in EDCI 336, but had not actively engaged with other educators. I started building my PLN by following and interacting with educators that are known to be experts in open and online learning contexts.
I began interacting with my peers, and I was able to gain an understanding of how twitter can be an exceptional resource to build online communities.
I also participated in the live twitter conversation on July 23, and was happily surprised by how interactive, personable, and efficient the conversation turned out to be. I was able to connect with fellow educators I had not yet met, as well as access to an abundance of resources and tools that I can use in the future.
A5: as @MrMalm3 stated, we are seeing first hand how effective platforms such as Twitter and Instagram are in finding and allocating resources. I also believe that as educators, asking for help and reaching out to experts is essential in building an adaptable toolset #EDCI339
— Kayleigh Dawn (@KayleighDawn19) July 24, 2020
I totally agree Kirby! Although platforms like insta and twitter are quick and accessible, zoom allows for a more emotional connection with students and peers, which I think is so important when interacting in online learning contexts.
— Kayleigh Dawn (@KayleighDawn19) July 24, 2020
Here is an infographic that I enjoyed:
Here is a great visual by Brooks Publishing Company that highlights the importance of sharing between teachers #edci339 pic.twitter.com/iUoh99l9M9
— Amanda Street (@amandastreeted) July 24, 2020
And a resrouce shared that I am excited to utilize in my future:
#rcsdconnect👇’It’s tempting to think of SAMR as a mountain to be summited. But good technology integration isn’t about living at the top of the SAMR model;it’s about being aware of the range of options and picking the right strategyfor the lesson at hand’ https://t.co/zcUgI9Bgyf
— Dean Vendramin (@vendi55) July 20, 2020
The final step I took to build my PLN and get the full experience of twitter was to reach out to my fellow educators.
Dear Educators, I am looking for some insight, resources, and tools to assist with my journey of ensuring equity in my open and online learning contexts, particularly in terms of Indigenous communities. #edci339
— Kayleigh Dawn (@KayleighDawn19) July 26, 2020
Following the post I made, I recieved a direct message from an educator who proceeded to share Sherri Spelic’s twitter. Her twitter is full of resources, tools, and articles that dive deeper into an array of topics that I am passionate about.
I am excited to continue my presence on twitter and to explore the multidude for educators and resources that are available.
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Practice digital, networked, and open literacies in support of learning about distributed and open learning
- Explore and engage with current literature on the distributed and open education movement
- Conduct research into and critically reflect upon emerging and future educational technologies