My networks have changed the way I learned through the usage of technology. A little more than a decade ago, while earning my high school diploma, most of my research was done at the library through the usage of a card catalog. Over the years, technology advances has provided us with privilege of utilizing the internet to research. Through the internet, online libraries, journal articles, and an infinite amount of resources are available. Technology has also increased the routes of collaboration. Collaboration was once done in the same room. Through technology advances, collaboration has been able to occur many ways. While earning my undergraduate degree, our group would always meet in a central location mainly the library. Through the creation of tools like Skype, collaboration is able to occur without everyone being in a central location. My collaboration network has the changed the way I learned tremendously. I am able to connect to my learning communities, share documents, and collaborate with learning communities via the internet.
Discussion Board, Skype, and the Internet best facilitate learning from me. With the usage of discussion boards, I am able to collaborate with my peers, share ideas, and receive feedback. This is very helpful when developing projects. Through the feedback and sharing of ideas, I have been able to make improvements with my assignments and even understand different perspectives.
When I have questions, I utilized my connections/networks. The first thing I do is do a google search on my question. Upon my google search, I read various articles, discussion boards, and blogs on topic. I then speak with peers on new questions or ideas to compare what was found on topic and what my peers may know on topic. Through my connections/networks, knowledge has become very accessible. In the future, I believe the options will grow even greater.
Deidre,
ReplyDeleteI often wonder if my networks have changed through the usuage of technology or have technology aided the creation and connection that occurs in my networks. In what way in the future do you see the acquiring of information becoming more accessible? Can you think of any technological tools or improvements that will help in this process?
Emmorfia
Emmorfia
Deidre,
ReplyDeleteI too remember researching using the card catalog and spending hours in the library. Do you feel the increase of technology and networking has hindered skills that learners need to be successful. I know that with my students they often believe that everything on the Internet is valid and true. We know this isn't true. Your thoughts?
Rhonda
Rhonda and Deidre,
ReplyDeleteI've never commented on Diedre's site, so I thought I'd branch out connect with more of my classmates. Deidre, I like your map, it's very clear and easy to interpret. In response to Rhonda's question in terms of the validity of information published on the internet, we all know that Wikis and blogs is a prime example of conflicting information. There are no subject matter experts such as those in earlier days. Everyone has the opportunity to post their opinions and ideas without confirmation. This is one of the biggest challenges that we have at this time with the internet. Unfortunately, some individuals take what they read at face value and neglect to do their own research. Lot's of mis-information and lots of data.
Deidre:
ReplyDeleteI agree with the others here. Your post is clear and consise. It is easy to follow and your network bubble brings all 3 areas together. Good job with your illustration.
Deidre: Where is your video?
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