Introduction to the Focused Discussion
Interaction is a key element in creating a positive learning experience. Meaningful and reciprocal exchanges within the community of learners,
including the instructor, is essential for a positive learning environment, and contributes to the development of a supportive social network that
improves the learning experience as well as student completion rates. Ravencroft labels this connectivism and suggests that curriculum be
designed so that the learner, their social attributes, and their social connections, are central in the design process.
This session is designed to be a reflection of these best practices. After a brief overview and introduction, attendees will access and interact with Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Netlab+. As attendees are interacting with these cloud technologies, they will be encouraged to discuss and reflect on their activities. Additionally, this blog has been created specifically for this session, and the interactions, discussions and reflections will be captured and uploaded here so that attendees (and others) will have this repository to return to as a way to reflect on the session, see what others have experienced and shared, and add to the discussions.
#ICEIP18 #UbiquitousLearning
This session is designed to be a reflection of these best practices. After a brief overview and introduction, attendees will access and interact with Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Netlab+. As attendees are interacting with these cloud technologies, they will be encouraged to discuss and reflect on their activities. Additionally, this blog has been created specifically for this session, and the interactions, discussions and reflections will be captured and uploaded here so that attendees (and others) will have this repository to return to as a way to reflect on the session, see what others have experienced and shared, and add to the discussions.
#ICEIP18 #UbiquitousLearning
I've invited those that attended whose email addresses I could make out. If I did not invite someone, my sincerest apologies.
ReplyDeleteI will attempt here to summarize some of the ideas discussed this morning. We spoke of Personal Learning Clouds (PLCs) a.k.a. Personal Learning Environments. There is a page link to the left touching on those. It is my hope that as you find these useful, you will endorse the one(s) you find useful . If you find others you like, hopefully, you will share those with us.
We also spoke of Netlab as a technology that assists in setting up and scheduling virtualized labs. More information on Netlab can be found here: https://www.netdevgroup.com/
Another item of discussion was how to have our leaners collaborate and create (and grow) Personal Learning Networks. Pearltrees, in addition to being a great bookmarking site, also facilitates the networking aspect of learners studying like subjects. Additionally, we discussed how learners can positively manager their digital foot print through the publication of articles relating to their studies. Free blogs, wikis and web sites are good places for learners to verbalize their synthesis, analysis and critical evaluation of topics of interest (or assignments).
It was mentioned that some countries have different requirements regarding privacy, especially with online content. Amazon Web Services (AWS) has mechanisms in place to address those concerns and regulations. Here is a link to their Education site: https://aws.amazon.com/education/awseducate/
Most of what was discussed was from the perspective to someone teaching technology, but I believe the pedagogy can be adapted to any subject taught. I truly enjoyed meeting each of you today and the discussions that ensued. It is my hope that we continue the dialogue started here and if I can be of any help, please do not hesitate to reach out.
John