Networked+Learning

=Participating and Learning in Global Communities=

I would like to use the page to show others the power of networked learning. Please leave your name, educational organization you work in, position, classroom projects, blogs, wiki, anything you feel demonstrates the connections which can be made through the networks and online communities you belong to. Thank you very much for your help!

North Shore Country Day School Winnetka IL || [|Multi-faceted Refractions]
 * Name || Location || Blog / Wiki || Thoughts on Networked Learning ||
 * Lucy Gray || Center for Urban School Improvement, University of Chicago, Chicago IL || [|High Techpectations] || The world has been made much smaller for me through my networks. I regularly chat with people around the world, follow people on a microblogging service called Twitter, listen to podcasts, bookmark web sites on a social bookmarking service and read leading educators' blogs. These activities have allowed me to remain current, discover resources, and generally get a feel of what's going on in education outside the context of my own set of schools. Networked learning has changed my professional life! Here's a project designed by Karl Fisch that several people in my network have participated in and I think it's a fascinating demonstration of networked learning and collaboration. ||
 * Vinnie Vrotny || Director of Academic Technology

twitter:[|vvrotny] || One of the biggest challenges that we face is teaching students how to develop their own networks so that they can learn. Too often, it seems, students are unwilling to take the responsibility for their own learning and want to be spoon fed.

Through my own metamorphosis, which has come from collecting the thoughts of great thinkers via blogs, podcasts, and video streams, connecting and collaborating with these thinkers via twitter and skype has allowed me to grow in my thinking and practice || Hokanson || Technology Integration Coach for CFF King of Prussia, PA || [|The Connected Classroom] || I agree with Vinnie...the kids are connected, but not in academic networks. They know how to use the tools, but not in ethical ways. They want to know the right way vs being creative and finding solutions for themselfs.
 * Kristin

It is my job to stay aware of emerging technologies and to help teachers to infuse these into their learning practices

Here are 2 projects we are working on right now.

AP European History Prep Biology Class: Disease Project

Other stuff we are exploring http://umc4f.wikispaces.com/Class_Project_Samples

Being able to learn from others through my network, I am able to bring new fresh ideas to classroom projects ||
 * Ken Pruitt || Technology Integration Specialist, DuBois, PA || [|DASD Tech Tips] || Networked learning allows for the exploration and creation of knowledge in a way that suits the learner. Content that they are passionate about, with people that share that passion, at a time and place that fits their life. From my POV, its learning in a mode that real learning occurs in, socially. ||
 * Clif Mims || Memphis, TN || [|Clif's Notes]

twitter: [|clifsnotes] || I agree with the above comments. My students (preservice and in-service teachers) love the Web 2.0 tools that I make available to them. I've also noted that students are often times demonstrating more reflection in discussions and projects as a result of their engagement with these kinds of learning opportunities. || [|Souderton Area School District], PA ||< [|Pushing the Technology Envelope]
 * < Brad Wenger ||< Elementary Technology Teacher,

Twitter: [|hbwenger] ||< Networked learning is about making connections with people who share a common goal or passion. When you can make connections with people like that, inevitably, you will reap the benefits. For me, using Skype and Twitter to communicate with fellow educational technologists around the world gives me access to the minds, ideas, and resources of teachers. Only a few years ago, your 'network' was your colleagues in your building or district....maybe those that you met at a conference. Now, a network of learners is global, and can include everyone from beginners to leaders in our field...no matter where we live! We need to present these opportunities to students so that they can share ideas and grow as learners, too. We also have the responsibility to model this type of learning in our own lives. ||