The networked student takes the reigns of their education by changing what it means to learn and what it means for teachers to teach. Networks facilitate new learning and new associations unachievable in earlier years. For students, the possibilities are endless as networks not only bring other students together to work collectively, but experts are also incorporated in inferences.
In order for network learning to be extensively successful, digital literacy must be implemented. The majority of avenues to knowledge are gained quickly, or even immediately, through the use of technology. Students must be knowledgeable as to how to acquire the desired information via podcasts, Google, databases, or news feeds.
As a teacher, networked learning may seem confusing, uncensored, unorganized, or even unnecessary, but in reality, networked learning can be extremely ordered with enhanced tools, more new ideas, and few conventional rules. Traditional pedagogy gives the instructor sole control over the information to be expressed while networked learning allows the student to direct their education while the teacher becomes more of a facilitator.
I love this model of learning and I think it allows for the absolute best individual educational experience. Students, in my opinion, will be more engaged when allowed to participate in their learning experience. They also will receive a sense of pride in conquering a concept on their own. Students are also more likely to remember the information they learn through networked learning, as opposed to the conventional way of receiving information. If the resources are available, I definitely plan to use this model of instruction.
John Pederson on the Network Learning Manifesto
"John Pederson joined Cindy Seibel and Lorna Costantini to finally do a follow up to his presentation at Edcuon 2.1. John had presented his Network Learning Manifesto and had included a parent voice as part of his presentation. The backchannel during that workshop and the show chat room from Monday night hosted the same exciting folks. It was a great discussion about how parents can fit in the learning process."
http://www.ourschool.ca/john-pederson-on-the-network-learning-manifesto.html
Educon Conversation, better late than never.
"This conversation was from John Pederson’s Session, The Networked Learning Manifesto: Welcoming Parents into the Conversation."
http://learningischange.com/2009/05/28/educon-conversation-better-late-than-never/
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I think that students will take more of a ownership attitude about their education using technology and networks. I think overcoming the apathy towards learning that can happen very quickly from students is half the battle. By using networks to show students that their leaning is not pointless will help cure student apathy. Hopefully the resources will be available when we find jobs netbooks and other less expensive networking tools will definitely help, even if we could manage to get a few class netbooks that students could share on a rotation type schedule would be better than nothing.
ReplyDeleteI love how networked students have more control over their educational experience. Knowing that their work is "out there" on the internet will likely motivate the student to produce quality work when he or she knows that others may read it.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I love how networked students have access to experts and do not have to rely on the teacher as a knowledge dispenser.
I think we need to make sure that teachers don't come too complacent that they just sit back and let the students do whatever. We still have to be there to make sure they actually do the work and make sure it's right and teach them what's right and wrong and all that jazz. I want to make sure that teachers don't become completely obsolete. We want to keep our jobs! I'm all for using networked students and stuff, but make sure student is staying on task and isn't deciding that what they learn will be different than from what's important.
ReplyDeleteI definitely think that it is important for the students to take a more hands on approach to their learning, and I think that by becoming more of a networked student, this will help them in their future. I do agree with Jeff, though, that we need to be careful to make sure that they are actually producing and doing work. I think that a good mixture of teaching, and having them self explore is good. I do want to keep my job too! (well my future job, fingers crossed!)
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