With Lesson 2 ending, the class study into network technology, mobile learning, and connectivism was quite captivating. Twitter and Vista was used for class discussions to utilize Web 2.0 technologies firsthand. Looking at the discussions through Vista and Twitter, I have enjoyed reading and interacting with my fellow class members but specifically with my team members. Both have provided substantial and thoughtful postings that have been enjoyable to read and response to. Although I have entered this course with a hesitation towards teamwork, my team members have provided me with a sense of understanding and ease to my hesitation. We have begun to work on Assignment 4 with an interactive and cooperative dialogue. I am positively looking forward to see how our group assignments progress throughout the semester.
I personally have not found our teamwork challenging up to this point. Our communication is steady and timely. I cannot honestly write about an exceptionally challenging aspect to our teamwork up to this point in time. However, during October 11-15 an unexpected family circumstance will take me and my family out of town. I am worried but hoping that this will not cause any unnecessary challenges for our teamwork. I have never had to leave my ability to connect through the web; for any length of time, ever. Needless to say, I am a bit worried! While my fellow team members have assured me there will be no problem, I really do not want to let either of them down. L
This lesson deepened my understanding of connectivism and clarified how mobile learning is a beneficial aspect; even with some negative issues that might occur (security/privacy), to learning environments and society. This lesson has demonstrated to my insecurities with Twitter. I never really explored Twitter prior to this course and more so, this lesson. The process in the beginning was to say the least confusing. I would say I actually would rather call someone than “Tweet” them. However, with responding and looking over tutorials I became more comfortable with use and understand more why it is a popular communication tool. Will I personally continue to use it outside of this course; I am still sort of up in the air about it but is it a applicable tool with mobile learning, absolutely!
Yes, open mind is always important to us, as educational technology experts. We do not need to like all technologies we explore but we must have knowledge to analyze and to examine any learning tools.
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Assignment 9: Network Learning Training
Have you team decide the topic for AT9? Don't forget we need to post our training topics by the end of Lesson 3.
They can be very time consuming. In lesson 2 we covered Emerging network technologies which focus on the characteristics of Connectivism. It is not just any technology. It should be networked and participatory within social interaction and learning aspect. I hope your group has identified one emerging technology for you Networking Learning Training. Don't forget the keys for ONLE/PLE are Open, Social, and Networking.
I encourage your group to make your A9 Network Learning Training more interactive. If possible, engage our audiences in active and interactive activities rather than just presentations.
Continue your good work!