Bridging The Digital Divide

Saint Ignatius’ College, RiverviewBridging the Digital DivideCreating an effective PLN online!Saint Ignatius’ College, RiverviewAim of this keynoteWe Will๏ Discuss what is a Personal Learning Network๏ Why should we use a PLN?๏ Keys to success with a PLN๏ Discuss the risks involved wit online PLN’sSaint Ignatius’ College, RiverviewSaint Ignatius’ College, RiverviewCreated with http://www.tweetwheel.com/Saint Ignatius’ College, RiverviewWhat is a PLN?Personal Learning NetworkSaint Ignatius’ College, RiverviewSo just what is a PLNPLN = a dynamic and evolving community facilitating personal growth and learning - @michelledoddIt is dynamic - can grow and shrink and change, often if you've good contacts they grow with you. Likely be heading in same direction - @sirchrisPLNs are the sum of all social capital and connections that result in the development and facilitation of a PLE. - @courosaHi from Raleigh, NC! I use my PLN to bounce off ideas and find out whats happening in Instructional Tech - @bethanyvsmithPLN's provide a great way to connect with others around the world so that I can keep up to date and extend my thinking. - @marsenaultSaint Ignatius’ College, RiverviewRoles of an effective PLNContributeConnectCollaborateSaint Ignatius’ College, RiverviewImage creates by Alex Couros - @courosa Roles of an effective PLNSaint Ignatius’ College, RiverviewStages of UseStage 3 - Know It AllStage 1 - ImmersionImmerse yourself into networks. Stage 5 - BalanceHave a feeling of not being able to Stage 4 - Perspectiveleave it. Afraid you will miss something and Stage 2 - Evaluationfeel if you do miss something you missed an opportunity.est levelInterStage 1 - ImmersionTime since account creationBased on graph created by Jeff Utecht - @jutecht Saint Ignatius’ College, RiverviewStages of UseStage 3 - Know It AllStage 2 - EvaluationEvaluate your networks and start to focus in on which networks you Stage 5 - BalanceStage 4 - Perspectivereally want to focus your time on.You still have that feeling of Stage 2 - Evaluationurgency and are trying to figure out a way to “know it all”est levelInterStage 1 - ImmersionTime since account creationBased on graph created by Jeff Utecht - @jutecht