Part 1: Envisioning the Future
Participants will explore the future of networked learning, building an understanding of how our current model of education may be changing faster than we think. How are people learning collaboratively, through networked communities, even at great distances? What can we learn about the future of education from these unique, very specialized groups?
Project Idea 1: Participants will develop a selection of visuals highlighting the key concepts from this section which could be used to share with colleagues or admin.
9:00-9:10
Collaborative Notes: Questions/Concerns
Introductions & Warm-up
Warm-up
In your table groups, discuss this quote by Dean Shareski (found in the Great Quotes about Education and Change Flickr Pool):
9:10 – 9:20
Connections Activity
9:20 – 9:50 Jigsaw Part 1: How is education changing?
In groups, please read and discuss the appropriate article. What are the big ideas/key points that you can take away from this reading?
9:50 -10:20 Jigsaw Part 2: What does networked learning look like?
Each person in the group selects a hobby they have always been interested in learning.
As a group, use any resources at your disposal to learn how to do each person’s hobby. As you’re researching think about:
Examples of networked learning in action: Spontaneous Online Learning Communities
10:20 – 10:30
Where Good Ideas Come From (no peeking!)