Here is my PLN. I decided to add logos to my mind map, because after all it is supposed to be a visual project! The ones I added are the ones that I am most familiar with or have at least attempted to understand! I have learned about A LOT of different networks in this class. My favorite though is still my old standby, Pinterest. Sorry, but I swear it sucks me in and I can't get out! Everyday I learn how to do a lesson for school, make something yummy, organize, or rearrange my house!
I am also trying to get into Twitter. It tends to overwhelm me a bit that there is that much information out there that I haven't learned yet, but I am working on it! I will have to say that I think Google docs, slide share, etc is the coolest thing ever. I LOVE how it saves automatically (I have lost a 20 page paper before :/) and using slide share to collaborate in the classroom on a project is amazing!
I have also really enjoyed the blogs from the other students in this class. I love how honest people are on the blogs. It is really different than reading a paper, or journal article review from your peers. I feel more connected to them (even though we haven't met!) and I like that I am not the only one stressing about twitter chats or starting a blog - thanks guys :) (and yes I do look just like the pic..HAHAHAHA)
6 comments:
Michelle,
I am the same way. I always think I am doing the project wrong or I’m missing something.
I also like all the Google Drive tools and apps. I am trying to incorporate them into my class more and getting rid of all the Microsoft stuff. Such a great way for students to collaborate with each other! So many of my students do not have word processors or any way to really write a paper at home or do a slide show for a project. Google drive solves so many problems for them. It drives me crazy to see students try and type a paper extremely fast in my class because they have no way to do it at home. More teachers definitely need to use Google!
It is so comforting to hear someone else say that they feel that way about projects. I always want to ask someone how or what they are going to do for an assigned project.
I really liked your visual representation of your PLN. I am a huge fan of the mind mapping graphic organizer. I love how all of your PLN connected to together. I think that is a great way to look at PLN. They should all work together and support your end goal. You had things in your visual that I had used but had thought to add.
I feel exactly the same way about Pinterest! I am a complete addict. It is my go to resource for classroom organization and activities. It is perfect and super easy. I also enjoyed the blogs. I seemed like we could be more free to write how we felt about topics we read about. While we usually have weekly discussions in other classes, it was interesting and fun to try something new with the blogs. I just felt different writing this blog than any other weekly reflection I have done. It was really inspiring and fun. I think I will continue to use my blog after this class!
I dig that mind map! Nicely done. It certainly captures the interconnectedness of a PLN.
I, too, have enjoyed reading my classmates' blogs as well as writing my own. It is a fun, more personal alternative to reading the text- very insightful.
If I become a Pinterest addict, I may place partial blame on the influence of my EDET543 classmates. :-) It is a fantastic resource for visual learners. Just FYI I think I even got my husband hooked.
I really like your mind map as well. It is funny that we all think we are doing something wrong!! I tend to think we are all doing great because we are growing in our own ways! We are seeing some trends together but different approaches. Its really nice to see your mind map with the icon visuals next to it!
I am definitely a Google User now. I am glad I made the switch a couple years back due to the fact it saves for me. I wish I could have shown my high school and college self Google Drive after crying over lost papers!! :)
1.I love your visual PLN, but I must point out that your avatar looks much more like me than you. :-)
2. Always feel free to ask questions. Online instructors are used to that.
3.Get comfortable feeling uncomfortable. The "infowhelm" is not going away. Change continues to happen at a more rapid pace. That uncomfortable feeling tells you that you are about to learn something! Embrace it!
4. Blogs do help you feel that you are not alone, not just in this class, but also in your teaching practices.
5. Pinterest addiction is okay :-) Just remember to find ways to engage in actual conversations and collaborative experiences as well. Find other math teachers who have only a teacher computer in there classroom and brainstorm ways you can begin to integrate technology in meaningful ways.
I am so glad you all spoke up and told me I am not alone in worrying if I am doing the assignment correctly! I wonder if there is a 12 step program for that..haha
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