A passage from the article, “Networked Learning as Experiential Learning” by Gardner Campbell-https://er.educause.edu/articles/2016/1/networked-learning-as-experiential-learning-intrigued me. I used to struggle with how to give students the experiential activity learning that created deep learning, but now think of online learning as ALL experiential learning that can create the deep learning that students seek in our Programs or eventually […]
Week 2 Posts
Learning Through Networking
In a course I teach each summer in USM’s Adult & Higher Education master’s program, I have my students compare learning theories, and share which resonates with their own experience the most. Social learning theory trends towards the top, an indicator of the power of interaction. I myself tend to learn best with others, which […]
Mixed feeling about digital networking
Virtual networking is an interesting concept. Although I can’t claim a lot of experience with it, it may be a little easier for those of us on the “introvert” end of the continuum than the in-person variety (as mentioned in one of the readings). That said, the ability to connect with others who have similar […]
Professional development with digital network
Answering the question on how participating in a digital network supports my learning & professional development forced me to think about my identity online. I would enjoy: finding colleagues with mutual interests, discovering quality resources to support my students and my research interests, learning how others use networking to augment their classes. A couple of […]