Week 9 – pln and education
Community communications go beyond blogs and social media shares, how does a PLN help and
hinder the development of thoughts and ideas in education discourse?
How do educators create discourse?
What is the role of social media in education?
What are some problems with social media communications in education settings?
Reading:
Developing Personal Learning Networks for Open and Social Learning / Alec Couros- Chapter 9
https://vut.oer4pacific.org/id/eprint/12/1/Emergence_and_Innovation_in_Digital_Learning.pdf#page=159
Video Link:
Education in a Connected Culture – Brad Baker https://youtu.be/C5z8iHxW2n4
You must!
Explore the video provided and reflect on the themes of a PLN in a professional capacity.
Which social media platforms are beneficial in education?
When working with the vulnerable sector, how does social media fit into professionalism and regulations?