Learning is Change

So, I am super intrigued by the visualization of a PLN (both Sheri Edwards and Margaret Powers have done some great…

So, I am super intrigued by the visualization of a PLN (both Sheri Edwards and Margaret Powers have done some great work on this) but I am struck by the fact that some of my connections are more important than others. While I “exist” as a part of many communities, it is only a few people that end up challenging my thinking and creating the foundation for how I learn within the PLN as a whole. 

So, my question is this: How do you show some connections and networks as more valuable. How do you show the revolutionary nature and influence that these individuals and “sub-communities” continue to provide for you?

That’s what I’m going to be thinking about today, and if I figure anything out, I’ll probably be making a video on it. What are your thoughts?

Although Sheri Edwards just shared this graphic of her Connected Educator visual in comments, I think it deserves…

Although Sheri Edwards just shared this graphic of her Connected Educator visual in comments, I think it deserves its own post. I want to keep on thinking about how we are both the hubs and spokes of our learning. I want to figure out how to visualize my hub and show the value of those connections, and not just the fact that they exist. 

How do you show value?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/35786276@N08/7708496258

Time Should Be a Companion, Not a Bully

This one let me respond to an engaging concept from Michael Wacker. He is mad that Time has been bullying him and taking away his capacity to spend time with his family and do things about which he is passionate.

But, time can be a companion if we translate our projects into conversations instead of hours.

Original Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkgoAN6o9vk

Reflective Practice Vlogging Google+ Community: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/116395158372553895482

I made this one a couple of days ago and I would really love to think through the concept of Learning Paths (the…

I made this one a couple of days ago and I would really love to think through the concept of Learning Paths (the three I identified or others that you have taken a look at) with this community. 

I’m gonna mention a few folks to get the conversation started, if that works.

Jeff Lebow, Ginger Lewman, Glenn Moses, Tim Villegas or Michelle Bourgeois 

Do you have any thoughts? (You can skip to the learning paths themselves if you have annotations turned on).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7ar5OivoJ8