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Tech tools that assist all students to be independent learners & teachers to become better teachers
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Shifting Toward An Architecture of Participation

Shifting Toward An Architecture of Participation | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"Reading, in terms of scale and diversity, is different than it used to be. Thinking, in terms of context and application, is also different.

It makes since that learning is also changing–becoming more entrepreneurial than directly didactic. That is, more learner-centered ... than teacher-controlled."


Beth Dichter's insight:

This post from te@chthought provides an embedded slideshare, Designing Digital Futures. The post pulls out some of the information found within the slideshow. The post looks at 

Architecture of Participation: 7 Characteristics of Future Learning which are defined as:

* Collaborating

* Tagging

* Voting

* Networking

* User-Generated Content

* Tools

* Sharing

and also Communal Construction.

Take some time to check out the slideshare. There are many great slides that will make you pause and think about what may be taking place in your classroom.

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The Internet Map: 350,000 Websites In 1 Stunning Visualization | Edudemic

The Internet Map: 350,000 Websites In 1 Stunning Visualization | Edudemic | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

Have you wondered about relationships between various Internet entitities? The Internet Map is an amazing look at "350,000 websites based on their popularity and relativity." You can look at the mega-sites or the small ones that surround the large ones. The designer of this map, Rusian Enikeev said "The Internet map is a bi-dimensional presentation of links between websites on the Internet. Every site is a circle on the map, and its size is determined by website traffic, the larger the amount of traffic, the bigger the circle..."

To go directly to the map: http://internet-map.net/.

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The Social Network is Stalking You

The Social Network is Stalking You | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

Do you understand how Facebook stalks you around the Internet – even when you’re not logged in....do your students understand? 

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20 Tips for Creating a Professional Learning Network

20 Tips for Creating a Professional Learning Network | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"Networking is a prime form of 21st century learning.  The world is much smaller thanks to technology.  Learning is transforming into a globally collaborative enterprise.  Take for example scientists; professional networks allow the scientific community to share discoveries much faster...As educators, we aim to be connected to advance our craft.  On another level, we hope to teach students to use networks to prepare for them for a changing job market.  But what is the best way to approach PLNs?"
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Beth Dichter's insight:

This is a thoughtful list of 20 tips for creating your own professional learning network (PLN) or professional learning community (PLC). The post is divided into two sections. Part 1 provides 10 tips for using PLNs and Part 2 provides 10 tools and strategies to establish a productive PLN/PLC. Links to many resources are also included in the post.

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Learning – A Personal Option

Learning – A Personal Option | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
Often I am asked why I tend to continue studying and taking professional training courses. These are questions which puzzle me,  because despite the many years I have spent in classrooms, I have a...
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