There are many
times throughout my life that I "interact and work as a group," with
other people through technology (Rheingold, 2008). Networking has changed the
way I learn because at the click of a button I can instantly find information I
need to increase my knowledge. Additionally, if I do not understand the
information, I can find more information quickly that can support the new
information I just gathered. I can also find information that contradicts and
doubts the information I found.
As a basketball
coach and director, in a sport that is constantly changing, it is beneficial
that “everyone can have a voice and we can digitize” (Laureate Education, Inc.,
2012). In the past, only few people were fortunate to learn from the greatest coaches
in the world. Now, the greatest coaches in the world can be accessed quickly through
instructional videos provided on YouTube.com. Additionally, people who discover
new moves can record them and instantly share them with everyone in the world.
This has changed the way I create my own techniques with the information I
learn from everyone else. I can also send my players the links so they can see
drills from home and practice them. If I have questions I can also type key
words from the question into YouTube and videos that relate appear.
Because
YouTube.com was the best tool to facilitate learning about basketball, I
decided to use it as a network to increase my knowledge as it pertains to
education. Although education does not have as many resources
through YouTube as basketball does, I have been able to learn several methods
of behavior management for the classroom through videos of Richard Lavoie. I can also
see how other educators incorporate technology into their classroom lessons. There are
also students who use YouTube for class projects and it is interesting to see
their results.
Resources
Laureate Education, Inc. (2012). Connectivism learning theory. Baltimore,
MD, Author: George
Siemens
Rheingold, H. (2008, February). Howard Rheingold on
collaboration [Video file]. Retrieved
from
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/howard_rheingold_on_collaboration.html
Reggie,
ReplyDeleteReading your blog made me realize that I forgot to include YouTube as one of my networking sources. I use it as well as TeacherTube to view tutorials and videos. It is definitely a valuable resource. I enjoyed reading your blog.
Thanks Tina!
DeleteReggie,
ReplyDeleteI like how you set up your mind map. You showed how those items promote connecting in your life.
Thanks Amanda!
DeleteReggie,
ReplyDeleteYouTube is a great way to find information. I have gone on there to help find out how to solve certain upper level math problems so I can then teach them to the students I tutor. Having access to that information has been very helpful to me since the students I tutor no longer have textbooks of any kind.
Mel
Good point! Although I haven't used it before to learn how to teach a math problem, I will now. Thanks!
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