Chapter 4 Learning in the CollectiveQuote: “In communities, people learn in order to belong. In a collective, people belong in order to learn. Communities derive their strength from creating a sense of belonging, while collectives derive theirs from participation.1”
1Thomas, Douglas; Seely Brown, John (2011-03-12). A New Culture of Learning: Cultivating the Imagination for a World of Constant Change (Kindle Locations 622-623). CreateSpace. Kindle Edition.
Question: How do people find their place in a collective?
Connection: Our Masters’ program is teaching us how to build our PLN by embracing peer-to-peer learning. We are building our collective via our cohort.
Epiphany: A collective is an integral part of all learning because of how connected we are now. There is no I but a very strong we. The collective helps build, support, and challenge our learning and thus create a place for meaningful learning. It doesn’t dictate what we must learn, but instead supports whatever the individual wants to learn.
Chapter 5 The Personal with the CollectiveQuote:
“At their best, blogs give an individual the chance to interact with and become part of a collective that both shapes and is shaped by his or her thoughts.”
Thomas, Douglas; Seely Brown, John (2011-03-12). A New Culture of Learning: Cultivating the Imagination for a World of Constant Change (Kindle Locations 808-809). CreateSpace. Kindle Edition.
Question: Should everyone blog? Why?
Connection: Thanks to Dr. Heil I can confidently say that I’m learning how to understand the beauty and purposeful use of blogging. Which in turn is helping me to understand how both the personal and the collective stand together.
Epiphany: I understand the importance of the collective. I can help to build this collective, which in turn will help me to grow professionally and personally. I can connect with others to build and enhance my knowledge in multiple ways.
Chapter 6 We Know More Than We can Say.Quote: “Students learn best when they are able to follow their passion and operate within the constraints of a bounded environment.”
Thomas, Douglas; Seely Brown, John (2011-03-12). A New Culture of Learning: Cultivating the Imagination for a World of Constant Change (Kindle Locations 1055-1056). CreateSpace. Kindle Edition.
Question: How can teachers develop lessons that embrace tacit knowledge?
Connection: I had seen and used some of the tools we are currently using, but not in an educational context. But now, with all the readings, videos, and wealth of information I have been provided I see the purpose of these things more. Why? because I was given some structure and then set free to pursue my professional interests.
Epiphany: I can clearly understand the importance of choice. This empowers the learner to find his or her own path. I am in charge of what and how much I am learning because I’m seeking these experiences independently.
1Thomas, Douglas; Seely Brown, John (2011-03-12). A New Culture of Learning: Cultivating the Imagination for a World of Constant Change (Kindle Locations 622-623). CreateSpace. Kindle Edition.
Question: How do people find their place in a collective?
Connection: Our Masters’ program is teaching us how to build our PLN by embracing peer-to-peer learning. We are building our collective via our cohort.
Epiphany: A collective is an integral part of all learning because of how connected we are now. There is no I but a very strong we. The collective helps build, support, and challenge our learning and thus create a place for meaningful learning. It doesn’t dictate what we must learn, but instead supports whatever the individual wants to learn.
Chapter 5 The Personal with the CollectiveQuote:
“At their best, blogs give an individual the chance to interact with and become part of a collective that both shapes and is shaped by his or her thoughts.”
Thomas, Douglas; Seely Brown, John (2011-03-12). A New Culture of Learning: Cultivating the Imagination for a World of Constant Change (Kindle Locations 808-809). CreateSpace. Kindle Edition.
Question: Should everyone blog? Why?
Connection: Thanks to Dr. Heil I can confidently say that I’m learning how to understand the beauty and purposeful use of blogging. Which in turn is helping me to understand how both the personal and the collective stand together.
Epiphany: I understand the importance of the collective. I can help to build this collective, which in turn will help me to grow professionally and personally. I can connect with others to build and enhance my knowledge in multiple ways.
Chapter 6 We Know More Than We can Say.Quote: “Students learn best when they are able to follow their passion and operate within the constraints of a bounded environment.”
Thomas, Douglas; Seely Brown, John (2011-03-12). A New Culture of Learning: Cultivating the Imagination for a World of Constant Change (Kindle Locations 1055-1056). CreateSpace. Kindle Edition.
Question: How can teachers develop lessons that embrace tacit knowledge?
Connection: I had seen and used some of the tools we are currently using, but not in an educational context. But now, with all the readings, videos, and wealth of information I have been provided I see the purpose of these things more. Why? because I was given some structure and then set free to pursue my professional interests.
Epiphany: I can clearly understand the importance of choice. This empowers the learner to find his or her own path. I am in charge of what and how much I am learning because I’m seeking these experiences independently.