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Hi Kay

Apologies, I couldn’t find the A2 padlet. My question is: is the hashtag LCN600 an essential requirement for our tweets?

Cheers
Barbara

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I've been chatting with the administrators for the Australian Prep Teachers fb group (my assignment 1 CL network) and was asked about QUT's ethics clearance for research. Can anyone shed some light on this?

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Is anyone using Edublogs? I have a formatting issue

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Is anyone using Edublogs? I have a formatting issue

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Hi hive mind, Im trying to add copyright to my header image on Edublogs and I filled in the caption section with copyright info but it doesn't come up when I publish it. The image doesn't have a caption under it or when I toggle over the image. Any ideas?

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Has anyone else spend days on their mind map?? 

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Has anyone else spend days on their mind map?? 

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Rant/offload: I am delirious with mind mapping. I can't get mine right. At what point is it permissable to say 'enough is enough'??

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Australian Prep Teachers- this mind map took weeks to create. I began on paper, creating then scrapping then recreating. I found the earlier mind maps had too much information and were not clearly organised. This one felt like the most succinct, but now I look at it and wonder if it's too simplistic. Does anyone else struggle with creating mind maps as much as I do?

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In Sync with Books - A Book Readers Hub

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Hi all,
I have hit a problem: how does one add a mindmap created on XMind ZEN to a WIX 'Section'?  I can copy text across from Word into the WIX sections, but what about a proprietary mindmap?  Can't even drag/drop a PDF version of the mindmap.  Does anyone have an idea?
Thanks, Allan Hall

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Hi all,
I am using mindmiester and my map is out of control.  I want a tool where I can move elements around, but all I can move with mindmiester is the parent bubble, not the babies (if that makes sense).  It is getting cumbersome now it's time to make connections on the map.
The one on the sample assignment (https://lisa7647.wixsite.com/thesketchyconnection/connected-learning-map) looks like it is more flexible but I can't figure out what tool it is.  Any suggestions of what has worked well for the brains trust?

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Is it ok to make reference to my own experience in the section on 'Interest Driven'. I will paste in the relevant section. Any feedback is welcomed and gratefully received:
Forums facilitate the sharing of knowledge, where participants can ask and answer questions on horse-related problems or share news and events. This open sharing of experiences, interests and shared passion for horses builds and drives these connections (Richardson & Mancabelli, 2011). Personal interest in the topics and content that members publish provide authentic experiences, and relevant, more resilient learning outcomes (Barrett et al., 2018; Garcia et al., 2014; Ito et al., 2013; Larson et al., 2013). It is here that I can interact with others, build on my knowledge, make contacts and tailor a personalised learning pathway according to my needs (Larson et al., 2013). My learning has benefited from help and advice on everything from feeding a gluten intolerant pony to executing a leg yield correctly.

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Adding social media to assignment 1 blog

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Adding social media to assignment 1 blog

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I would be grateful for some help regarding adding those little social media links at the bottom of webpages. I am trying to add a link to twitter so visitors to the website and blog can add comments if they wish.  Do you have to make up a titter url for the website or do you link it to your own personal twitter.  In the exemplars there seems to be a box that pops up when you click on the twitter bird. It says 'Share a link with your followers' and then has an address that includes the name of the website e.g. Connected learning environments http://xgenconnected.edublogs.org/instructables-art-education-a-connected-learning-environment/ via @XGenLibrarian
I cannot seem to find a way to do this and don't even know if it would work as I would have to make up a url.
Help! :/

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Just a quick question.  Is it acceptable to put in text references in the conclusion?

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I've been trying different methods of drawing my map and the option that works for me the most is unfortunately hand-drawn! I feel like there is something missing and room for improvement (sorry if the writing is a bit small, I might write out a key)

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Hi all
If you would like to share your blog post for feedback from your colleagues, feel free. Please do not feel obliged to share your draft, however if you would like feedback on what you have done, post here as you have shared your maps. I will not provide specific feedback, but if a number of people post and I notice themes emerging I will give general feedback on these as I have done with the maps.

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The Q&A session tonight is for any question to do with Assignment 1 (or 2) but there have been a few copyright questions recently. I've made this editable Google Doc if you would like to read through my response to Anni's question and also ask your own.

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Copyright (dumb questions I'm assuming others are afraid to ask)

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Copyright (dumb questions I'm assuming others are afraid to ask)

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Sorry Kay, but I'm at rehearsal again tomorrow night (this was us last weekend, 20 of us go to Cork)...anyhooz
for instance, I made an avatar on wimpyourself.com, which I use as my identifier nowadays, similar to the ones people used in creativity last week.....I've read through the privacy statement (how's that for procrastination!?!) are we in breach? how do we accredit?
Also, when I look at the blogs provided as egs, their banner images look great, but where/how are these sourced?

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Hi Kay, I have a couple of questions regarding referencing of images. Is ok to screen shot a youtube video from the networked community that was member produced and uploaded and then embed a link to the original site to view it? Also to reference it do I attribute the author (who is only known by their first name) or do I leave that out.  This is what I have done: Member produced media. Video uploaded to 'Barnmice' by Susan, 13 March, 2011.
For another link I have used my own photo and embedded a link to the original site.  I've placed text next to it direct viewers to click on it, with the title of the blog and the name of the author.  Should I include the name of the author or leave it out?
Thanks
Alexandra

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Hi Brains Trust,
I had my map on paper for quite a while, but this afternoon was dedicated to trialling online design tools. Coggle seemed the most trouble free - until..... does anyone know how to show cross links without paying up for a year?
I've attached it realising that it's a bit late for constructive criticism (unless you're procrastinating), I've worked out how to insert hyperlinks, but I'm not happy with my reference, title-ing or attribution to a copyright free image.

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Hi Kay,

I see from the example assignments from last year that the critical analysis has been written under headings, which is how I have intended to write mine. Currently, I am using the three crucial contexts and core properties as headings and interweaving the design principles. However, I am finding there is so much overlapping/interwoven information that I am possibly doubling up in different parts and creating confusion. Are particular headings essential? Or are you happy for us to structure it another way. Thanks :)

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Hi all, I am a bit behind everyone else and had trouble with all the online design tools so I just did this myself in InDesign and then made a PDF - still working on it of course but would value any feedback. As you can see it's centre on travel, specifically Disney theme parks as I am a big fan of the 'happiest place on Earth'. Thanks in advance :)

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Sorry if this has been discussed somewhere else, but I can just double check on copyright? Are we able to including screenshots of the main website and/or parts of social media sites if we black out personal names?

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Hi everyone,
Im looking for a little clarification about the 'co'creation' of knowledge. Im looking at a creative writing network but Im not sure what  'knowledge' is being created. Would it be technical skills, like spelling, punctuation and gramamar? Or knowledge of how to get work published?
Thanks :)

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Hello Kay,

I remember you mentioning in one of the early lectures (I couldn't find it when going back through them) that can submit our blog on the Google Doc in week 7 - does that mean any time between the 8th and 14th April?

Thank you!
Kiera

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HI Kay,

Are we supposed to include citations on the mindmap? I am referring to the framework terms by ITO et al.

Cheers
Barbara 🤬

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This is still very premature. Any kind of feedback - the good, the bad, the ugly - is very welcome. Thanks :)

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Hello everyone. This is what I have done so far but I'm not entirely sure that I am on the right track. All feedback gratefully accepted (and desperately needed :0)

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Hello!

I have been finalising my mind map this week after coming across some new online networks. I think I have included everything it needs.

Let me know what you think! :)

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Hi Kay and colleagues,

I have made an interactive map- only half finished. It doesn't allow me to download it so you have to click the link. I can, however, embed into my blog.

https://view.genial.ly/5c90606368711f76b9961fea/interactive-image

I am just wondering if I am okay using sentences in the elaborations? The sentences don't show up unless you hover over the related bubble.

Cheers
Barbara 🤬

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Here is the link to my map:

https://www.mindmeister.com/1235774403?t=V9XzJulURN

Any advice is welcome.

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A little late to the party - but here's a revised version of my CLN done with a different mind mapping tool that I'm happier with.

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Hi everyone, this padlet is now so full of great support and constructive feedback! Congrats on what you've shared and contributed so far! I've attached a summary of my general feedback. It is just a list of things to think about; the feedback does not apply specifically to any particular map..

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General feedback to consider for Assignment One maps 180319

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Not happy with my mindmap tool - feedback appreciated

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Not happy with my mindmap tool - feedback appreciated

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So - this is the very rough ( and obviously unfinished) draft that I've been transferring from my notes to an online tool. Only... I don't like it. I would prefer the information about subcategories to drop down rather than run out to the side. It just doesn't appeal to me visually to read that way. So I haven't finished it. What do others think? It seems lots of online tools work in this way.
I also don't know how to export it instead of just linking to the page like I've done here. :-(

https://www.mindmeister.com/1231683035?t=H6wz87DSAS

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Hi Kay,
Over the last week I have been deliberating on an topic for assignment one, I have chosen the maker movement. Over the past few months I have been investigating makerspaces as it is something I am keen to establish in our school library.

I am working on a draft mind map, which I will post at some point tomorrow.

Thanks,
Liane

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This is a rough as sandpaper draft of my mind map. As Penny mentioned, I wasn’t sure how detailed our branches had to be. I’ve actually never done a mind map before. Is it too much? It seems very crowded... Any feedback would be much appreciated. Many thanks, Blair.

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Draft 1 of my sketchnoting for educators mind map. I have quite a few questions. EG: Does mine have too many 'branches'. How descriptive/vs one-word phrasey do we need to be? Should we give examples of the hashtags, handles and so-on or save that for the analysis? Hmmm. Anyways, this is a start.

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Mind map of UniLang language learning site. Thanks, Amy

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Here's my draft for the gaming connected learning environment I am looking at - Fortnite Creative. Any feedback welcome!

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I get a bit frustrated with mind map websites so I hope it's okay that I cobbled one together myself on Photoshop. Happy for any feedback as I'm still getting my head around a few things. Thanks!

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Below is my draft map for Bicycle Queensland (I moved away from just my club into a broader community).

I would LOVE some feedback on layout (Is it clear? Do I need to map further interconnections?) and detail - namely, is there enough or should I be more specific? And obviously any further points for improvement :)

Much appreciated!

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Map of Bicycle Queensland Connected Learning DRAFT

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Inital map for #mealprep online community. Some of the crossed connections look a little hectic!

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After looking at the example assignments and the mind maps here, I realise I need to go back and add more detail/make this a bit clearer. But here are my initial jottings. (Here is the link also, in case this is too small to read/see https://bubbl.us/NDgwMTkwNy85NzgxNTA3LzIxYWIyYjVkNDIxZTQyZmRiZDUwMjU4NmFlNjA0Y2Qx-X?utm_source=shared-link&utm_medium=link&s=9781507 )

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Now that you are starting to investigate your chosen CL environment, use this space to share the drafts of your maps. Use this space to give each other constructive feedback and to ask questions of each other...I'll hold back for a while and let you guys do the talking :)

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Hi Kay and all,

Two questions - one for each assignment...

For Assignment 2 I am thinking I will try to develop a PLN around MYP planning and implementation as I have just started it this year, but there is already a HUGE amount there and so I am wondering how I meant to 'make a splash' in this environment or extend my network beyond, for example, simply following more people on Twitter... I am happy to share content and ask questions to the community, but I am concerned this may not be enough to generate a PLN... thoughts?

Could I map the same network for Assignment 1, before trying to extend it? Or should I do something like my cycling group? My concern is that nothing much is produced in the cycling group - it is largely sharing ride dates, member organised rides, photos, event or race information, celebration, some products and some additional links. Most of the learning or skill development itself happens face-to-face and is facilitated through the online space, so I'm not sure it works well enough.... Additionally, can I screenshot online content from groups on FB and Twitter or do I need to seek permission?

Much appreciated!

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Hi everybody,
Just wanted to share my CL map and see if I can get some feedback. It's about the First Lego League, which is a community for lego robotics style competitions. Happy for any comments / critiques.
Thanks
Lee

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Hi everybody,
Just wanted to share my CL map and see if I can get some feedback. It's about the First Lego League, which is a community for lego robotics style competitions. Happy for any comments / critiques.
Thanks
Lee

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Hi All,
I am wanting to explore the CL community around Scratch as this is something I am currently trying to learn to inform my teaching. I fear this is close to Assignment 2, but I am wanting to create a PLN that links literature and technology.
For Assignment 1, should I map the general Scratch community, where people share codes/tutorials etc or should I map the 'Teaching Scratch' community? I am feeling very unclear and I am now thinking I should choose a CL community totally unrelated to my profession...

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I'm in TESOL so one of my areas of interest is second language learning and acquisition. Therefore I'm thinking of looking at (Korean) language learning communities such as the Korean Language amino (https://aminoapps.com/c/korean-language/home/) and also on places like tumblr (#langblr #studyblr). These spaces jump out to me as people are actively creating resources such as grammar lessons and vocabulary lists for people to use, but they often link it to an interest such as Kpop song lyrics, culture (food, folklore), or even things like video games. I went to look in these places when I tried to play a video game in Korean and found it quite helpful!

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Initially I wanted to use Assignment 1 to feed directly into my current practice as a Prep teacher: I joined a closed fb group this year, of Australian Prep Teachers. Because of this group I now follow some prep teachers on Instagram. I can see this as potential for the assignment because I think it's a connected network that would extend to the other platforms. Then I began questioning whether or not this would meet the assignment requirements, or perhaps the topic was too broad.
My second idea was to delve in to a completely new area of personal interest that I know next to nothing about: pottery.
Now I'm lost!

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Hi Kay
have an idea for Assignment 1 just uploaded a word file to this padlet. Hope you can see the diagram. The Experimental Aircraft Association (www.eaa.org) is a peer-driven entity setup 50 yrs ago for private pilots. Now a huge international organisation. EAA links pilots, or would-be pilots with the things they need, like flight schools, legal advocacy, other aviation interests etc. There are blogs, mentoring services, all based on membership fees. No gov or retailer support. Thoughts?

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After a few false starts, I have come across the sketchnote community on Twitter, facebook and Instagram.  There are a couple of different sketchnote sites that are being run as places to share sketchnoting strategies and techniques.  The Twitter and Insa pages and hashtages are in usage with many different participants creating their own content and commenting on others' content.  There are a few different Twitter accounts that each
seem to work as a connected learning community without a commercial interest.  Both also have their own website and initiate particular things (EG: world sketchnote day) but don't seem to run for a profit or be controlling the create process except to prompt sharing.
Question 1: is this a suitable connected learning community?
Question 2: should I focus on the community as a whole or just one of the groups?

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The other idea I have is to explore the Writing Prompts community on Reddit. Users can post writing prompts about anything and everything and the community can read and give feedback on the responses. I know of a couple of published novels that got started in r/writingprompts. They have online resources, discussion boards and around 3000 members. Would this be suitable?
Thanks,
Suzanne.

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Idea - should I be looking for something better? 

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Idea - should I be looking for something better? 

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Ok, so I've been struggling to work out where to start and what kind of learning environment I want to look for... I'm considering looking at the decorating technique called decoupage which I do a bit of and which I think fits the bill as there's a fair bit of content creation (mostly photos and instructional videos, but probably more if I delve a bit deeper). I don't know if it's an issue that people often sell their work? The learning environment is not generated by a company/product though... so ok?
But... I'm also just wondering if this is the right kind of thing. Other areas I've considered I think are too advice/information based and while lots of learning happens, there's minimal creation of content. Are we better off sticking to an area more closely linked to education? Or is craft going to cut it?! :-)
Thanks!

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I've been investigating the area of robotics and AI as a personal interest. This is a huge area, but for educational purposes, I think I can focus in on the LegoLeague robotics competitions that are held across primary and secondary schools. This is essentially an international competition and it feeds off local interests and is supported by collaboration / sharing of ideas through well established networks and social media worlwide. The forums are super active. I haven't started a CL map yet, so I might see how that starts to look.
Cheers
Lee

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I've been struggling to think of an idea but I thought perhaps of looking at the birdwatching community. As a (very) amateur birdwatcher, I'm not really connected to networks but I know it's a pretty intense community. Birders have online forums, networks, boards, etc. to let each other know what interesting birds are about, and people will fly to the other side of the country if they spot a rare bird mentioned on a forum.  Am I anywhere near the right track?

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As an aspiring librarian I am really interested in Goodreads as a connected learning environment but I'm not sure if it counts given that activity occurs only on the one website. I do believe that the platform supports connected learning as it is interested based and users do learn through producing content, like book reviews and creative writing. I am not sure how I can justify my choice. Any thoughts?

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Are the examples for Assignment 1 just Assignment 1 or have the authors built Assignment 2 into their blog posts? The amount of work in the examples suggests that it's a lot more than the connected learning  map and the 2500 words.

Can someone please clarify for me

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I was thinking that I would possibly use my current interest in Reggio/Discovery play education as my assignment topic, as I have recently become part of a range of social media groups (on Facebook and Instagram so far) and started further reading into the topic through my recent placement in the kindergarten. What I have found so far is Q&A type posts, sharing of articles and reading/videos of interest, and sharing of learning spaces for feedback and support. Would this be an appropriate ideas for the assignment?

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I’m tossing up between Wikitongues and UniLang. Wikitongues seems a bit more modern and is dedicated to creating YouTube videos documenting people speaking languages (especially endangered languages). Anybody can upload a video of themselves speaking a language they speak (after free registration). Using free subtitling software, anybody can contribute transcripts and/or translations for the videos to help document language changes and preserve the language(s) for future generations to learn about in case the language becomes extinct. It uses meta-focused Wikimedia, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. UniLang is a forum (a bit old school, but good) and it allows anybody to contribute lessons, dictionaries, games, etc to sub-forums for just about every language there is. It has free manuals showing you how to code dictionaries/games, etc. It only uses the forum, though. So no YouTube, Twitter, etc. Am I on the right track here?

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Looking at the flipped learning network. There are a network of blogs, videos, vlogs, podcasts, many people that tweet, conferences and presenters, and the list goes on. Would this get too big, or is this okay just keep it focused?

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This case study based on World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) highlights the type of thing you are looking for. Notice how it is based around a central interest (WWE) and there is a central forum (in this case the Wrestling Boards) but it is enriched and links out to other online spaces (in 'openly networked' & highlighted in image below). The members learn through production centred activity which they share. https://dmlhub.net/wp-content/uploads/files/learning-the-ropes-final-2.pdf

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Hi Kay,
I'm thinking of exploring the connected learning platform Busuu. Busuu is an online language learning platform. I haven't listened to your lectures or tutes yet, so I am interested in hearing your opinion. It is peer-driven and interest centred so I'm hoping this would qualify...
Amy Fischer

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Hi Kay,

Thank-you for the informative tutorial.. I want to check that I am on the right track:

-Who are the learners? Educators in any field.
-What is their shared interest? BreakoutEDU - gamification tool
-What digital content are they creating/sharing? They share existing and self-created games to use with the BreakoutEDU kit, including how to make own kit without purchasing from BreakoutEDU themselves.
-How do they support each other? They provide feedback to each other through facebook, twitter. They upload and share game files via google drive and facebook private messaging. They also share videos to show games in action.
-What knowledge are they creating? Games that can be used in education using BreakoutEDU tools or similar.
-How do they create this knowledge? Participants either adjust existing games for their needs and reshare, or create games from scratch.
-What social technologies do they use? Facebook and twitter (#breakoutedu)- not sure how they interconnect yet.. ;)

How am I going?

The only pitfall I could find in relation to your list is that the learning is based around a product. The FB group is officially run by the company, however they allow discussion regarding creating your own kit - which would mean NOT buying their product. They also allow open sharing of games which means NOT paying for a subscription to access their premade games. Would this be enough of a pitfall to not be suitable for the assignment?

- Barbara (incognito)

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I'm thinking of looking at a K-pop band I love called BTS. They have a massive online social media presence. The band just recently released a global project called Armypedia, which is like a digital archive of the group's career. On the website fans around the world can scan QR codes they find online and in real life. These QR codes are linked to a specific date, so after a code is scanned, members post a memory (photo, artwork, text, video etc.) about BTS that is related to that specific date. I've been seeing lots of people interacting and sharing the codes with each other on forums and on Twitter to help each other unlock missing pieces.

Am I on the right track?

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Considering looking at meal prepping (#mealprep) for assignment 1. I am interested in how people use this concept/hashtag to create and share content online. The content created varies in its mode - e.g. text recipes and blogs, pictures, videos etc.  I feel that it is an openly accessible community of learners with a shared purpose, and members of the community provide feedback to those creating content and suggestions/hacks for their fellow readers.
It is an incredibly broad topic so I wonder if I need to figure out how to narrow this down if it is appropriate. I am wondering if I focus on a subgroup like meal prep on a budget or for a specific nutrition plan (e.g. paleo, keto etc.).  Or, if the broad scope of the topic is rich to investigate how this community responds to change and evolves over time.

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I was looking at a gaming connected learning environment. Inspired by my teenage sons, I was surprised at how much connected learning is going on in these environments. Not just playing games! I noticed most communities are based around a single game rather than general gaming. Is this on the right track?

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Hi Kay,
I was considering exploring the connected environment surrounding innovation and entrepreneurship. I was specifically considering critiquing the connected learning environment that now exists at another university, which is open to all students and involves workshops, face-to-face collaborative catch-ups, pitching competitions, social media collaborative spaces etc. Is this within the realms of assignment 1, or does it miss the brief being that it is within the confines of a university? It is not a formal course (although students may opt to do related formal courses), and is an opt-in set-up.
Happy for your thoughts here...

Cheers

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Hi Kay,

I was thinking of looking at travel opportunities for solo travelers. I'm not 100% sure yet but know that I will end up turning myself into knots if I can't come up with a feasible idea ......

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Hi Kay, the school I work for have been very specific this year about not wanting staff to participate in social media using real names.

I understand the point of your request to have a real or identifiable name and avatar etc, but I will not be able to do so at this stage. Will this affect my ability to participate in this course? - Barbara

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What's everyone thinking of doing for a connected learning map? I'm toying with quilting (which I would do in my spare time ... if I had any between working and parenting). Cheers 😀