https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w Use this space to share your thoughts on this week's readings about Social Learning Theories, and Thinking Through Design: Using Technology for Learning en-us 2017-05-02 19:10:35 UTC 2026-02-20 13:25:35 UTC hello@padlet.com robpower74 https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/169527113 What are your thoughts on this reading? ]]> 2017-05-02 19:16:21 UTC https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/169527113 robpower74 https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/169527631 What are your thoughts?]]> 2017-05-02 19:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/169527631 robpower74 https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/169527853 What stood out to you from these chapters?]]> 2017-05-02 19:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/169527853 robpower74 https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/169528597 In your breakout groups (as created during the Week 2 Adobe Connect session), select an app or tool from either the Pappas article, or the UNSW site. Share your group's thoughts on how it supports social learning. 

Share your group's thoughts by linking your post to the appropriate card below (edit your card, and click on "Connect to a Post"]]> 2017-05-02 19:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/169528597 robpower74 https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/169529557 Share your thoughts, or any neat resources you've found related to this week's readings!
NOTE - Feel free to insert a link to your Week 2 Blog / vLog post, if you have a lot of thoughts/ideas to share!

(edit your card, and click on "Connect to a Post" to connect it to one of the readings) ]]> 2017-05-02 19:28:09 UTC https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/169529557 robpower74 https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/171854939 2017-05-15 14:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/171854939 robpower74 https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/171855411 2017-05-15 14:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/171855411 robpower74 https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/1307437282 2021-03-14 15:22:16 UTC https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/1307437282 robpower74 https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/1307438653 2021-03-14 15:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/1307438653 laurenwebster1 https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/1522946971 Can be used and modified collaboratively and in real time. Users can directly edit the document, can suggest, and can ask questions to fellow users which will send a notification. All these factors increase social presence and collaboration within one task.]]> 2021-05-13 23:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/1522946971 https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/1522948676 - google apps can be combined for a social and collaborative environment
-encourages connectives
-conversations can happen within the documents using the chat or the comment feature
-sharing is available
-allows multiple groups at any time and logs the version history so the instructors can view the progress and contributions of the group
-easy to use for learners and instructors
-can be easily accessed
-project is always live, always up to date (no versions to confuse)
-variety of expression options (voice, written, video, drawing , drag and drop/cut and paste scrapbooking feel, - real time and delayed options)]]> 2021-05-13 23:06:25 UTC https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/1522948676 https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/1522948933 - easy to learn for teachers and students 
- interactive 
- easy form of communication between educators and students
- parents may be included in the conversation
- badges given. (gamification) ]]> 2021-05-13 23:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/1522948933 https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/1522949442 By allowing students and instructors to interact in real time. It's a video chat product that includes whiteboard, poling features and breakout rooms; academic tools that facilitate learning.]]> 2021-05-13 23:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/1522949442 sgibson66 https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/1524613144 I really appreciated Chapman, Ramondt and Smiley's (2006) outlook on the importance of building community in online forums. It really has me thinking about my own program (fully asynchronous) and how I can continue to add elements that create connections between my students and their peers. My students are working full time so the flexibility of the asynchronous classroom is important to them, but I've realized how important connection is and without it, the learning isn't quite the same. I've just created two new courses and added group projects (using MS teams), padlets, jamboards, video discussion submissions, etc., all as a way to create more connection.  We'll see how it goes! 

I also liked how Chapman et al., discussed the importance of asynchronous discussion as a way to really allow for thoughtful and reflective discourse between peers. This is something I use often in my courses.]]> 2021-05-14 13:51:14 UTC https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/1524613144 melanielee3 https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/1527329330 In chapter two of Teaching Crowds (Dron and Anderson, 2014), I found many important elements outlined in the various learning theories.
First of all, according to Social Constructivism, learning is most valuable when it's useful to the learner. Based on my own experience with teaching, students are most interested and engaged when there is a purpose to learning and when new content is grounded in "authentic contexts" (43).  This is not always easy to attain, but I try to demonstrate how concepts within the classroom connect to real life.
Secondly, it was mentioned that there is growing research that collaborative learning results in higher satisfaction and engagement, with fewer students dropping out (44-45). I have had the opportunity to teach AND learn both asynchronously and synchronously over the last year and a half.  Personally, from both a learner and teacher perspective, asynch was much less satisfying because the human connection and accountability elements were not as prevalent.
Finally, I found both Distributed Cognition and CASs particularly relevant to online learning. For example, it demonstrates how important it is for a course within an LMS to be designed and organized effectively for learners. Also, teachers need to be able to adapt to the unpredictable nature of teaching online.]]> 2021-05-15 17:54:01 UTC https://padlet.com/robpower74/m3e6iho6fk6w/wish/1527329330