Learning Networks

Chassidy Williams, M.Ed. 2/21/2019

Learning networks consist of educators that have formed their own personalized group of fellow educators and resources that will positively impact their careers both personally and professionally. This network can range from personal friends, co-workers, and/or strangers that can contribute professionally to your career advancement. Or, offline and online resources that can also contribute as well. Whether physically or virtually, the size of learning networks can provide an array of networking opportunities. In addition to networking opportunities, learning networks can also keep you up to date with new technology innovations. Regardless of how many professional developments we as educators must attend, there is always some app or website that could enhance the proficiency of our job.

​Networks can also play a huge roll in my personal growth as an educator. My growth mindset allows me to learn something new from fellow educators. Therefore, I am in a constant mindset of always learning versus having "arrived". The failing forward strategies allows me the room to fail fast. I am eager to admit to myself and other educators that I have not mastered or grasping certain elements of digital learning. The COVA Model provides the ownership and the voice that I need to be the innovator that will have an impact on teachers and students. Below are some of the digital tools that I utilize daily to engage and motivate my students. As my learning network grows, I look forward to adding more digital tools as I continue through the M.ED Digital Learning and Learning and Leading program, as well as advancing professionally. Please see my Professional Learning Networks page for more resources and networks that I am apart of or use daily.

References:

Shroff, R., Deneen, C., & Ng, E. (2011). Analysis of the technology acceptance model in examining students' behavioral intention to use an e-portfolio system. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 27(4). doi:https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.940

Clancy, M., & Gardner, J. (2017). Using Digital Portfolios to Develop Non-Traditional Domains in Special Education Settings. International Journal of EPortfolio, 7(1), 93–100. Retrieved from http://www.theijep.com/pdf/IJEP236.pdf

(2017, January 14). Retrieved from https://youtu.be/_Fby_VgVpno