We are in a time of hyperbolic change in teaching fueled by technological change, and for the first time in history, we are having a pretty difficult time describing the future for which we are preparing our students. This is one reason why learning has become a critical part of what it is to teach.
Through experiencing the 23 things, you have taken the first steps to try and get your brain around what it means to be an effective educator in the 21st Century. The next step in your journey will be to explore some of the emerging technologies that are increasingly being used by educators to form and cultivate their Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) — connecting themselves to people and resources that help them do their jobs.
To be effective in the knowledge-based economies that we are preparing our students for, we as educators MUST also engage in continuous learning. Are great way to locate opportunities for learning, is through joining and participating with professional organizations.
Belonging to a professional organization means participating in global learning communities, exhibiting leadership and technology skills to others, evaluating and reflecting on current research, and contributing to the effectiveness and vitality of the teaching profession, school and community
In this thing, you will take a look at the social networking site called Ning. With Ning, you can set up your own social network such as a Professional Learning Network or book club. To learn more about Ning, check out one of the education related groups such as: MACUL, or Ning in Education, or so a search for 'school' or 'education' in the search box at the top right of the page.
Take a look at the below lisnk to educational organizations in the area of instructional technology and media.
TECHNOLOGY
International Society for Technology in Education
http://www.iste.org
Michigan Association for Computer Users and Learners (MACUL)
http://www.macul.org
Two Way Interactive Connections in Education (TWICE)
http://www.twice.cc
REMC Mi Streamnet
http://www.mistreamnet.org
LIBRARY & MEDIA SERVICES
American Library Association (ALA)
http://www.ala.org
American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
http://www.ala.org/aasl
MeL: The Michigan eLibrary
http://www.mel.org
Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME)
http://www.mimame.org
Michigan Online Resources for Educators
http://more.mel.org
Michigan Virtual High School
http://www.mivhs.org
REMC Organization and Bid list
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http://www.remc.org
Task:
As you look through Ning, the MACUL Space Ning, MACUL, and ISTE - reflect in a blog post about the potential uses of a PLN within your organization. What opportunities do you see? What problems do you think about with joining a professiona learnin network?
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