- What is the quality of my learning networks: diversity, depth; and, How connected am I?
This is a tough question because of the constant evolution of the learning network. Currently, I am connected to several Diigo groups, follow blogs, produce and receive tweets, and have a constant flow of information that is fresh, engaging, and consumes more time than I am able to dedicate! I feel connected enough to engage students in connections as well. Before this course, I felt as though I was only an "end unit" of a connection. Now I manage my network and make an effort to connect others.
- How has what you learned in this course changed/altered your view of the process of learning?
I see the process of learning as connections with people, information, and life. I have come away from this course with a greater commitment to connecting students with practical applications of information - in other words, connecting students with life instead of just teaching them about it. For example, as a Spanish instructor, instead of teaching students how to interact with Spanish speakers, connect them with the Spanish-speaking world; use social networks to connect and live. After all, with such a connected and Internet dependent world, does a true language immersion still exist? Teaching them how to connect to a bilingual network may soon be an important element of L2 language instruction.
- What questions are still outstanding?
Not really sure. I am anxious to implement the
Latino Leadership social networking project with my students and put much of what I experience to work with my students. I am also looking forward to the new connections and challenges.
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