#CritLit2010 Social Networked Learning

In this post of Moving the Social Networked Learning forward by George Siemens, he asks:

What is a course? What is the role of educators in social networks? How does self-paced learning with trailing social identity compare with cohort-based learning? What new tools are needed? What types of skills do educators and learners need in this environment?

What is the role of educators in social networks?

I have discussed here on the what is the role of a teacher?

How does self-paced learning with trailing social identity compare with cohort-based learning?

I have discussed here on Reflection on CCK08 experience – connections and learning.

What are the features of a blended learning model?

This blended learning model provides a comparison of the different models of learning.

What new tools are needed say in Social Networked Learning?

This use of course management systems to support e-learning provides an overview of what course management systems could offer, and the importance of a metacognitive e-learning approach when designing instruction using Course Management Systems.

This position paper sets out to inform policy makers, educators, researchers, and others of the importance of a metacognitive e-learning approach when designing instruction using Course Management Systems. Such a metacognitive approach will improve the utilization of CMSs to support learners

on their path to self-regulation. We argue that a powerful CMS incorporates features and functionalities that can provide extensive scaffolding to learners and support them in becoming self-regulated learners.

What types of skills do educators and learners need in this environment?

Jon discussed about the technology skills here for teachers.

Steve is exploring the Critical Literacy Taxonomy here, which should prove useful for developing the skills needed for educators and learners in an e-learning environment.  This could relate to the degree of expertise of educators and learners. I have also discussed the development of the taxonomy and Connectivism here.

This Information Literacy Awareness Month highlights that:

We must also learn the skills necessary to acquire, collate, and evaluate information for any situation. This new type of literacy also requires competency with communication technologies, including computers and mobile devices that can help in our day-to-day decision making.

What are the significance and implications of self-directed learning in social networks?

This Self-directed learning provides an interesting perspective on such mode of learning.

How will web 2.0 transform learning?

See this How web 2.0 will transform learning in higher education

Thanks George for his stimulating questions raised.

What are your views on the above questions?

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