June 2011 Teachers as Learners Conference Keynote, Griffin, GA

1. “the worldis my textbook” participatory learning and new media for connecting, creating, and collaborating with studentsbuffy j.hamilton || june 2011 CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/charamelody/4546946888/sizes/l/in/photostream/

2. a vision of today’s learners CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/missfortune/4595054105/in/faves-10557450@N04/

3. growing up digital Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/courosa/3605504536/sizes/o/

4. mobile Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/_lovenothing/3772984885/sizes/l/

5. multi-taskers

6. continuously connected CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/martosc/5163826399/sizes/l/in/photostream/

7. socially networked CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/phefrade/3129356346/sizes/o/in/photostream/

8. information is plentiful; effective filtering is a challenge CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/28481088@N00/3430131473/sizes/o/in/photostream/

9. they’re leaving digital footprints CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/andy_5322/104324029/sizes/z/

10. the myth of the digital native CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/limonada/340723505/sizes/o/in/photostream/

11. a participation gap exists

12. many lack new forms of “literacy, the energy supply of the information age” deborah brandt

13. many lack access or resources to connect and create

14. “this means that our democratic institutions (schools and libraries particularly) have to work hard and thoughtfully to mitigatethese forces.” Deborah Brandt

15. “the more that the school organizes literacy teaching and learning to serve the needs of the economic system, the more it betrays its democratic possibilities” deborah brandt

16. how can educators harness the power of social media and new media literacies to close the gap and grow each student’s cultural capital?

17. how do we disrupt what paulo freire terms the “banking” system of education that devalues inquiry? Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/stuckincustoms/4034124468/sizes/l/

18. “innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity - not a threat” william pollard Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/star-dust/709945164/sizes/o/

19. http://spotlight.macfound.org/blog/entry/how-to-create-engaged-classrooms-hint-it-doesnt-start-with-technology/

21. we can’t cultivate networked learners without putting pedagogy before tools CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/wheatfields/116732195/sizes/l/in/photostream/

22. foundational frameworks: participatory learning participation for engagement and networked learning participation for professional growth

23. part 1: foundational frameworks: participatory learning

24. lenses of participatory librarianship and participatory learning CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidz/822970543/sizes/z/

25. “It’s all about learning… how is this going to fundamentally enrich a conversation? There isn’t a part of the library that isn’t about learning. Learning is a collaborative conversation.” Dr. David Lankes CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcwathieu/2980385784/sizes/l/in/faves-10557450@N04/ Participatory Librarianship and Change Agents: http://blip.tv/file/1566813

26. sparking and igniting conversations cc licensed flickr photo by jurvetson: http://flickr.com/photos/jurvetson/2643699255/

27. shared ownership of learning and conversations for learning CC image viahttp://www.flickr.com/photos/soldiersmediacenter/1690071759/sizes/l/in/faves-10557450@N04/

28. knowledge construction and creation cc licensed flickr photo by Ian Muttoo: http://flickr.com/photos/imuttoo/2631466945/

29. focus on inquiry and learning

30. the inquiry driven classroom… CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/atbaker/53743882/sizes/l/in/faves-10557450@N04/

31. values dis-ease--there are many questions raised without answers Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/eleaf/2536358399/sizes/l/ Source: http://www.slideshare.net/buffyjhamilton/buffy-hamilton-response-to-paulo-freire

32. establishes more than the teacher as validator of knowledge/ work CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/sudhamshu/4208690449/sizes/o/in/photostream/ Source: http://www.slideshare.net/buffyjhamilton/buffy-hamilton-response-to-paulo-freire

33. nurtures a feeling of responsibility to oneself and to the class CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/alltoomuch/3389937799/sizes/l/in/faves-10557450@N04/ Source: http://www.slideshare.net/buffyjhamilton/buffy-hamilton-response-to-paulo-freire

34. recognizes classroom as a complicated, non-laboratory place filled with complex, caring human beings Source: http://www.slideshare.net/buffyjhamilton/buffy-hamilton-response-to-paulo-freire

35. fights culture of school that wants THE right answer Source: http://www.slideshare.net/buffyjhamilton/buffy-hamilton-response-to-paulo-freire

36. exercises patience- doesn't give up too quickly and realizes community/learning/inquiry doesn't happen overnight Source: http://www.slideshare.net/buffyjhamilton/buffy-hamilton-response-to-paulo-freire

37. values transparency and make the class part of determining what is occurring Source: http://www.slideshare.net/buffyjhamilton/buffy-hamilton-response-to-paulo-freire Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/somegeekintn/3368983089/sizes/l/

39. relatively low barriers to artistic expression and civic engagement

40. strong support for creating and sharing one’s creations with others

41. what is known by the most experienced ispassed along to novices

42. members believe that their contributions matter

43. members feel some degree of social connection with one another CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/buildingunity/303497031/sizes/l/in/faves-10557450@N04/

44. literate learning communities form around shared interests, questions, and passions in a participatory site of practice CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/auro/230377281/sizes/o/in/faves-10557450@N04/

45. a participatory model of learning is scalable to any subject area or age group Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/grumbler/331346446/sizes/l/

46. a participatory climate amplifies the possibilities for creating conversations for learning via multiple mediums

47. “embrace the potentials and challenges of this [participatory] emerging culture not as a replacement for existing print practices but as an expansion of them” ~henry jenkins~

48. create conversations about multiple ways of reading and writing today’s world

49. part 2: participation for engagement and networked learning

50. http://teachweb2.blogspot.com/2010/01/personal-learning-environments-student.html

52. your librarian can help you run with this framework and these tools for learning CC image via http://goo.gl/C7zHC

53. create conversations for learning via mobile learning

56. conversations via networked learning with experts around the world

57. collaborative learning and knowledge building with cloud computing

58. digital learning portfolios

61. digital research “texts”

62. digital storytelling

68. network, attention literacy, and information dashboards

69. netvibes

70. netvibes

71. symbaloo

72. curation

73. curation

74. inquiry, engagement, and collective intelligence face to face

75. inquiry, engagement, and collective intelligence via virtual mediums

76. networked learning communities

77. networked learning communities

78. participate through blogging and video YouTube CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/23963573@N08/3606295240/sizes/z/ Wordpress CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/hansdorsch/2760619428/

83. creating conversations for assessment

85. part 3: participation for professional growth

86. energize your mind and spirit by plugging into the wisdom of the crowd and growing your personal learning network Image used under a CC license http://www.flickr.com/photos/sookie/101363593/sizes/l/in/faves-10557450@N04/

87. “Once you start doing, things become a lot more real. You make mistakes. You learn. You practice. Once you start doing, you can interact with others who have done. You suddenly join a fraternity of those who’ve done something similar.” Chris Brogan Image used under a CC license http://www.flickr.com/photos/sookie/101363593/sizes/l/in/faves-10557450@N04/ Blog post via http://bit.ly/bI1ot8

88. learning communities: ning

89. learning communities: ning

90. youtube

91. slideshare

92. delicious

94. skype

95. twitter

96. organize and manage your information dashboards

97. anytime, anywhere learning: free webinars http://www.futureofeducation.com/

98. face to face conferences

99. CC image via CC image iva http://www.flickr.com/photos/cristina29/3878346622/in/faves-10557450@N04/

100. “enchantment transforms situations and relationships.”Guy Kawasaki, Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions CC image via http://goo.gl/V9vO6

101. it is not enough to capture their minds---you must capture their hearts CC image via http://goo.gl/CPgfo

102. willingness to grow and evolve CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/anandham/4499539060/sizes/z/

103. curious and inquisitive CC image from http://www.flickr.com/photos/acorna/2933985763/sizes/l/

104. a sense of play cc licensed photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/larimdame/3630728238/sizes/l/in/set-72157619795765502/

105. learn from failure and be resilient Image used under a cc license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/dancingpoodle/247148086/sizes/z/in/faves-10557450@N04/

106. baby steps are OK

107. embrace muddiness cc licensed flickr photo by harold.lloyd (won't somebody think of the bokeh?): http://flickr.com/photos/safetylast/4068790874/

108. team player and collaborator CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/wwworks/1384952210/sizes/o/in/faves-10557450@N04/

109. lifelong learner Image used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/mymollypop/2646559132/sizes/l/

110. create enchantment and engagement CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/beth19/4627578764/sizes/l/

111. “No risk, no art. No art, no reward.” Seth Godin CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/pure9/2606460947/sizes/o/ Seth Godin, September 2010 http://bit.ly/9Vkh1K

112. CC image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/lachlanhardy/2392316006/sizes/l/in/faves-10557450@N04/

113. contact information buffy.hamilton@gmail.com http://theunquietlibrarian.wordpress.com http://theunquietlibrarian.wikispaces.com Twitter: @buffyjhamilton

115. - -. “Learning in a Participatory Culture: A Conversation About New Media and Education (Part Three).”

116. Confessions of an Aca Fan. N.p., 12 Feb. 2010. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <http://henryjenkins.org/‌2010/‌02/‌learning_in_a_participatory_cu.html>. Lankes, R. David. “Extended Biography.” Virtual Dave. N.p., 11 Jan. 2006. Web. 29 Sept. 2010. <http://quartz.syr.edu/‌rdlankes/‌blog/‌?p=93>. - - -. “Participatory Librarianship and Change Agents.” BlipTV. Web. 29 Sept. 2010. <http://www.blip.tv/‌file/‌1566813/>.