This document discusses new learning communities and connectivism as a learning theory for the digital age. It defines a learning ecosystem as a framework that incorporates tools and multiple touch points to support learners. New learning communities can help learners become more self-directed, critical thinkers who can collaborate. Strategies for new learning communities include modeling tools, providing tutorials, and using various phases of engagement.

1. New Learning Communities: Practical Applications

2. Backchannels & Resources Hashtag/Twittersearch #nmedtech Resource sitehttp://nmtiepresentation.pbworks.com/New-Learning-Communities%3A-Practical-Applications

3. Interesting HE DE Data is saying:

4. What is a New Learning Community?

6. Add some new theory to the mix:

7. Connectivism is: "a learning theory for the digital age” Though some argue, not a theory but rather a viewpoint… Check out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connectivism_%28learning_theory%29#cite_note-idtl-0 Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age, International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, Vol. 2 No. 1, Jan 2005 digital age,"

8. Learning Ecosystem is: A way to make sense out of the chaos! “A learning ecosystem is a framework for understanding new learning environments that incorporate a variety of tools (ie: course management systems, Web 2.0 applications) and multiple touch points (web, client, mobile) that aims to make transparent to the members of the learning community various channels (relationships, pathways, protocols) in support of learners (who learn in a variety of contexts) as facilitated by a master learner who models the strategies of how to use the channels.” Holly Rae Bemis-Schurtz http://newlearningcommunities.pbworks.com/Learning-Ecosystems-for-New-Learning-Communities

10. Bio Mimicry/Bio Teams are: Cool ways of looking at communication, teamwork, and leadership! http://newlearningcommunities.pbworks.com/Organizational-Biomimicry

12. Critical Thinkers

13. Able to develop, navigate & use PLNs

14. Able to collaborate

15. Increased motivation, satisfaction, success, retentionCreating safe spaces, being master learner, differentiating learning Graphic from http://www.webweaver.nu/clipart/gardening.shtml

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17. Be Transparent, Provide Tutorials Tell them the tools they will be using and why https://nmsu-otl.pbworks.com/Learning-Ecosystem Show them some basics of the tools they’ll use https://nmsu-otl.pbworks.com/Spring-2010-Orientation

18. Strategies Modeling, Exposure, Scaffolding I.E. Identity, Presence, Personal Learning Network (PLN) http://plnlab.pbworks.com/Julia I.E. Webconferencing/Chat – Start w/ whole class synch meeting, model with teacher-student chat, recommend buddy chat and small group chats I.E. Knowledge creation - model wiki use, recommend wiki page or gdoc for group projects

19. Strategies Explicit yet flexible(choices) instructions for activities I.E. Reflection with multiple options Authentic assessment & evaluation I.E. tied to goals, outcomes, & activities Communication & Feedback! Mail, weekly announcements, guides & instructions, Discussions, etc.

20. Phases of Engagement

21. In Action… Let’s go see a program and course in action! Please ask any questions or request any demo that you would like to see.