The networked learning framework: A model for networked professional learning utilizing social networking sites

This chapter describes the Networked Learning Framework (NLF), a networked learning model utilized in the development of a networked teacher professional development (nTPD) program. The NLF is a model which combines the use of social media tools found in common social networking sites with guided on...

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Main Authors: Ostashewski, Nathaniel, Reid, D.
Other Authors: Jared Keengwa
Format: Book Chapter
Published: Information Science Reference (imprint of IGI Global) 2013
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/7378
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description This chapter describes the Networked Learning Framework (NLF), a networked learning model utilized in the development of a networked teacher professional development (nTPD) program. The NLF is a model which combines the use of social media tools found in common social networking sites with guided online activities to deliver innovative and engaging learning opportunities. One implementation of the NLF, the nTPD Courselet, delivered in a social networking site for Alberta teachers, is described in detail. Teachers report that the sharing of resources, reflective blogs, and collegial discussions are the most valuable outcomes of nTPD Courselets. Design principals and factors for designers of faculty PD developers to follow when using the Networked Learning Framework, as well as descriptions of two other NLF implementations, are presented in the chapter. Further research to identify effective supports for social networking novices and ways to build online facilitator capacity are needed.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-73782023-02-07T08:01:23Z The networked learning framework: A model for networked professional learning utilizing social networking sites Ostashewski, Nathaniel Reid, D. Jared Keengwa Lydia Kyei-Blankson This chapter describes the Networked Learning Framework (NLF), a networked learning model utilized in the development of a networked teacher professional development (nTPD) program. The NLF is a model which combines the use of social media tools found in common social networking sites with guided online activities to deliver innovative and engaging learning opportunities. One implementation of the NLF, the nTPD Courselet, delivered in a social networking site for Alberta teachers, is described in detail. Teachers report that the sharing of resources, reflective blogs, and collegial discussions are the most valuable outcomes of nTPD Courselets. Design principals and factors for designers of faculty PD developers to follow when using the Networked Learning Framework, as well as descriptions of two other NLF implementations, are presented in the chapter. Further research to identify effective supports for social networking novices and ways to build online facilitator capacity are needed. 2013 Book Chapter http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/7378 10.4018/978-1-4666-1963-0.ch004 Information Science Reference (imprint of IGI Global) restricted
spellingShingle Ostashewski, Nathaniel
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The networked learning framework: A model for networked professional learning utilizing social networking sites
title The networked learning framework: A model for networked professional learning utilizing social networking sites
title_full The networked learning framework: A model for networked professional learning utilizing social networking sites
title_fullStr The networked learning framework: A model for networked professional learning utilizing social networking sites
title_full_unstemmed The networked learning framework: A model for networked professional learning utilizing social networking sites
title_short The networked learning framework: A model for networked professional learning utilizing social networking sites
title_sort networked learning framework: a model for networked professional learning utilizing social networking sites
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/7378