What a great way to learn! Last Saturday we participated in a Google Hangout with educators that use technology from all over the world to talk about connected learning. It was eye-opening to experience this type of social interaction to learn what others are thinking, exploring and doing in education. This was my first time participating in an event like this. Technology is so great when it works and allows for these types of experiences. The conversation and discussion made me think of a recent story on VPR, Not Your Granma's High School: Personalized Learning Plans about how Vermont legislature just mandated that every student in grades 7-12 develops a personal learning plan. What are the pros and con of this new type of assessment?
Coordinate and Amplify - He explains that in marketing (I interpreted it to any advocacy for something you believe in), the best way to convince someone of something is not to go out and evangelize it, it is connections that bring change. This post made me think that it is stories that convince people to embrace ideas. Is there a video or media project of connected learning stories? This could be another idea for me for my capstone.
I think that is an awesome idea for a capstone, Stephanie! You could interview adults and teens and children alike about their connected learning, and maybe it will go viral like Michael Wesch's video : ) Aim high!
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