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Personal Learning Environment (PLE) is a way for an individual to have his or
her own control in learning. We have our own personal toolbox of resources to
help us in our learning and we use these digital tools to interact with others.
When creating my PLE, I didn’t realize certain websites were actually helping
me with my learning. I think using technology is a great way to learn. In the
video “The Networked Student”, it discussed how the student used digital tools
to allow him to gain a better understanding on certain topics. He was also
taught that building a network would strengthen his learning process. What he
was doing was kind of similar to what my peers and I were doing for this
course. We are taking control of our learning, and make connections with
others. Blogging is a great way to making connections. We get to read other
people’s opinions, and we also get to express our own thoughts. In 5 to 10
years, I hope to be a teacher. I know that being a teacher is probably one of
the hardest jobs ever. It is crucial for adults to teach children at a young
age certain things and to help them with their development. With the help of
technology, I can read blogs written by teachers to help me with planning
lessons, and learn different techniques in teaching a class.
My
current PLE consists of Hotmail, Blogger, Tumblr, Youtube, Twitter, Instagram,
and Brock’s Isaak/Sakai website. Hotmail is where I get most of my emails,
which is very important because it is how I communicate with my past teachers
and peers. I added Blogger because I am using it for this course to read my
classmates’ blogs, and to write my thoughts on what I learned in the course.
Tumblr is my favourite website to blog. It’s the one place where I get to be
‘free’ and not be judged. The website also informs me on many events that are
happening around the world, and teaches me a lot. For example, I learn
different recipes and DIY crafts. I use Youtube a lot for entertainment, but to
also watch people’s vlogs. I find them very interesting, and again I listen to
other people’s thoughts on certain things. I use Twitter and Instagram to
connect with my friends from high school and university. I think Twitter is
great way to get news, and celebrity gossip (yes I am one of those
individuals). I follow Brock University, so they keep me updated on what is
going around at the school. Finally, Brock’s Isaak/Sakai website is probably
the website I use the most because it is where I get readings, lecture notes,
and so on. I also get to interact with my peers, and ask questions. Session 2
taught me that networking is very important and that with the help of digital
tools, I can control my own learning.
- Jenny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XwM4ieFOotA
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