ETC647 Lesson 1 Discussion Reflections

Thanks for your active contributions in Lesson 1 discussion!  We had good interactions in our discussions in the topics of Connectivism, ONLE, & PLE.

Here are some reflections to share with you to help you to enhance your further learning:

1.     One concept we need to clarify: it is not all online learning is considered as ONLE/PLE.  It is important to understand the differences between ONLE/PLE and other types of online learning.  Connectivism is the learning theory that ONLE/PLE is built upon.  Frequently, Web 2.0 tools are integrated to deliver ONLE/PLE instructions because Web 2.0 tools have the characteristics of open, network, and social.

2.      "ONLE/PLE instructional strategies" are the keys in our class.  I would like to remind us to think what effective ONLE/PLE instructional strategies are that we can integrate to support our Connectivism instructions via multiple Web 2.0tools.

3.     Unfortunately, our Lesson 1 discussion did not set any new records in comparing to previous semesters.  In fact, our average posting was the lowest one historically.  Let's set our mindset differently, our contributions to lesson discussions is more than just our own personal learning.  Your active and interactive lesson contribution to lesson discussions enrich ETC647's ONLE and support future 647 students' learning.  Remember, current 647's ONLE was created by previous students. Shouldn't we do the same thing for the upcoming students?

4.     If we set new records for lesson discussion, we all can earn a Comrade in Arms Badge (CIA) or a Paul Revere Badge (PR).  See

·       ETC647 Lesson Discussion Statistics at: http://etc647.wetpaint.com/page/ETC647+Lesson+Discussion+Statistics

·       For Global Digital Citizen Passport information, see: http://etc647.wetpaint.com/page/Global+Digital+Citizen+Passport