Journal Entry #7: Professional Learning Network
One of the most beneficial tools from this class is the idea of joining affinity groups. Joining affinity groups is helpful for teachers because they can use these groups as a resource for the classroom to gain and share ideas. Using social network sites as a professional learning network though may or may not be as useful depending on the project. I think social networks used in the classroom as a method of hooking the students is easier in some classes over others. Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter should not be used too often, though. I also think depending on the age of the teacher, younger teachers tend to use social media more so than older teachers. While using affinity groups excessively probably would not have any harmful effects, using social media excessively I think may cause short or long term problems such as dependency.
One of the most beneficial tools from this class is the idea of joining affinity groups. Joining affinity groups is helpful for teachers because they can use these groups as a resource for the classroom to gain and share ideas. Using social network sites as a professional learning network though may or may not be as useful depending on the project. I think social networks used in the classroom as a method of hooking the students is easier in some classes over others. Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter should not be used too often, though. I also think depending on the age of the teacher, younger teachers tend to use social media more so than older teachers. While using affinity groups excessively probably would not have any harmful effects, using social media excessively I think may cause short or long term problems such as dependency.
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