May+29

Today, we'll check in and see where we are with the assignments and activities for today. There were a lot of things to do, so let's sit back, //**__relax__**// and start from the top. If you have any particular questions you would like addressed today, feel free to give a heads up by adding them below.


 * YOUR QUESTIONS: **
 * How do I upload my PLN graphic?
 * When I save a site to Diigo, how can I also post it to Twitter, Edmodo, etc.?
 * How can I share a link with the MEDU 603 Diigo group?
 * How do I see the people following the organizations in Twitter?
 * How do these technologies all interconnect?
 * How can I organize within and follow each tool? How can I organize the tools into a "dashboard" as Rheingold?
 * How do I know if somebody replied to the tweet I sent out?


 * Sharing**
 * Excellent contributions to the Edmodogroup! Is there anything in particular you would like to share/discuss with the group? Two things I'm impressed with and appreciate:
 * The quality of the posts - very interesting, useful and relevant information is being posted, many items that are new to me!
 * The conversation that is occurring around the posts. This is not easy --- because it takes TIME. You are taking the time to investigate the links and provide some added value. Excellent!
 * Reading**
 * We're almost done with this interesting and engaging book! For today, you were to have read through //Chapter 5 (Social Has A Shape: Why Networks Matter)//. What ideas in each chapter stand out for you most? How are your skills in these areas? How are you developing your skills in this course? How will you continue to develop them?


 * New Technology**
 * 1) //We will share our PLNs and post to the wiki pages linked to the left.// Using paper (and your camera phone) //**or**// a tool such as the Google Draw tool (in Google Docs/Drive), create a map of your current personal learning network (PLN) - digital and analog. Ask yourself the questions: //When I want/need to learn something, where do I go? What people, tools, etc. do I use to learn?// The examples below should help. Once you have created a diagram of your current PLN, post it to your personal wiki page linked in the navigation on the left under **Our Wiki Pages**.
 * Read the article in Wikipedia.
 * Creating a PLN (discovered by Shelley)
 * Example 1 2


 * Each of you will have a chance to share how your RSS reader, Twitter account and Facebook pages are developing. I also thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog entries. Excellent writing, engaging ideas, deep reflection and commenting. Very impressed!
 * This was posted last week (via Will Richardson). What are your thoughts on this? I'd like to take a few minutes to hear your opinions.
 * 1) Can you identify the fifty smartest or most accomplished people who share your passion or interests, regardless of where you reside?
 * 2) How many of these people are currently in your professional/personal networks?
 * 3) How many of these people have you been able to engage actively in an initiative related to your shared passions or interests?
 * 4) To how many of these people would you feel comfortable reaching out and mobilizing in a new initiative related to your shared passions and interests?
 * 5) For these fifty people, how effectively are you using social media to increase your mutual awareness of each other's activities?

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 * Lastly, we'll get caught up on Diigo as our social bookmarking tool and demonstrate its additional features of highlighting and group conversation. We'll install the toolbar on your computer in the lab. Make sure that you have joined the Diigo MEDU 603 - PLN group before class. How might we use the Diigo MEDU 603 group?


 * Checklist of assignments for Tuesday, May 31**
 * Two (2) general sharing items posted to Edmodo.
 * Finish //Chapter 6// in Net Smart
 * Catch up on any outstanding assignments

** Next Meeting: Thursday, May 31 - 5:00-8:00 PM**