To jump right into it, I'm first going to discuss my thoughts on PLE/PLN.
At first, I thought PLE was an acronym for (P)precise (L)learning (E)evaluation. I don't know why but I just thought it made sense being that this is an online learning course. Anyway, after figuring out that I was all the way off, I learned a few valuable things; the first obvious one being that PLE actually stands for (P)personal (L)learning (E)environment. Upon learning this, I did some more readings and understood that it is a system that we learners use to aid, control and manage the way we learn. I also learned that according to digital study skills article, a PLE can pretty much be anything, that there is no specific way to have it but to your own liking. I think PLE's are a great way to get organized and stay organized especially for post secondary students because it is a brilliant way to help them
1) Set their OWN goals
2) Manage their learning, and
3) Communicate with others while in the process of learning
 |
| Addo, J. (CC) 2016. |
 |
| Addo, J. (CC) 2016. |
This week we were asked to create our own PLE diagrams and compare them to the other resources that was provided. My PLE (shown below) is based on the learning tools that I am currently, and majority of the time am always, using when on my laptop or phone. I used five different categories, similar to the one in MALAN'S Prezi, to explain my tools. However, when I looked at MALAN'S Prezi and my own and compared it to Drexler's 2010 diagram I noticed that she included A LOT! more detail. As Scott Leslie described in his analysis, Drexler incorporated all the orientations that strengthened her diagram. I realized that in order for my diagram to be just as compelling I have to incorporate categories that "show how information and connections can flow between tools and people in their networks" and also have a hybrid orientation - according to Leslie "For me these are typically the richest diagrams in that they depict PLE as dynamic processes in which tools and resources have uses and flow into and out of systems and conversations."
Personal: In 5-10 years from now I hope to see myself graduated from Brock and completed my MBA. I hope to be working in a hospital or bank as an HR assistant whilst working my way to becoming an HR manager. I have a lot of hope in myself and know that I can get to that point. Everyday I stop and think about my future because it's exciting and makes me want to work harder to be able to get where I want to be.
Learning: In order for me to reach that point of my life, I need to learn. I believe that my communication skills will definitely help with that. The more I practice my writing and giving formal presentations the better I become. Not only that, but the courses I am taking here at Brock University are also factors that play into my success for the future. Tools such as networking, collaborating, and resources will also help.
Environment: To better meet my learning needs I must change my environment to a strictly learning environment only. This way I can become a stronger independent learner and my focus will be placed on the positive aspects of learning.
Habits: By now I know that in order to have effective learning I need to disengage in bad habits. For instance, I know I get easily distracted and persuaded into doing other things besides school work when I know if I get it done earlier I'll have enough time to do the other things I want to do. Instead, I do the unnecessary things and my work is left to the last minute. I've tried balancing the two but that approach doesn't work, However, recently I have found that if I just do the work first then reward myself after, I have enough time to relax or go out with friends, which is a better way to help me stay on top of my work.
Moving forward, I made a word cloud using the 'Wordle' word cloud tool. This was a fun activity where I learned that it counts the number of times a word was used and makes it larger with respect to the frequency of use. For example the word 'digital' was most frequently used in my blog post last week, hence, it's the biggest word in my word cloud. Also, other words like 'footprint', 'online', 'readers' etc. were frequently used. Wordle is a good website and very user friendly!
Personal: In 5-10 years from now I hope to see myself graduated from Brock and completed my MBA. I hope to be working in a hospital or bank as an HR assistant whilst working my way to becoming an HR manager. I have a lot of hope in myself and know that I can get to that point. Everyday I stop and think about my future because it's exciting and makes me want to work harder to be able to get where I want to be.
Learning: In order for me to reach that point of my life, I need to learn. I believe that my communication skills will definitely help with that. The more I practice my writing and giving formal presentations the better I become. Not only that, but the courses I am taking here at Brock University are also factors that play into my success for the future. Tools such as networking, collaborating, and resources will also help.
Environment: To better meet my learning needs I must change my environment to a strictly learning environment only. This way I can become a stronger independent learner and my focus will be placed on the positive aspects of learning.
Habits: By now I know that in order to have effective learning I need to disengage in bad habits. For instance, I know I get easily distracted and persuaded into doing other things besides school work when I know if I get it done earlier I'll have enough time to do the other things I want to do. Instead, I do the unnecessary things and my work is left to the last minute. I've tried balancing the two but that approach doesn't work, However, recently I have found that if I just do the work first then reward myself after, I have enough time to relax or go out with friends, which is a better way to help me stay on top of my work.
No comments:
Post a Comment