EdTech: Connecting with communities of practice for PLD
Whenever people with a common interest have an identified online place, forum or method to connect with peers and discuss issues of common interest, we can say that a community of practice exists.
This module explores where communities for supporting online practice might be found and how you might check it is the right one for you.
Aim
This module will help you connect with communities of practice for Professional Learning and Development (PLD).
Objective
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Carry out an ordered search for relevant online professional communities of practice
- Identify some simple guidelines to make your engagement with online communities more effective
Digital Teaching Professional Framework
This module covers the EdTech component - G2 : Progression and CPD: strategies to develop digital skills and pedagogy
- Use online resources or social media to identify suitable training and professional development opportunities.
- Use online resources or social media to update one's subject-specific competences.
- Use online resources or social media to learn about new teaching methods and strategies.
- Use online resources or social media to search for and identify digital resources which support professional development.
- Use the exchange in digital professional communities as a source of professional development.
- Use online training opportunities, e.g. video tutorials, MOOCs, webinars etc.
- Use digital technologies and environments to provide training opportunities for colleagues and peers.
- Use professional collaborative networks as a source for one's own professional development.
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Feedback about this module
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We greatly appreciate the time taken to provide us with feedback on each module. We regularly review all the feedback provided and use it to inform the development of new modules. Subject to funds being available and other constraints, we will amend existing modules where feedback shows this is required.Feedback from other members about this module
Some good points--would've been better to have some links or lists of subject areas/specialist forums. Rather resource light.
Being a member of various networks such as TES, LinkedIn, ATS Facebook groups, Twitter and others has had a great impact on my current practice. It's great to learn from each other, share experiences and ideas and to recognize that we are a part of a larger community of educators whose aim is to support our learners every way we can.
Made me aware more of the impact of using social media sites for informal discussion
Good reminder or websites for support.
Reaffirmed the importance on online communities. I am on some groups on Facebook, and often skip past posts and this reminded that actually just taking the time to read the posts and comments could support me in my practice. I don't need to contribute, but actively reading will support me and I can then share information with colleagues if appropriate
ally insightful
A very quick overview of methods and resources to underpin the importance of sharing good practice
I like the idea of joining teaching groups. I have never considered it before. It would be interesting to join a group and to see the benefits.
I found this useful in thinking about what professional communities I can connect with and benefit from.
Not sure about this practice.
Good Module , Many Thanks.
interesting introduction to the module.
Very good, too much of a leap for the formative testing
Good
Informing me to join Facebook is so antiquated I expect to see it on Sunday afternoon BBC TV
Good way for teachers to find out information for their area subjects or if not sure on anything.
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Collaborating is a key part of your PLD. These badges look at how you can connect with others to help develop your personal learning and training. This is the Adopting stage, which recognises you have started using networks and communities of practice.
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