IDEAL DIGITAL LEARNING COMMUNITY

An ideal DLC needs a Definitive Purpose.

In order to bring one into fruition it needs to have a fluid technology system with the ability to update software in a fluid technological society.  In addition, needs to be able to generate a market with shared interests and have the ability to attract and retain its members.

What can one do to make an existing DLC more attractive to and welcoming for students and teachers? 
The ease of resource usage and dissemination will be a key factor in welcoming students and teachers.

DIGITAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES

I joined  EdWEB (http://www.edweb.net/) because of its mission to support Collaboration in Education (http://home.edweb.net/about-edweb/).

I also joined MIT Open Course ware for learning and skill acquisition and development.

There is no need to reinvent the wheel.  I can use my created time more effectively for solving problems and resolving issues.

The mission and purpose statement was the key in making a DLC impressive and noticeable.
The purpose and target groups are very important in deciding to join a DLC.

To make joining a DLC easier, be honest in your purpose and transparent in your actions.

COLLECTING REPUTABLE DIGITAL RESOURCES

1) The three most important web tools are the search tool, video and interactive tool, and lastly, networking tool.

The search tools allow a student to enter the format he would like to receive information in especially based on hardward/software capabilities, learning styles and interests.  For example:  one may need a pdf file or interactive resource  as oppose to video because the system has low mbps.
Networking such as Edmodo and other chat rooms allow the student to connect with teachers and others for help especially when the teacher is offline.

2) There are five basic steps to authenticating / vetting information:
Authority and accuracy It is important to find out the author's identityand his or her qualifications or expertise in order to determine the credibility and reliability of the information.

Purpose and content
Some sites provide links to information (e.g., About Our Organization or a Vision Statement) detailing the purpose in creating the Web site. The purpose of other sites might not be obvious at first. Take the time to thoroughly explore a Web site to determine if the information is mostly subjective (biased or opinionated),objective (factual), or mixed.

Currency
The currency or regularity of updating information is vital for some types information and less so for others. For example, Web sites that provide historical information, such as the presidential papers of George Washington, do not have to be updated as often as sites that provide news stories or stock market information.

3) The biggest policy and procedure to ensure authenticity of collected information is cross-referencing information.  

THE DIGITAL CITIZEN: Learning, Sharing, Communicating Responsibly

THE BEST WAY TO PREDICT THE FUTURE IS TO CREATE IT

POWER: To Create your Destiny

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GREATNESS: A Matter of Respect

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1) the ability to increase our greatness by understanding the importance of respect...

2) The Stockdale Paradox:  

You must retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties.

AND at the same time…

You must confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.

Another amazing topic.

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EXPANDING THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT: Virtual learning - 10 million by 2014

Virtual learning is truly a vehicle that can propel a student's learning to new heights and a world of learning that cannot be cultivated in the classroom.

Parents and colleagues, I am expanding my knowledge and commitment in the virtual learning community.  Although virtual learning has been around for awhile, it is gaining expansion as technology facilitate meeting the Educational needs of our diverse student population.

Virtual learning serves to meet the needs of students in a variety of conditions, from the high academics of rural communities to the homeschoolers to students who may not  physically be able to attend a school.

Therefore parents, the blogging  community is very important in developing the needs and understanding of the online student and virtual learning communities. These tools in the digital learning world is open to discussion.

So  I ask:
 - Parents, how can we help you meet your child's needs through virtual learning?

-Colleagues, what knowledge can you give to the student and parent community to understand the value of virtual learning to meet the educational needs of a diverse world?

- How do we use blogging and other media vehicles to facilitate virtual learning?

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