Networks make me think of rolled-up chain link fence....
Structures such as groups, nets and sets have a significant impact on my plan for the creation of my digital presence and digital identity.
Our MALAT group has already helped me to better understand my digital presence and identity and how I can develop them to best suit my needs. As much of our program content is new to me, I appreciate the “traditional group oriented institutional instruction” (Anderson and Dron, 2014, p. 151) and believe our MALAT group and learning community will provide me with invaluable opportunities throughout the program’s duration and beyond.
As networked learning is “as much about acquiring meta-skills in learning as it is about the learning itself” (Anderson & Dron, 2014, p. 136), I plan to be more of a “prosumer” (Anderson & Dron, 2014, p. 141) or “resident” (White & Cornu, 2011) by producing content and collaborating in my LinkedIn and Facebook networks to take greater advantage of the diversity and knowledge.
I also plan to collaborate and produce content on Twitter (with appropriate hashtags) as “the act of tagging… is a metacognitive tool…, embedding reflection in the process of creation, and thus enhancing learning” (Anderson & Dron, 2014, p. 181).
In summary, I plan to share content and collaborate with my MALAT group, LinkedIn and Facebook networks, and Twitter hashtag sets to create my digital presence and identity, and play a greater role in what and how I learn.
References
Anderson, T., & Dron, J. (2014). Teaching Crowds: Learning and Social Media. https://doi.org/10.15215/aupress/9781927356807.01
Rollo, J. (2007). Free Wire Mesh Stock Photo [Online image]. Retrieved May 12, 2019 from https://www.freeimages.com/photo/wire-mesh-1183365
White, D. S., & Cornu, A. L. (2011). Visitors and Residents: A new typology for online engagement. First Monday, 16(9). https://doi.org/10.5210/fm.v16i9.3171
I really like the visual metaphor of the rolled up chain link fence as network.
Hi, Jeff. As I worked through the unit 3 readings, I really started to see networks as rolled-up chain link fencing with its ‘nodes’ and ‘edges’. I saw it rolled-up because, although we can go through other people to connect with others in our network, it’s not necessary and everyone is virtually very close. I see the stronger and weaker connections we have with others as non-rusty and rusty parts in the fence. As people come and go from our network, we get holes in our fence or make repairs and additions. I think the fact that I grew up on a farm is playing a part here!