networks and social learning
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Power of Networks &
Social Learning
Reach, Influence, Impact
N.D. Adult Population = 545,700
How many of those people does NDSU
Extension need to reach to remain successful and relevant?
Reach, Influence, Impact
Dunbar’s Number = 150
“suggested cognitive limit to the number
of people with whom one can maintain
stable social relationships. These are
relationships in which an individual knows
who each person is and how each person
relates to every other person.”
Reach, Influence, Impact
NDSU Extension Employees = 390
# of ppl to reach = 545,700
# of NDSU Extension staff needed =
Reach, Influence, Impact
NDSU Extension Employees = 390
# of ppl to reach = 545,700
# of impacts needed per staff =
http://www.flickr.com/photos/matt_leclair/318120445/
In large networks, any node can
reach any other node in a small
number of steps.
% of
Online
Adults
Using
Social
Media
Online Communication &Transformational Education
We need to bring high process to our already high content to begin using online communication as a critical element of a lifelong learning network that helps people improve their lives and communities.
Social media
help Extension
staff:
• Listen to and learn
from the people we
serve
• Connect people with
extension and with
each other
• Engage the public in
meaningful
conversations
Twitter@NDSUExtSept. 24–Oct. 20, 2014
Followers:2,192accounts
Reach:7.7 Kimpressions
YouTube – NDSU Extension Channel
792 subscribers 668,811 video views
Facebook – NDSU Extension Service
717 likes 758 users reachedin last 28 days
Networked Extension Professional
Active Learner – Organizer – Curator –
Connector – Engager
Active Learner
Able to build & grow an online personal learning network
Comfortable communicating in online social spaces
Understands best practices for maintaining privacy andsecurity in online spaces
Understands and leveragesthe power of online networks
Able to narrate work in online spaces
Organizer
Able to create and edit online content
Able to create content that is timely, valuable,
findable and shareable
Able to deliver on-demand
learning
Able to create and use
multimedia to attract and
engage users
Curator
Able to find & share engaging content
Able to add context to information
Comfortable using online
curation tools
Understand the use of
tags/hashtags for curation
Connector
Understand how inclusive networks can benefit your clients’ and your own learning
Able to discover, understand and participate in self-organizing online communities
Incorporates networksinto work plans
Able to connect peoplewith online resources, andnetworks
Engager
Uses online networks to engage and
collaborate with others
Understand online collaboration tools
Able to start online
conversations
Able to find and answer
online questions
Why Are Restroom Hand-
Washing Signs By the Sinks?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/akeg/
Traditional Learning
Learning in the Flow
Formal/Informal Learning
Content is standardized
Delivered in a specific
space at a specific time
Usually a passive setting
Formal Learning (Stocks) Informal Learning (Flows)
Content is customized
Available anywhere,
anytime
Encourages active
learning
Formal/Informal Learning
Books
Publications
Websites
Stocks = archived,
organized
Flows = timely, engaging
Blogs
Social media
Webconferences
Formal education is a walk through the zoo,
informal learning is a walk through the
savannah. http://stephenwhart.com/quotes
http://www.flickr.com/photos/godutchbaby/4432480199/
Formal education is knowing a tomato is a fruit,
informal learning is not using it in fruit salad. http://stephenwhart.com/quotes/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/elanaspantry/3554762608/
Formal education is bricks and mortar, social
learning is clouds and streams
http://stephenwhart.com/quotes/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnsc/2768391365/
Formal education is the playbook, social
learning is the huddle http://stephenwhart.com/quotes/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/whetzel/55214370/
What is a learning network?
a deliberately formed network of people
and resources capable of guiding our
independent learning goals and
professional development needs.
My learning network
Seek Sense Share
Feedly
Zite
Google Alerts
Google+
Diigo
Scoop.it
Storify
Evernote
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