tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490065031208171131.post2257250597254549769..comments2023-06-25T02:04:57.744-07:00Comments on Exploring Authentic Learning: How I realized Twitter could be Authentic Learning...Robert Thornell, Ed.D. of Texashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12975140882812154667noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490065031208171131.post-63478082329552211852014-02-26T20:24:11.577-08:002014-02-26T20:24:11.577-08:00This post got me thinking about how I view authent...This post got me thinking about how I view authentic learning in my practice, specifically the professional development part. For any learning to be authentic it must be real and relatable. Choice (in structure and topic) is a way we cultivate these experiences with our students and teachers. You can stare at a class of 30 faces and authentic learning looks different for each. The same applies with professionals. Some prefer to learn face to face with reflective discussions, while others prefer online where they research and explore at their own pace.<br /><br />Then there’s Twitter. It has taken off like wild fire for a group of dedicated educators that are often teacher leaders, innovators, fast learners, quick witted personalizes, and have been searching for a professional development structure that they could authentically grow from. These educators want interactions and ideas that are quick and offer immediate implementation. Summer time PD just wasn’t cutting it for this group of learners. No wonder they gravitated toward Twitter!<br /><br />Then there are the learners that authentically grow from blog posts and online articles. (Finger points at self!!) I love reading different perspectives from those committed enough to post their ideas online. Reading blogs gives me time to process, reflect, and see how the ideas fit in my world. Then if I’m feeling a little energetic, the option is always there to comment!<br /> <br />Cara Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14042071046555952824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490065031208171131.post-59681503940022203532014-02-23T05:00:01.280-08:002014-02-23T05:00:01.280-08:00Laura, I love your description and think it is rig...Laura, I love your description and think it is right on! Learning may become authentic in the future for many, but sometimes it is not until they "need it". Kind of like my dad teaching me to change a tire in the garage....not the same as on the side of the rode, but I was glad to know how when I needed it. Robert Thornell, Ed.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09730317443415725411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490065031208171131.post-91474316071521792802014-02-22T23:06:07.405-08:002014-02-22T23:06:07.405-08:00Been studying characteristics of adult learners th...Been studying characteristics of adult learners this week. Learning activities that provide me opportunities to process and store in my own way ensures ownership of the skills or knowledge I'm working to acquire. So I see authenticity strongly linked to ownership. Not every single thing we teach students is immediately relevant to them; yet it can be an authentic learning experience if students are given power over the ways they acquire and store their learning- same as adult learners. Authentic learning is a wonderfully multi-faceted concept to explore, because it looks different to everyone!Laura Osbornenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490065031208171131.post-14968860459809989722014-02-21T08:27:37.524-08:002014-02-21T08:27:37.524-08:00I never imagined that so much of my PD would come ...I never imagined that so much of my PD would come from Twitter in 30 minute increments in my living room. This is a great first post!<br /><br />Authentic Learning (I had to think a bit on this and would be curious to hear answers of others, I think I'll visit previous #NISDCHAT tweets): Using resources and learned skills to continually connect information in a way that is relevant and applicable to real life.Mrs. Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17231173944983738974noreply@blogger.com