Journal 2 (NETS - T 1, 2)

Ferguson, H.J. (2010). Join the flock!. Learning & Leading with Technology, 37(8), Retrieved from http://www.learningandleading-digital.com/learning_leading/20100607#pg1

Hadley Ferguson's article Join the Flock! is a quaint piece unraveling the aim, the etiquette, and the commitment it takes to create an interconnection of comprehensive professionals in the pursuit of shared knowledge. The main theme to Ferguson's article is communication and collaboration, and the two are drawn together through Twitter's Professional Learning Network, also known as a PLN. The PLN is a classic example of digital-age learning engagements. The PLN accomplishes self-achievements and an assessment of one's own efforts in a virtual world of collaboration. Twitter is a self help tool that serves on a give and take basis.

Question #1 How will I be sure of the PLN's credibility? The PLN has the power to elicit belief. As I begin to understand more and more about Twitter, what I am finding out is that it detours the traffic of mass information to the user. The credibility is considered with the information's origniator, be it the author, researcher or editor. A world of information is constant and Twitter helps sort out what the user finds most interesting and most credible.



Miller, S.M. (2010). Enhance your twitter experience. Learning & Leading with Technology, 37(8), Retrieved from http://www.learningandleading-digital.com/learning_leading/20100607#pg1

As if in unison Shannon McClintock Miller's piece, Enhance Your Twitter Experience compliments Ferguson's article. Miller offers up a glossary of terms permitting the apprehension of the interpersonal digital language used on Twitter. Miller's article encourages the users of twitter to immerse themselves in an internet culture of quick and massive information systems.

Question #2 How do I promote student reflection with Twitter? Twitter forces refelction. When using collaborative tools the driving force behind the user is the desire to know. I personally am encouraged to sift through shared articles and resharing what I think is valuable.