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Collective Intelligence.... using Web 2.0 on the internet

Now let me backtrack a little here and just explain what Web 2.0 actually is. This is a platform that allows users to take control of their work on the internet. It creates communities that can interact with one another, encouraging communication and participation. It allows users to evolve and encourages them to develop their ideas through debate. Which is what I'm doing right now. I'm writing a blog from my flat, which I know will be accessed by people all over the world and therefore I encourage you to comment and engage in discussion.

I have just been reading about Collective Intelligence and Connectivism in the module one handbook and a couple of really interesting questions were raised. In society "Does everyone have equal access to connectivity through the internet?" Initially you would think the answer would be yes! The information is on these platforms that can be accessed by anyone and therefore if you are willing to search for the answers you will find them. However, what about those in society who choose not to use technology. What about those who don't have the devices that will allow access to these portals of information. Connectivism is about creating communities where users can discuss and debate ideas online- but how is that possible if you cant access the internet?

When thinking about my professional field I am constantly using Web 2.0. If I'm honest its my main go to for find resources for teaching. I use Spotify and YouTube to source music for teaching, I watch videos on Instagram and Facebook for inspiration with my choreography and I am part of various different online dance teacher forums. This creates a space for dance teachers to discuss ideas and in turn brings them together to create a community. Web 2.0 is something that my students use as well and therefore its a brilliant teaching tool. I can encourage them to research practitioners and look at videos of dance- however the volumes of content can be slightly overwhelming.

I don't know what I would do without the use of Web 2.0! Some may think this is a silly comment and say "we did without it before" but I know how hard it can be being a self employed dance teacher. These online forums create communities filled with like minded people allowing you connect and discuss ideas. It can also create job opportunities! This is the same as the blogging community for BAPP course! We are all on the same journey and by discussing comments with one another we aid each others learning.

What would happen if Web 2.0 was taken away? Would we become better teachers because we would have to search for answers rather than having them at our fingertips?

I believe that knowledge is power and therefore we should make use of all platforms that encourage this. Platforms that make us question why we do what we do and  how we can improve. George Siemens said "As knowledge continues to grow and evolve, access to what is needed is more important than what the learner currently possesses." Learners should be open to learning new things and therefore it is vital access is given to all.



https://jotamac.typepad.com/jotamacs_weblog/files/Connectivism.pdf

Comments

  1. Alex Wignall9 February 2020 at 07:02

    Hi Emma, love your post. I have to agree with you that Web 2.0 is such a vital tool in modern society that we all can use freely and openly to continue to learn and gain inspiration from.

    Slowly I am starting to realise the importance of using this blog platform to communicate with others on this learning journey. Without Web 2.0 this far I would be scrambling from answers, feeling extremely isolated and wondering when and if I was even on the right track with my studies.

    Alex

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    1. Emma Dalton10 February 2020 at 03:22

      Hi Alex, Thanks for your post! I completely agree! The internet is vital for this course and with some extra searching it can give us the reassurance that the work we are doing is on the right path! It helps break the walls and create a community where we are all going through the same process together.
      I look forward to reading your posts!
      Emma

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    2. Paul Flannigan11 February 2020 at 05:36

      Hi Emma,

      I was researching this yesterday and have written my own blog post about it. (https://paulflanniganbapp.blogspot.com)

      I completely agree, I do not know how people planned and prepared before the use of Web 2.0, it is such a valuable tool as a dance teacher and I personally do not know what I would do without it.

      I am going to do a little more research into 'Connectivism" and how it affects the way in which certain groups of people work with Web 2.0.

      Thank for such a great blog!

      Paul

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    3. Emma Dalton12 February 2020 at 03:33

      Hi Paul,
      Thanks for your comment! It does scare me how much we rely on it for our practice and our lives! But I agree- would we do without it. Ill take a read of your blog now!

      Emma

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  2. Alys May-James11 February 2020 at 08:43

    Hi Emma,
    This is such an interesting read. Before this course I never really considered the impacts of Web 2.0 on my practice, but having looked into it I realise that there are many important and useful platforms that I, at times, rely on. It's interesting how something so useful and something that has such an impact can be forgotten about and fade into the background. However, I do believe it is important to not purely rely on it.
    Thank you for writing about this!
    Alys

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    1. Emma Dalton12 February 2020 at 03:31

      Hi Alys, Thanks for your comment. Its scary how much we rely on it nowadays but your right it is such an important platform for research, marketing and communications. We would really struggle in the arts without it nowadays I believe. I agree with you with regards to finding other ways to not rely on it!
      Emma

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  3. Olivia-Grace Thompson18 February 2020 at 17:15

    Hi Emma,

    I feel this post is the perfect place for this comment! Having met you and discussed our thoughts about some of this I came across a book which I thought of you may find useful in your research.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Becoming-Critically-Reflective-Teacher-Brookfield/dp/1119049709/ref=pd_sbs_14_9?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1119049709&pd_rd_r=b14493a3-5028-4c02-88d9-b0e0e5c18f85&pd_rd_w=QhQe1&pd_rd_wg=6u3Lh&pf_rd_p=96cae456-8d7a-4bc1-91c7-9b20b4dfd7c9&pf_rd_r=95MCNDZK19FYEPPEMKR4&psc=1&refRID=95MCNDZK19FYEPPEMKR4

    I thought of you instantly when it came up on my suggested, thankyou for all of your thoughts!

    Liv

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    1. Emma Dalton19 February 2020 at 02:29

      Hi Oliva,

      Thank you for this! It looks a really interesting read! Will definitely be having a look into this!

      Many thanks,

      Emma

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