Thursday, August 31, 2017
Seven Degrees of Connectedness
Seven Degrees of Connectedness
What�s the most significant event that causes you to pay closer attention to the learners in your network? For me, it is meeting face-to-face. I�m more attuned to those people in my learning network whose voices are amplified because we met at a conference; exchanged stories; shared a meal. Fleshed out by personality and attitude, I find myself savouring the words and ideas I consume online.
The framework below was developed with the assistance of Zoe Branigan-Pipe, who is helping to bring co-learners to life through a collaborative project called 140 Voices. More will follow on that project, but for now, I�d be interested to know where you see yourself in what Im calling "The Seven Degrees of Connectedness".
The Seven Degrees of Connectedness
Stage 1: Lurker
�Hey other people are sharing some cool ideas on their blogs.
�So many people are saying things I agree with...�
�I follow folks on Twitter, but I�m too shy to say anything"
"I don�t feel I have anything worthwhile to add.�
"How do I get people to follow me back?"
Stage 2: Novice
�When I join in on the conversation people actually talk back to me.�
�I love when other people agree with what I�m saying.�
�I like to read a few blogs.�
�I participate in a few live chats.�
�I comment on blog posts every now and then.�
�I love my PLN!�
Stage 3: Insider
�The same names keep coming up in my stream.�
�I�m beginning to know many of these familiar names and faces.�
�I am part of a PLN.�
�When I�m offline, I feel like I�m missing out.�
�I follow conference hashtags and have refined twitter lists.�
Stage 4: Colleague
�I love when I meet people face-to-face at a conference or event.�
�I sometimes begin conversations by sharing my TwitterID."
�I have degrees of relationships within my PLN.�
"I rely on my network for the most important news."
�I have included the same people in more than one network.�
�Would you join my class for a presentation on _______ ?�
Stage 5: Collaborator
�Why don�t we start a Google Doc to share our ideas?�
�Want to put in a workshop proposal with me?"
�I�ll see you at the tweet-up before the conference.�
�Can you help me with a project with my students?�
�Let�s get our students collaborating on a blog!�
�How about a weekly Math Challenge between our classes?�
�Our class wants to learn about your country.�
�Sure, I�ll add a post to that collaborative blog!�
Stage 6: Friend
�It feels like we�ve known one another for a long time.�
�At conferences, I�d rather meet face-to-face with my online colleagues than attend workshops.�
�I am comfortable to ask my PLN for help or advice about my work.�
�I know some of the personal details about the people in my network.�
�I care about the well-being of these people.�
Stage 7: Confidant
�I wish the people in my school were as helpful as you are.�
�Can you proof-read my latest blog post?�
�Would you like to meet for lunch?�
�When are you coming to town? We have to get together!�
�How are you feeling?" "Do you want to talk about it?�
�I have an idea, can we Skype?�
�I would rather talk to you in person, can you just call me.�
Is a framework like this worth discussing, or refining. Can it serve as an introduction to the concept of a personal learning network? Does it help you make sense of the wide range of relationships youve been building with online colleagues? Id love to know your thoughts...
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