I anticipated uploading Flipgrid as my introduction, I choose Voki! it hides imperfections (only ‘perfect’ posts upload to social media,). Actually, learning spaces is also imperfect! and rightfully so, with new students and perceptions (student voices) changing ongoingly (QIP plan, ACECQA ). When considering Flipgrid, I recalled the sense of failure looming. Yet, I must complete my degree! (Salmon’s first stage, ‘motivation’). Unbeknown, experiencing ‘the liminal‘.
Flipgrid was trouble-free (stage one, ‘access’), shortly receiving words of encouragement, together with Salmons (2011) reading, I was heading into stage two, ‘online socialization’. Week three simulated a cohort in collaboration, we shared digital technology ideas and established a community of practice. Venturing into the liminal space, ironically led to simultaneously, experiencing what I’m learning. I thought I’d gone back to stage two, however, when I had a better understanding, I began to assist others, establishing stage three, ‘information exchanging.’
Stage four provided a sense of belonging and acceptance, posts are acknowledged (EYLF, 2009). Whilst initially, facilitators’ prompted this, the cohort took ownership. At times when I went off track, facilitators guided me back.
The Salmon Model is a framework which supports facilitators and students with online learning. This was my journey, like climbing a mountain~
I believe students benefit from understanding Salmon’s model and processing their own learning. Implementing a CoP with clear expectations and Netiquette ensures consistency and support. Digital technology provides flexibility to learn anywhere (Merewether, 2015). Salmon’s model establishes self-efficacy and student-directed pedagogy interconnecting with theories.
Below is my diagram of E-learning:
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Reference
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Image of a mountain with salmon is by Grace Condello
Image of e-learning is by Grace Condello
image with a quote, referring conquering self and not mountain is retrieved from http://shareinspirequotes.blogspot.com/2013/05/it-is-not-mountain-we-conquer-but.html#axzz5RB63aXA8
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Video on 5 stage model. Centre for education facility (2016)UWA Educational Enhancement Unit. Carpe diem- 5 stage model professor gilly salmon. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=ILCnUgfeuoc
Learning capacities bloom in diverse zones 