Hailey's Blog

One idea from the Professional Learning Network (PLN) readings that stood out to me is that PLN doesn't need to be formal or complicated to be useful. I usually imagined a professional network to be LinkedIn connections, people you meet through work and networking, or some sort of professional conference. However, PLN can be made up of things like blogs, online communities, social media, and people that you may already learn things from without realizing it. I believe that this makes PLN feel less intimidating and also more realistic!  PLNs also grow naturally over time, which can also make learning feel less like a chore and more suitable for real life. Another thing about PLN is that it's not just about reading or watching content, but more so about engaging with it. Commenting on blogs, sharing your own ideas, and reflecting on what you have learned helps everything sink in more. Even doing class blogs like this one, reading other student posts has helped me see technology a...

After reading several technology and learning blogs linked by my classmates, I have noticed a few things in what makes a blog post more engaging. The most interesting blogs to me are the ones that are simple and clean, but still have good information and get the point across well. Some of the blogs had way too much information and it wasn't easy to follow. Other blogs felt a bit too formal, which made it not relatable or something you could link back to your own experiences. Even when the topic is complex, a good blog can break down the ideas in an organized and approachable way.  Another thing that stood out to me is that good blog posts have a solid purpose. No matter the goal, it is usually clear what the purpose of the blog is. It could be a reflection, someone sharing tips and tricks, or just general information about a topic. I feel that strong blog posts make it obvious why they were made and who can benefit from the information. Following that, some of the better blogs I re...

 I am starting this blog as a part of my technology and learning course! I am not completely sure what it will entail, but I hope this blog can be a place where I reflect on how technology supports learning, and how it can be used in professional and non-traditional settings. In this course, I will explore different tools, ideas, and strategies that are related to learning and development. Hopefully, this blog will help me process and connect my ideas along with my classmates ideas, to real work experiences.  With my blog, I am hoping to make things more practical and relatable. I think I learn best myself when I reflect on what I am reading or doing, test out ideas, and then try to connect them to experiences I have already had. Blogging seems like a good way to do that, you have to slow down and think about whatever we may be learning or doing in class. This should result in thinking deeper about how technology and learning link together in different ways. By the end of the ...