Day 4
Important to reflect and nail the learning!
So made some achievements in relation to things 1 & 2
Finally managed to get the Blog up and running and with George's encouragement should be linked to others in the network (had the wrong URL at first) It's just so important when learning something new to have others to help you persevere when the going gets tough. 10 years ago I had a website and blog and it all seemed straight forward but there are so many more considerations now - especially security and how to network appropriately. So I've learnt a bit about that too. I read one of the blogs on password protection on the 23 things website - sorry it was a couple of days ago, I think on thing5 - and really got me thinking about the whole password challenge. Also when I was setting up the Badge account the video clip had a really helpful tip. The temptation for someone like myself is often to use a familiar long name and then interchange numerals and symbols even although I know that is bad practice. So to be more smart I have chosen this time a random set of characters which is an improvement but of course I risk forgetting. That's why I liked the suggestion of a couple of short random words together. I'm going to try this next time.For now that accounts set up along with Blog.
I've already said a bit about the Open Badges as a learning model and I am pretty sure that this is very useful approach to Induction. I haven't tried other Badges personally but having read 23THINGS, it feels like really useful component of learning. Today I am thinking residential care where, "no time" is often the clarion call but with this the learning can be quite open in the house situation and a bit of a bonus if it also captures young people's imagination. Be interesting to hear other thoughts.
I know I need to make the Blog more interesting in layout but that's not something that is a challenge so I'll press on with another THING that makes me have to think. Right now I am a whole lot more comfortable with what 23 things is about - desensitized! 😌
Just read 3 - and tickled by the comment "I don't do technology' How many times I have heard that. Must read through this one - so can persuade people that this is necessary and in everyone's reach - and we all have foibles about learning.😕😕
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Day 3
Reading material for Open Badges was really quite interesting because of the global scale and applicability. Made me think of a couple of things. Firstly, this must have application to young people and since this is my field, I am thinking it opens up a new set of possibilities for young people who have missed out on educations. We spent a lot of time using accredited learning - VQs in Personal Development for example - because it was practical and achievable. And whilst contrary to popular belief not all young people have access to technology especially when you are living at the very edge of society, there are ways that the Open Badges could be a real option for individuals to do with their outreach worker or in a group. And even if you have to change addresses frequently you are not losing paper and evidence of achievements are still there in your backpack. Not having to rely on certificates is good - just take phone to interview. Something to build on.
Secondly......Before I retired from Up-2-Us which is a Scottish Care and Justice Charity, we were exploring SSSC's Open Badges program with the Staff group though never quite got round to using it. I could see how as one of a range of learning options this would be useful. Trouble is of course not all workers have the same skills level with technology. Often they think they have no such skills when in fact they are on their phones and tablets as a matter of course. What they really need to think about is specific skills and data security. 23Things definitely offers tangible evidence that we are all of the same page with that one. With new changes this year we had invested a lot of time updating policies and practice material but as a manager you are never certain that individuals have nailed the learning. I think Open Badges is a good way for individuals to engage in the learning process without is seeming like a big deal and at the same time evidencing to supervisors that they have the skills and knowledge required for the job. I'm meeting a manager next week and really want to talk about how useful Open Badges would be if it was introduced as part of the learning culture from day one.
In my situation now it is really important to stay in touch with new learning models by testing them out. Today in Social Services including Care there are more requirements of workers and a myriad of possibilities in terms of learning. That can add to the stress and as managers we need to test the water ourselves to ensure that the tasks for learning are relevant, worthwhile and manageable A part of my Lifelong Learning journey I recognize too that need to update skills and especially keep pace with new technology. 23 Things is a reminder of the pitfalls to be navigated in the digital world and also the possibillities. Tomorrow, I will reflect on my learning and try to recall any skills achieved so far.
Reading material for Open Badges was really quite interesting because of the global scale and applicability. Made me think of a couple of things. Firstly, this must have application to young people and since this is my field, I am thinking it opens up a new set of possibilities for young people who have missed out on educations. We spent a lot of time using accredited learning - VQs in Personal Development for example - because it was practical and achievable. And whilst contrary to popular belief not all young people have access to technology especially when you are living at the very edge of society, there are ways that the Open Badges could be a real option for individuals to do with their outreach worker or in a group. And even if you have to change addresses frequently you are not losing paper and evidence of achievements are still there in your backpack. Not having to rely on certificates is good - just take phone to interview. Something to build on.
Secondly......Before I retired from Up-2-Us which is a Scottish Care and Justice Charity, we were exploring SSSC's Open Badges program with the Staff group though never quite got round to using it. I could see how as one of a range of learning options this would be useful. Trouble is of course not all workers have the same skills level with technology. Often they think they have no such skills when in fact they are on their phones and tablets as a matter of course. What they really need to think about is specific skills and data security. 23Things definitely offers tangible evidence that we are all of the same page with that one. With new changes this year we had invested a lot of time updating policies and practice material but as a manager you are never certain that individuals have nailed the learning. I think Open Badges is a good way for individuals to engage in the learning process without is seeming like a big deal and at the same time evidencing to supervisors that they have the skills and knowledge required for the job. I'm meeting a manager next week and really want to talk about how useful Open Badges would be if it was introduced as part of the learning culture from day one.
In my situation now it is really important to stay in touch with new learning models by testing them out. Today in Social Services including Care there are more requirements of workers and a myriad of possibilities in terms of learning. That can add to the stress and as managers we need to test the water ourselves to ensure that the tasks for learning are relevant, worthwhile and manageable A part of my Lifelong Learning journey I recognize too that need to update skills and especially keep pace with new technology. 23 Things is a reminder of the pitfalls to be navigated in the digital world and also the possibillities. Tomorrow, I will reflect on my learning and try to recall any skills achieved so far.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Day 2
Day 2 blog though actually spent a bit of time every day getting comfortable with the idea and desensitizing so I find my way around more quickly.
Been looking at some of the other Badges in this Digital group and started a couple. Got really frustrated with Thing 7 which is about sourcing materials / resources - instead of just relying on Google. That seemed like a good challenge because we all have our favourite sites so keen to explore SSKS library. However that did not go well because of my 'intermediate' status at the moment - retired from full time work so have no organisation though I am helping one or two on a voluntary basis. I will return to this again because a lot of the information was health based and I was keen to explore some of the mental health items.
But going back to the beginning instead - Thing 2 because that really was the motivation for embarking on this challenge - i.e. how to equip ourselves and staff and young people for the digital world because it just opens up so many possibilities for learning and is cost effective. But only good if each individual is comfortable and knows how to stay safe.
Day 2 blog though actually spent a bit of time every day getting comfortable with the idea and desensitizing so I find my way around more quickly.
Been looking at some of the other Badges in this Digital group and started a couple. Got really frustrated with Thing 7 which is about sourcing materials / resources - instead of just relying on Google. That seemed like a good challenge because we all have our favourite sites so keen to explore SSKS library. However that did not go well because of my 'intermediate' status at the moment - retired from full time work so have no organisation though I am helping one or two on a voluntary basis. I will return to this again because a lot of the information was health based and I was keen to explore some of the mental health items.
But going back to the beginning instead - Thing 2 because that really was the motivation for embarking on this challenge - i.e. how to equip ourselves and staff and young people for the digital world because it just opens up so many possibilities for learning and is cost effective. But only good if each individual is comfortable and knows how to stay safe.
Friday, August 24, 2018
Day1
After a lifetime in social work and as a manager in charities I am in a new phase and exploring new skills. Playing catch up!
How hard can this be?
Well judging by the first 2 hours totally difficult so I guess I might be checking out my skills every few days.😰 What am I doing?!
Last time I blogged was 8 years ago and things have got a whole lot more complicated so if anyone from SSSC23 things has words of wisdom that's good
How hard can this be?
Well judging by the first 2 hours totally difficult so I guess I might be checking out my skills every few days.😰 What am I doing?!
Last time I blogged was 8 years ago and things have got a whole lot more complicated so if anyone from SSSC23 things has words of wisdom that's good
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