ASSIGNMENT
TOPIC: Networking in learning physical science.
Submitted
by
Revathy R
BEd –Physical science
CTE, Arkkannoor
Introduction
In science, network learning is more effective than any other
learning process. Here a group of students work together in a structured way. A
group of students discussing a lecture or students from different schools work
together over the internet on a shared assignment. The students are
individually accountable for their work and the work of the group as a whole is
also assessed. In network learning co- operative groups work face to face &
learn work as a team. The user is able to take the information to personalize
and customize their learning experience. To meet their own personal needs. The
learner is able to increase connections, interactions and sharing in networking
which allows for effective learning. Networking learning provides social
cohesion and better achievement among learners and develops deep emotions like
respect and admiration for the expertise of others.
Networking represents an
innovative shift in the field of learning, providing, rapid access to specific
knowledge and information. It offers online instructions that can be delivered
anytime & anywhere through a wide range of networking situations such as
web- based course ware, online discussion group, live virtual classes, video
& audio streaming, web chat, online simulations and virtual monitoring.
Purpose of networking in personal growth
Networking helps to learning and
teaching of any kind. Any form of learning in which digital communication,
electronic devices or the internet is used to support learning processes might
be described as a form of learning.
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It helps to develop expression
power.
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It helps to develop reasoning
and thinking power.
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It develops judgment and
decision making ability.
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To improving comprehension,
speed & vocabulary.
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To develop proper study habits.
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To develop tolerance &
ambiguity, risk taking capacity, scientific temper etc.
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To build social relation among
people who share interest, back grounds or real life connections.
Purpose of networking in professional growth
Companies
must educate and train vendors, employees, partners and clients to stay
competitive and a cost effective way. In profession, the networking programmers
may require products and services supplied by a variety of vendors. The
purposes are
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To perform task analysis
To determine the task to identify the knowledge, skills and attitude
required to complete task effectively.
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To perform training needs analysis
Identify the target audience for the training
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To reduce learning costs
As a small business owner, you know that online transactions cost a
fraction as much those requiring paper or staff.
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To motivate employees
It helps to an effective way to keep up with new technology, to
generate new ideas 7 to keep your work force, fresh and inspired.
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To expand the capabilities of the business
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To track employee progress
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To reduce time away from the job
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To improve job performance
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To support business objectives
Different types of networking
Networking
is a spatially diffuse structure with no rigidly defined boundaries, consisting
of several autonomous nodes sharing common values or interests, linked together
in inter dependant exchange relationships.
It is a supportive system of sharing or exchanging information and
services among individuals, group or institutions having a common interest.
1. Technical networking
In the case of technical networking various tools are used to
exchange information. They are,
a) BSCW (Basic support for collaborative work): This is a tool designed in
Germany. It is free to use for educational purposes. It enables and support for
working in groups. Resources can be uploaded to work with them.
b) Synexgia: It is further developed version of BSCW. It offers logged, closed
chat options & tools for visual communication. This is a combination of a
synchronous map tool &an asynchronous BSCL (basic support for co-operative
learning) tool.
C) FLE-3: FLE-3 environment was
developed on pedagogical theory including computer supported collaborative
learning. It has really good interactive communication tools.
d) Think.com: This is an oracle tool but
free for any registered school worldwide. In addition to those tools, social
network like twitter, blogs, linked in, face book are also used for exchanging
information.
2.
Institutional
networking
In
institutional networking, the information is exchanged between various
institutions are possible. This helps in the development of these institutions.
Some social networks such as English Baby are explicitly education focused and
couple instructional peer environment.
3.
Personal networking
In personal networking
two or more persons can exchange information among them. It helps to exchange
variety of information between the people.
E-twinning
E-twinning is an example
for personal networking. Here the resource persons share their practice and resources
which leads to the development of the institution. The knowledge acquired by
different individuals becomes an asset to group work. Indeed some European
countries have already perceived this and have integrated into the national
strategic plans.
Conclusion
Networking is an
important one to learn science in learning process. It helps to increase the
interest in students .It also helps to increase connections, sharing
information in between students. Networking learning provides social cohesion
and better achievement among learners and creates deep emotions in between learners.
Networking also helps in different free id such as professional and technical
field.
Reference
Teaching Science – Dr. Mariamma Mathew
Technology and Communication in Education – A group of
teacher educators
http//:www.networking in physicalscience education.com
