23+Digital+Learning+Challenges

toc =The 23 Digital Learning Challenges=

Discovery Exercises & Engagement Tasks

 * Each week, you will complete two or three **Discovery Exercises** //and// **Engagement Tasks** //("Challenges")//, as outlined below. Details for each week's "Challenges" are added (linked) as the course progresses, typically on Sunday for the upcoming week. __//Remember, you are in charge of your own learning journey//__. This course is about exposure, exploration and experimentation, not about "doing it right." Your co-participants and DLC coaches are here to support and encourage you!


 * Due to the topic/content groupings, some weeks will be more challenging/time intensive than others. The average will be 3-5 hours per week, but every task will vary, and different tasks will vary widely for different users.

**Stretch Activities**

 * Along the way, you will also encounter a few **Stretch** activities that are designed to enrich and extend your learning. Everyone is encouraged to try at least some of them, but none are required. If you are already comfortable with a particular tool or concept, you should definitely complete the Stretch activities!


 * ＊＊＊ NOTE:** Course activities/resources are subject to perpetual revision, as technology is **always changing**. However, no "Challenge" will ever be revised //in medias res//(as we are completing it) unless there is a true resource emergency! **＊＊＊**


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 * photos by Caro's Lines ||

Click the corresponding link to view details for each "Challenge".

FALL 2011 SCHEDULE:

 * ===**09/05/11: Week 0 - Registration**===
 * Challenge 0 - Learn about the course, get yourself a Google/Gmail Account and get Firefox (this must be done **before September 18, 2011!**)


 * ===**09/19/11: Week 1 - Introduction**===
 * Challenge 1 - Review some strategies for Lifelong Learning
 * Challenge 2 - Learn a bit about Web 2.0, and Why it Matters
 * //Challenge 2.5 - (Register for your **snazzy new EDUBLOG** and get a tiny jump on Week 2!)//


 * ===**09/26/11: Week 2 - Blogging**===
 * Challenge 3 - Set up your blog and write your first posts.
 * Challenge 4 - Explore some uses of blogs in education; Consider possibilities for blogging in your professional environment.


 * ===**10/03/11: Week 3 - RSS & Aggregators**===
 * Challenge 5 - Learn about RSS and set up Google Reader
 * Challenge 6 - Feed your reader: find & subscribe to feeds
 * Challenge 7 - Explore one or more tools of choice (AudioBoo, Glogster, Bubblus, TodaysMeet, etc)


 * ===**10/10/11: Week 4 - Wikis**===
 * Challenge 8 - What is a wiki? Explore educational uses for wikis.
 * Challenge 9 - Set up your own page on the K12 Learning 2.0 participant sandbox wiki.


 * ===**10/17/11: Week 5 - Images & Slideshows**===
 * Challenge 10 - Learn about Creative Commons
 * Challenge 11 - Intro to Photosharing and Tagging; Explore Flickr and download some CC photos
 * Challenge 12 - Create an online Slideshow using Creative Commons photos


 * ===**10/24/11: Week 6 - DIY-PD**===
 * Challenge 13 - Attend a "21st Century" Conference (in your PJs)
 * Challenge 14 - CATCH UP / TAKE A BREATHER. Check your Google Reader at least every other day!


 * ===**10/31/11: Week 7 - Social Smarts: Social Bookmarking & Social Networking**===
 * Challenge 15 - Social Bookmarking (& More) with Diigo
 * Challenge 16 - Explore Classroom 2.0, ISEnet and other education-related networks.


 * ===**11/07/11: Week 8 - Podcasting & Videosharing**===
 * Challenge 17 - Intro to Podcasting; Explore podcasts in iTunes
 * Challenge 18 - Create a "Bare Bones" podcast
 * Challenge 19 - Intro to Video Sharing; Explore YouTube and TeacherTube


 * ===**11/14/11: Week 9 - Get Productive & Map Your Way**===
 * Challenge 20 - Use Google Docs to create and share collaborative documents, spreadsheets and presentations
 * Challenge 21 - Create a custom map using Google Maps


 * ===**11/21/11: Week 10 - Connect & Reflect**===
 * Challenge 22 - Try Twitter
 * Challenge 23 - Where do we go from here? Reflections and next steps.


 * **FINISH ANY REMAINING ITEMS BY 12/14/11**


 * ＊＊＊ NOTE:**You **__must__** be finished with all tasks by no later than **Wednesday, December 14, 2011**! **＊＊＊**