Weller suggests that networked learning is “characterized by its decentralization, multiple nodes, and changing nature”. Stewart suggests at the beginning of the podcast that actually all learning occurs in a complex network of nodes and connections.

For this activity, you are going to map your learning network – not just for this class but for all educational activities that you engage in over the course of a week. Think widely: this could include physically going to a classroom (node) and listening to a lecture from the professor (node). This might include messaging a friend (node) to get clarification on an assignment (node). This might be chatting to your Inquiry Group members (node) on Slack (node).

At the centre of the map, place yourself. Then add all of the nodes (people, places, objects, technologies) that you connect with throughout the week. On the connections, note the frequency and type of relationship that you have with that node. Is the connection one-way or two-way? Is it physical, digital, or both?

In your Learning Portfolio, include your network map image and reflection on the map. Did any of the nodes or connections surprise you? Are some of your classes or courses more or less connected than others?

Make sure to also include a short self-reflection on why you chose this activity, how it aligned with your learning goals, and what you learned through the research that you completed.

NOTE: You may use any tool to create the map.