Well “we” made it! If you have been keeping up with my Network Learning Project (PLN), then you are familiar with my journey of learning how to bridge shuffle through exploring a variety of networks. From my first blog post, The Bad Beginning to Practice Makes Perfect, “we” have made it to the inevitable end! Today, concludes the journey of learning something new through researching networks and reflecting on this process as a novice. Bransford et al. (2000), states that experts have acquired extensive knowledge that affects what they notice and how they organize, represent, and interpret information in their environment. They also state that thus affects their abilities to remember, reason, and solve problems (Bransford et al., 2000). As a novice, I was unable to remember the steps in order to perform bridge and I could not solve the problem of shuffling the cards any other way than matching up the corners of the cards which was unsuccessful. However, I began this journey by only exploring familiar spaces such as Youtube.
Gee (2013) argues that diversity expands possibilities for new discoveries. Therefore, I had to expand my possibilities for learning by exploring multiple networks. I explored new networks that were extremely beneficial to my new learning such as Reddit and other help forums. One source titled, The Magic Cafe, was extremely helpful because I was able to relate to many of the same issues other novices were expressing. For example, one person said they find it easier to hold the thumb closer to the center of the top of the cards which was something I had been struggling with. Experts had many great tips that I was able to put into practice. On Reddit, I discovered How to do Bridge Shuffle to be very useful because this source included a video as well as many helpful comments. For example, one comment suggested that bridge is easier to do with a used deck of cards rather than a new deck. The video also slowly walks you through where to place your hands when attempting the bridge and where to place your fingers. While exploring social media platforms, Mastered the Bridge Shuffle on Instagram shed light to something completely new when performing bridge. The expert did something that I have never seen or read throughout my research. For example, she put extra pressure and more emphasis on bending the cards before the last step in bridge. As you can see, I learned many useful tips and tricks throughout my exploration and research.Check out my NLP Tracker which highlights all the networks I explored throughout my network learning experience.
In my final video below, you will observe the learning that has taken place due to the diverse networks that I have research and explored. You will see that I have now learned how to shuffle the cards face to face, I am able to apply pressure from my thumbs to the tops of the cards, and I put pressure in bending the cards to execute the bridge shuffle. While this has not been an easy learning experience, it has allowed me to reflect on how beneficial networks are in our globalized world. Before this project, I only seeked spaces that I was familiar with. As I began exploring other spaces, I was able to connect with both experts and novices which has allowed me to appreciate this new method of learning. Like Gee (2013) states, diversity expands possibilities for new discoveries and this method of learning has truly changed my perspective of utilizing the many networks that exist today. I have gained confidence in going beyond my comfort “bubble” or my Professional Learning Network to explore new networking opportunities.
As a lifelong learner, I will continue to seek diverse networks to expand the possibilities for new learning and discoveries as an educator and student. I have learned how beneficial and useful a variety of networks can be to grow and learn with anything we do. We are never too young to learn something new and I am already looking forward to embarking on a new journey as a novice once again through network learning. Thank you for following my journey, I can’t believe “we” already made it to the inevitable end. References: Bransford, J., Brown, A.L. & Cocking, R. R. (2000). How people learn: Brain, Mind, Experience and School. Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press. http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309070368 DeVoursney J. (2020). Cards. [image]. DeVoursney J. (2020). Pressure. [image]. DeVoursney J. (2020, June 2). Before. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/zlgtHOXbpk4 DeVoursney J. (2020, June 17). After. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/IxVRVyIZagQ DeVoursney J. (2020, June 18). The Inevitable End. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/lp8CKAJ20aI DeVoursney J. (2020). The Bad Beginning. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/_IWkwbB0M- DeVoursney J. (2020). Practice Makes Perfect: Shuffling. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/5GphqG97Ndo Everzo. (2020). Mastered Bridge Shuffle. [Video]. Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/BtjSnhoBGxP/ Gee J.P. (2017). Affinity Spaces and 21st Century Learning. Educational Technology. http://www.jstor.org.proxy1.cl.msu.edu/stable/44430520 Nachie. (2016). EMSK How to do Bridge Shuffle. https://www.reddit.com/r/everymanshouldknow How to Perform Riffle Shuffle. (2010). The Magic Cafe Forum. https://themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=369984 U. (2013). Card Shuffle. [giphy]. https://gph.is/10IFENg Comments are closed.
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