1. What would be needed to create an ideal DLC?
An ideal DLC would need digital citizens who are committed to the purposes of the DLC. In order for the DLC to survive and continue to grow, citizens would need to use the information supplied within the DLC as well as contribute. As research and technology advance, updates would need to be continually made. An ideal DLC would stay current with advances by its members taking this responsibility upon themselves.
2. What would be needed to bring such a vision to fruition?
To bring this vision to life, users would need the credentials to prove they are qualified to post and/or revise the DLC content. My vision is for teachers to come together in such a DLC to develop lesson plans and supplemental materials that can be shared among teachers in like subject areas. A variety of technological formats should be made available on the DLC. Therefore, users would need access to technology and must possess the skills necessary to use the technology.
3. What can be done to make an existing DLC more attractive to and welcoming for students and teachers.
I believe that students and teachers would need a simple online course on how to use the DLC. I do not believe that students would spend a vast amount of time on such a course, therefore, a short tutorial or help feature would be beneficial. For teachers, I believe an online course on how to use technology in various formats would be essential. Teachers already know their subject areas, but may be lacking in how to incorporate technology. Therefore, I believe in order for teachers to feel welcome and comfortable with using the DLC, they should familiarize themselves with using DLCs through an online course.
While researching exceptional DLCs, I discovered the Discovery Educator Network. I like the ideas that are the basis for the DEN and I plan to use the DEN in the near future!
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