Where
Will I Be?
I have always wondered where I could or will end up
in the future. At the moment, I am currently in my final year at Brock
University within the Sport Management program. After I graduate from
university, I am not really sure where I may end up! However, I am currently
pursuing the possibility in taking an internship this summer in which may help
me guide my future career and life plans. Personally, I am always fearful of
whether or not I may even remain in my field of study. Could I end up spending
a majority of my career in a sector completely unrelated to the sports field?
Who knows! Ultimately, I already know I am determined to graduate and complete
my degree in Sport Management and find a job that I look forward to going to
each and every day. Moreover, I know achieving these particular goals will
require patience and hard work, which I truly believe I already possess!
With all this wondering, one thing that really
assisted me in getting such issues on track is a tool called a personal
learning environment or PLE.
Personal
Learning Environment (PLE)
The notion of a personal learning environment (PLE)
is a term in which refers to a system that can ultimately assist you in
learning and permits for individuals to manage and take control of their life. Thus,
this particular tool allows for individuals to teach themselves and gain
valuable input. Personally, I always find myself getting very worried about
where I will be in even a year from now (i.e., “Where will I find a job?”).
However, this week in my adult education class I was able to discover the
personal learning environment tool and learned that it can aid in my path
towards achieving my particular goals. The pictured depicted below is just one
particular example of what a PLE may look like in any given case. I was able to
make this model through the Gliffy website. In particular, at the very center
of this diagram is the “Networking Tools” in which incorporates various
utensils that allow for me to be organized.
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| Pettem C. (CC) 2016. |
Moreover, when I get concerned about where I could
potentially start my career and find a job, I could always reflect on this
particular picture and look where I need to start from. For example, I can lead
myself from “networking tools” to “socializing/collaborating” to “question?”
and then to “Google” where I can begin looking at potential openings.
Reflection
- My Final Thoughts!
Reflecting
on my PLE Diagram:
I have found that my particular PLE diagram may be a
bit empty and ultimately does not provide me with many options to turn to; limiting
my options. Thus, over time, I will be looking to add to this diagram and fill
it with bits of information in which will help me succeed in the future.
Reflecting
on my word cloud:
I found this particular activity to be very fun and
enjoyable. In particular, this activity allowed for me to be creative and
engaged. In addition, the word cloud activity permitted for an individual like
me to take the words in my original post and ultimately reflect on the key
terminology used; making me a much more informed individual. Thus, the word
cloud allowed for me to learn that I prefer clean, clear, and concise writing;
ultimately fitting into my preference of being an organized individual.
Moreover, the activity also depicted the various thoughts and opinions that I
have shared and potentially could expand upon as time progresses.
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| Pettem C. (2016). |
Connection
to course readings:
In regards to my current PLE, the notion of
connecting with other individuals for the purpose of learning is already
addressed through my utilization of email, texting, and various extensions of
social media (i.e., Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.). Thus, Lalonde (2012)
identifies the utilization of a personal learning network (PLN) in which allows
people to potentially assist another person in learning by guiding or directing
them in finding answers to potential questions one may have. To exemplify, I am
able to look at my PLE diagram and direct myself to the various “communication”
extensions in which I marked down; permitting for me to connect with other
individuals and improve my knowledge and understanding as an individual.
Moreover, utilizing a personal learning network would also allow for me to
interact and gain relations with individuals within the field of Sport
Management; providing future opportunities for work experience and references
for the future.
That’s it for this week!
Cole Pettem
