My evolving PLE

In recent times, there has been a lot of discussion about Personal Learning Environments as opposed to the Virtual Learning Environments provided by educational institutions. Following the initial example set by Martin Weller, and others such as Lesley Boyd and John Haren, I have created a model of my current personal learning environment using the Compendium software. In preparing this model, I have tried to present it as a combination of both the hardware devices and software that I use as part of my learning and work practice. It doesn't include all of the elements of my PLE, but it is a start. I have also tried to include start dates where relevant to give a sense of how new devices and software have been coming into my personal learning environment. Looking at the last couple of years, one noticeable trend that is apparent to me is the shift towards devices that enable mobile learning and software that enables communication using web 2.0 technologies. It will be interesting to revisit this map in a year or two from now and see if the elements of my PLE have developed further.

Philip.