Similarly, under a networked learning approach, where diversity of opinions are welcome in a MOOC, then tensions amongst different “voices” seem to be a natural emergence from the networks. It is both healthy and necessary for the network, as this would allow for network growth, as suggested by Stephen. This seems to be a natural opposite from the traditional “group” or “team”, or even the Community’s views where consensus and agreed goals are the norms rather than exception.
How do we know if diversity of opinions is the best way to learn under a networked learning ecology (or with internet)?
Damien Clark on 16 Feb 11This is a question I have been grappling with. While it makes sense that diversity is important to the health of the network, and that learners grow themselves personally from being exposed to alternate points of view, is this always the best way to learn? Especially when you could argue that organisational management is more about groups and teams, rather than networks (ie working to the same goals).
