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Is Connectivism a New Learning Theory? | Learner Weblog - 2 views

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    It could be argued that many (or majority) of the participants of MOOCs (in some cMOOCs, and most xMOOCs) are learning based on an instructivist approaches (behaviorism and cognitivism), and not on social constructivism and connectivism.  Why?  There are good reasons that I would be able to cover in this short response.
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The Sociology of Academic Networks - ProfHacker - The Chronicle of Higher Education - 1 views

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    Collins … theorizes about the rituals by which people interact with others, from large groups, to person-to-person relationships, to the imaginary conversations that a person engages in his or her mind. … When people interact their shared attention trains each other to be in a group with a shared purpose.
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List of OER (Open Educational Resources) Websites | Online and Distance Learning - 2 views

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    "List of OER (Open Educational Resources) Websites"

CCK11 - A survey - 0 views

started by luisa dall'acqua on 05 Apr 11 no follow-up yet
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Tony Bates - 0 views

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    e-learning, distance learning, open learning, OER, online resources,
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Teaching in Social and Technological Networks « Connectivism - 3 views

  • The largely unitary voice of the traditional teacher is fragmented by the limitless conversation opportunities available in networks. When learners have control of the tools of conversation, they also control the conversations in which they choose to engage.
  • For educators, control is being replaced with influence. Instead of controlling a classroom, a teacher now influences or shapes a network.
  • we find our way through active exploration. Designers can aid the wayfinding process through consistency of design and functionality across various tools, but ultimately, it is the responsibility of the individual to click/fail/recoup and continue.
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  • “To teach is to model and to demonstrate. To learn is to practice and to reflect.”
  • Without an online identity, you can’t connect with others – to know and be known. I don’t think I’m overstating the importance of have a presence in order to participate in networks.
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    Given that coherence and lucidity are key to understanding our world, how do educators teach in networks? For educators, control is being replaced with influence. Instead of controlling a classroom, a teacher now influences or shapes a network.
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    Link provided in back chat on PLNs - explains teacher's role of providing a narrative of cohesion on a particular topic.
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