Connectivism: Learning theory and pedagogical practice for networked information landscape - 2 views

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  #1 katelyngriffin on 09 Jun 17

   

  https://doi.org/10.1108/00907321111186686
  
  This article seeks to describe the theory of connectivism as a learning theory to help explain how students learn informational literacy. Connectivism, as described by Dunaway, is the learners' ability to make connections and make learning happen after those connections are made. In this way, constructivism and connectivism connect. The article continues by exploring learning theories, why they matter, and why we should consider new learning theories. The article states that with the digital age, the way in which we access information has changed. The internet allows learners to engage with millions of resources immediately. With this, comes discussions about the paradigm shift that is happening in regards to old teaching styles not meeting the needs of new students. Web 2.0 tools are causing a shift in the way that educators look at schooling as a whole. Connectivism is a way to bridge new ideas with traditional learning theories like behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, and humanism. This article suggests that we look at connectivism as a theory of learning for the new age of technology. I found this peer-reviewed article to be credible and useful for providing information on connectivism as a learning theory.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"><a href="https://doi.org/10.1108/00907321111186686" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1108/00907321111186686</a> <br /> <br /> This article seeks to describe the theory of connectivism as a learning theory to help explain how students learn informational literacy. Connectivism, as described by Dunaway, is the learners' ability to make connections and make learning happen after those connections are made. In this way, constructivism and connectivism connect. The article continues by exploring learning theories, why they matter, and why we should consider new learning theories. The article states that with the digital age, the way in which we access information has changed. The internet allows learners to engage with millions of resources immediately. With this, comes discussions about the paradigm shift that is happening in regards to old teaching styles not meeting the needs of new students. Web 2.0 tools are causing a shift in the way that educators look at schooling as a whole. Connectivism is a way to bridge new ideas with traditional learning theories like behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, and humanism. This article suggests that we look at connectivism as a theory of learning for the new age of technology. I found this peer-reviewed article to be credible and useful for providing information on connectivism as a learning theory.</div>

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