Connectivism: Learning theory of the future of vestige of the past - 2 views

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  #1 katelyngriffin on 09 Jun 17

   

  http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/523/1103
  
  In this article, Rita Kop and Adrian Hill delve into analyzing the emerging theory of connectivism, aiming to answer the question, "Is connectivism a learning theory?" In an attempt to answer this question, the authors take a look at previous learning theories that have shaped the idea of constructivism. After discussion about different learning theories and how a learning theory is best constructed, the authors came to the conclusion that connectivism is not yet a learning theory on its own. Instead, it is an idea that supports new pedagogical practices, practices like student-centered learning environments, online communication, and a network of learning through a community. Because current learning theories are not supporting the needs of students in today's classrooms, connectivism is an idea that will help meet the needs of current students. This paper connects constructivism and connectivism as an emerging learning theory. Both are based on making connections and constructing your own learning in a way that makes sense to you. I found this peer-reviewed article to be very credible and insightful.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"><a href="http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/523/1103" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/523/1103</a> <br /> <br /> In this article, Rita Kop and Adrian Hill delve into analyzing the emerging theory of connectivism, aiming to answer the question, "Is connectivism a learning theory?" In an attempt to answer this question, the authors take a look at previous learning theories that have shaped the idea of constructivism. After discussion about different learning theories and how a learning theory is best constructed, the authors came to the conclusion that connectivism is not yet a learning theory on its own. Instead, it is an idea that supports new pedagogical practices, practices like student-centered learning environments, online communication, and a network of learning through a community. Because current learning theories are not supporting the needs of students in today's classrooms, connectivism is an idea that will help meet the needs of current students. This paper connects constructivism and connectivism as an emerging learning theory. Both are based on making connections and constructing your own learning in a way that makes sense to you. I found this peer-reviewed article to be very credible and insightful.</div>

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