Connectivism is an hypothesis of learning which emphasizes the role of social and cultural context. Connectivism is often associated with and proposes a perspective similar to Vygotsky's 'zone of proximal development' (ZPD), an idea later transposed into Engeström's (2001) Activity theory.[1] The relationship between work experience, learning, and knowledge, as expressed in the concept of ‘connectivity, is central to connectivism, motivating the theory's name.[2] It is somewhat similar to Bandura's Social Learning Theory that proposes that people learn through contact.
The phrase "a learning theory for the digital age"[3] indicates the emphasis that connectivism gives to technology's effect on how people live, communicate and learn.
ruddsword on 25 Aug 16SOLE and TPACK and HPC My teaching pedagogy, is underpinned by contemporary theoretical evidence including the Quality Teaching Framework, Technology Pedagogy and Curriculum Knowledge Framework (TPACK), inquiry-based learning and Self Organised Learning Environment (SOLE) I provide authentic learning contexts where students can become successful, confident, creative individuals, and active, informed citizens using a range of technologies...
