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Writer makes the point that all three learning theories can be used where relevant. One does not supercede the other, though they were conceived in this order: instructivism, constructivism, connectivism.

Behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism are the three broad learning theories most often utilized in the creation of instructional environments. These theories, however, were developed in a time when learning was not impacted through technology. Over the last twenty years, technology has reorganized how we live, how we communicate, and how we learn. Learning needs and theories that describe learning principles and processes, should be reflective of underlying social environments.