Connectivism as a pedogogy Steve Weaver March Touro EDU 742 Steve Gibbs

Connectivism Learning Theory for the Digital Age

Connectivism A theory of learning based on the premise that knowledge exists in and of itself and is acquired through social interaction, participation, and the ability to access vast quantities of ever-changing information via technology A Learning Theory for the Digital Age

introduced 2005 George Siemens Connectivism

takes Behaviorism, Cognitivism, and Constructivism into the digital age as learning has been impacted through technology Connectivism

reflective of underlying social environments accommodates the “half life of knowledge” - knowledge has doubled in last decade - doubling every 18 months (Seimens, 2010) Connectivism

George Siemens s Instructor, Red River College, Winnipeg, Manitoba author/editor of elearnspace.org Downloadable pdf

Behaviorism, Cognitivism, and Constructivism into the digital age Behaviorism - passive learner/shaped by stimuli and reinforcement/‘black-box’ theory

Behaviorism, Cognitivism, and Constructivism into the digital age Behaviorism - passive learner/shaped by stimuli and reinforcement/‘black box’ theory Cognitivism - mind as processor, learning is a process of inputs

Behaviorism, Cognitivism, and Constructivism into the digital age Behaviorism - passive learner/shaped by stimuli and reinforcement Cognitivism - mind as black box learning is a process of inputs Constructivism - reflection on one’s experiences construct our personal understanding of the world. Learners often pursue own learning.

Class, what do you get when you... Behaviorism Cognitivism Constructivism Modern age ? ? ?

Behaviorism Cognitivism Constructivism Modern age Connectivism Way to go ! ! !

Implications of Connectivism on education

Our ability to learn what we need to know for tomorrow is equally if not more important than what we know today. Implications: students need to be available for knowledge from a variety of sources, some electronic (technology) and some social

Implications of Connectivism on education Our ability to learn what we need to know for tomorrow is equally if not more important than what we know today. Implications: encourage networking (the ability to share information gathering). Plug into the appropriate source to meet requirements. Know where to gather knowledge.

Implications of Connectivism on education Our ability to learn what we need to know for tomorrow is equally if not more important than what we know today. Implications: the correct answer today may not be the correct answer tomorrow due to changing environments

Implications of Connectivism on education Our ability to learn what we need to know for tomorrow is equally if not more important than what we know today. Implications: learning is often self-directed but not isolated

Implications of Connectivism on education Our ability to learn what we need to know for tomorrow is equally if not more important than what we know today. Implications: more than ever, take ownership over one’s education

Implications of Connectivism on education Our ability to learn what we need to know for tomorrow is equally if not more important than what we know today. Implications: improve the ability to determine the quality and appropriateness of information and information sources

Implications of Connectivism on education Our ability to learn what we need to know for tomorrow is equally if not more important than what we know today. Implications: the design of the learning environment will change

Connectivism Learning Theory for the Digital Age