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Dave's Educational Blog elearnspace. Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age December 12, 2004 George Siemens Update (April 5, 2005): I've added a website to explore this concept at www.connectivism.ca Introduction Behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism are the three broad learning theories most often utilized in the creation of instructional environments. Learners as little as forty years ago would complete the required schooling and enter a career that would often last a lifetime. “One of the most persuasive factors is the shrinking half-life of knowledge. Some significant trends in learning: Many learners will move into a variety of different, possibly unrelated fields over the course of their lifetime. Background Driscoll (2000) defines learning as “a persisting change in human performance or performance potential…[which] must come about as a result of the learner’s experience and interaction with the world” (p.11). Driscoll (2000, p14-17) explores some of the complexities of defining learning. Conclusion:
Diane Ravitch (DianeRavitch) What Does Connectivism Mean for Education? The theory of Connectivism provides new insight into what it means to facilitate learning in the 21st Century. Those responsible for teaching and training need to incorporate instructional strategies that match learner expectations and the physical changes that technology has wrought on the human brain. This is an ongoing challenge and one that does not have a single right answer or pre-packaged solution. The application of Connectivism to teaching and learning requires a thorough rethinking of the educational process and the role of the teacher, student, and technology in that process. Siemens has done a good job laying out the core principles of Connectivism in his 2004 piece, "Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age." This learning theory is so new and revolutionary that there is little written about it.
Diane Ravitch's blog Why Connected Learning? - Connected Learning Alliance Connected learning is when someone is pursuing a personal interest with the support of peers, mentors and caring adults, and in ways that open up opportunities for them. It is a fundamentally different mode of learning than education centered on fixed subjects, one-to-many instruction, and standardized testing. The research is clear. Connected Learners Connected learners have a web of relationships and organizations that support their learning, beyond the formal educational pipeline. Why Connected Learning? Traditional education is failing to engage many students as they enter their middle school, high school, and college years. While wealthy families are embracing the potential of new technologies for learning, and investing more and more in out-of-school and connected learning, less privileged kids are being left behind. Connected Learning in Practice Graphic by Nat Soti. Principles of Connected Learning Interests foster the drive to gain knowledge and expertise. What's New
Sir Ken Robinson: Transform Education? Yes, We Must As the new members of 111th Congress wander through the building looking for their desks and lockers, it may feel for some of them like the first day at school. They should hold on to that feeling. One of the biggest challenges they face is sorting out American education. Given the recession, the dire situation in the Middle East and the general state of the planet, education is probably not at the top of their to-do list. President-elect Obama swayed the nation on a promise of change and the renewal of the American Dream. All of this is the work of education. My family and I moved to America almost eight years ago. President-elect Obama has said that NCLB was well intentioned, and it was. I said that the premise of the act is flawed. To face the future, America needs to celebrate and develop the diverse talents of all of its people -- young and old alike. I'm always struck by how many adults have no idea what their real talents are, or whether they have any at all.
5 Minute Librarian: Social Media This week, we invite all library Instagram accounts to participate in our October Challenge: 31 Days of Instagram! I have a confession: I have a very sad library Instagram account. I know I should be posting daily (some stats say twice a day), but making the time to take photos, find relevant/popular hashtags, and posting them when teens get out of school -- it was overwhelming. So, this challenge is for those who are in the same boat and those who want to learn how to use Instagram in the most painless way possible. Sound good? NOTE: Any hashtag in red needs to be specific. 1. First, find your city's/town's most popular hashtag. Now, take a photo of your library (any part of it or room, or the whole building) and post it. Hashtags to use: #citystate #libraryname #librariesofinstagram #5minlibchallenge 2. Sign-up for an Instagram scheduler and post a staff shelfie. 3. Download a program for statistics and reposting (it is like sharing on Facebook and retweeting on Twitter) possibilities.
Stephen Downes: Fairness and Equity in Education The Idea of Fairness If we were asking questions of the children in a classroom, we wouldn't ask just one person over and over, right? We would want to spread the questioning around. Or if we were running a class debate, we wouldn't let just one student speak for the entire session, right? We would want to ensure that a number of different voices were heard. We wouldn't design our tests so that only one person could pass. There is growing recognition that there might be something to this principle. The United States came out only in the middle of the PISA rankings. As the PISA authors noted, poverty itself wasn't the problem. All of that said, while it is all very well to appeal to some sort of principle of fairness, the fact remains that there is no widely accepted economy of fairness. Efforts to ground the principle in moral or philosophical arguments are equally futile. The Golden Rule allows the powerful to legitimize their power, and does not promote fairness at all.
Why Every Leader Needs a PLN The concept of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) has been around for a couple of years now. Educators who have embraced this concept have experienced firsthand the positive impact on professional practice that being a connected educator brings. The premise is relatively simple. Carve out a little time each day (15 – 30 minutes) and use one of many available free tools to learn. It is less about the specific tool that is used for the foundation of a PLN and more about the relationships, engagement, and new knowledge that result. Image credit: Harold Jarche Leadership is a choice and not one that should be made lightly.
THING 5: BUILDING A NETWORK | 23 Things for Digital Knowledge Thirty years ago, networks developed for communication between people were adapted to communication between machines. Since then we’ve gone from transmitting data over a voice network to transmitting voice over a data network. Digital forms of information and communication are transforming what it means to work, study, research, and express oneself. Your Personal Learning Network (PLN) includes all of the resources, people and organizations that you rely upon to help you continue learning, keep up to date on developments in your field & provide a sounding board when you need help with a thorny problem. How to get started with your PLN? The following video and readings present the theory and practice of establishing a PLN, and introduce you to a range of digital tools and platforms to help you connect with knowledge networking educators. The best part about establishing a PLN is that it’s personal! You make all the choices: What tools you use! Don’t just lurk – ENGAGE and PARTICIPATE. Try this
15 librarians to follow on Instagram It’s no secret that school librarians and libraries play a critical role in today’s schools and have a positive impact on student learning (don’t miss the School Libraries Work! research compendium to learn more about the importance of school libraries). This year, we had the privilege of meeting some impressive library professionals, including the winners of the 2017 School Library Journal School Librarian of the Year Awards. Looking ahead to the New Year, we’ve rounded up a list of “15 librarians to follow on Instagram” that is sure to help any educator find some serious inspiration.