Connectivism

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The network has changed the way that I learn is by seeing all of the different technologies just because you are use to one in particular and you are comfortable with it, there is another that can do a better job and you cannot be "afraid" to change. The tool that best facilitae learning for me is the discussion board. The feedback help open your eyes to something that you have not thought of. You learn new knowledge when you have questions by doing research and asking questions from those that are in that field.

Blogs:

http://teachweb2.blogspot.com/2008/11/cck08-connectivism-networked-studentthe.html

http://iucall.blogspot.com/2008/02/connectivism-coming-to-my-own.html

Collaboration

I do believe that humans have basic instinct “interact and work as a group.” It is done all the time in jobs, schools and homes. Things would not get done if people did not work together. The main problem will be who is going to be in charge and what makes them qualified to be a leader.

Technology facilitate collaboration among learners based on constructivist principles through the Internet because they make connections and meaning in the learning process. Knowledge of constructivist is promoted. Encouragement of self-critical analysis, self-directed learning and collaborative learning expand environments which knowledge is constructed. The collaboration process links individuals together that share common goals and interest facilitated through technology (Brown, 2005).

Reference:

Brown, E. (2005). How does technology facilitate constructivist learning? Retrieved March 29, 2010 from http://www.calpro-online.org/eric/docs/brown/brown01_05.pdf

Blogs:

http://contructivist-education.blogspot.com. Constructivist Foreign Language Learning class 04-06-07 TuncerCan.

http:///michaelhanley.ie/elearningcurve/?s=Constructivist+Pt.3%3A+The+principles+of+constructivism+
Constructivism Pt.3: The principles of constructivism, 12-28-07, Michael Hanley