Connectivism

Tecnica del Norte University

Connectivism

DidacticsMembers of the group: -Vinueza Elsa -Valencia Nicole -Qhispe Sofia -Ortiz Guadalupe -León Nicole

Definition

• Connectivism is a relatively new learning theory. • It is a learning theory for the Digital Age. • It also promotes group collaboration and discussion. • One example: virtual education. (Western Gobernos University, 2017).

Characteristics

-Connectivism provides the learning skills and tasks that are necessary for learners to grow in a digital age. -Learning and knowledge depend on a diversity of opinions. -Learning can reside in non-human devices, in other words... technology. -It is intended to be constantly updated to improve learning. -Personal knowledge is composed of a network, providing new learning for individuals.

Roles

& Student's role-The student is the center of learning. -Autonomy -Collaborative work among students. -Feedback between students. &Teacher's role -The teacher is the one who accompanies the teaching-learning process. -Teach how to discover and organize information efficiently. -The teacher will introduce the working tools, raise doubts and develop the necessary skills for the student (Vila, s. f.).

Advantages

-They promote autonomy. -It is a theory that is based on reality. -Tools are used to update the information. -Learning is collective. -Learning is free, flexible and structured.

Disadvantages

-Information is not always reliable. -Not all students have access to these types of devices. -Excess use of copy and paste. -A new teaching methodology is needed that designs learning environments. -Difficult to guarantee the availability, quality and correctness of the information necessary to form the connections.

Bibliography

Western Gobernos University. (27 de May de 2017). Obtenido de Connectivism Learning Theory: https://www.wgu.edu/blog/connectivism-learning-theory2105.html#close Vila, J. (s. f.). El conectivismo. Rol del alumno y del profesor. Blogspot. http://jvrsbox.blogspot.com/2015/02/el-conectivismo-rol-del-alumno-y-del.html Siemens, G. (2004). Conectivismo: Una teoría de aprendizaje para la era digital. Washington . Role of the Learner in Connectivism. (2015, 15 diciembre). E-Learning in the Classroom. https://elearningwithbahar.wordpress.com/role-of-the-learner-in-connectivism/

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