As Group C has so nicely prompted my thinking, I found myself asking the very same questions I was reading…..
1. "Is Connectivism really new or part of a continuum of change?”
2. “Are the changes created by technology advances and the internet that new that we need a new learning theory?” and,
2. “Are the changes created by technology advances and the internet that new that we need a new learning theory?” and,
3. “If the changes differ only in degree but not their fundamental nature, do we need a new theory?"
These are great questions, but from my perspective, does it really matter? Isn’t the goal for educators one of connecting with students for their understanding and meaningful application of that understanding to life?
In my opinion, Connectivism is simply the 21st Century way of making learning even more effective! We no longer need to muddle through the encyclopedias that in the 1960’s and 70’s cost an arm and a leg for our parents! Our children and grandchildren can access information at the touch of a button, AND get more accurate and up-to-date information than any of us had even dreamed of!
Permit me to challenge YOUR thinking, and focus not on whether it’s a theory, but rather on its impact on learning!
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