Showing posts with label instructional design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label instructional design. Show all posts
Monday, November 21, 2011
Learning Theory : Connectivism by George Siemens
Connectivism (from wiki page1, page2) is an alternative theory of learning developed by George Siemens that addresses inadequacies of current theoretical models such as behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism (Alger, 2005). This theory of learning recognizes that technology has impacted society and that thoughts on teaching and learning are shifting.
It acknowledges that learning is no longer individualistic but relies on the informal learning that occurs through participation in communities of practices, personal networks and work-related tasks. Simply put, connectivism is about forming connections between people and with technology. To cope with information overload and complexity, teaching and learning in a connectivist learning environment occurs within learning ecologies, communities and networks. These facilitate connections and information sharing while encouraging life-long learning in the individual as well as the group (Siemens, 2003).
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