"Connectivism"
How has networking changed the way that you learn?
I am an older adult learner. Networking has certainly changed the way that I learn. In my younger days, traditional four wall classrooms with chalkboards, erasers, and long lectures were the norm. Now, I am online and pursuing a degree via the internet at my own pace in my spare time.
Which digital tools best facilitate learning for you?
Driscoll (2005) describes learning as a "persisting change in human performance or performance potential" (p. 9). I would have to say that my computer has enabled me to return to school and is the digital tool that best facilitates my learning. With my family and work obligations, distance learning has been a blessing to me.
How do you learn new knowledge when you have questions?
I love to read, so I Google it...and see what various websites have to say about a topic. Also, the Walden library holds a wealth of information. In addition to that, I teach at a local university and there are experts in various fields available on campus that I may network with to help me with questions that I might have.
Reference:
Driscoll, M. P. (2005). Psychology of learning for instruction (3rd ed.) Boston: Pearson Education, Inc.
I am an older adult learner. Networking has certainly changed the way that I learn. In my younger days, traditional four wall classrooms with chalkboards, erasers, and long lectures were the norm. Now, I am online and pursuing a degree via the internet at my own pace in my spare time.
Which digital tools best facilitate learning for you?
Driscoll (2005) describes learning as a "persisting change in human performance or performance potential" (p. 9). I would have to say that my computer has enabled me to return to school and is the digital tool that best facilitates my learning. With my family and work obligations, distance learning has been a blessing to me.
How do you learn new knowledge when you have questions?
I love to read, so I Google it...and see what various websites have to say about a topic. Also, the Walden library holds a wealth of information. In addition to that, I teach at a local university and there are experts in various fields available on campus that I may network with to help me with questions that I might have.
Reference:
Driscoll, M. P. (2005). Psychology of learning for instruction (3rd ed.) Boston: Pearson Education, Inc.
Collaborative Constructivist Learning
Do you believe that humans have a basic instinct to interact and work as a group?
I believe that "two heads are better than one" as the old addage goes especially in problem based learning. Rheingold (2009) stated that collaboration is a natural human instinct and describes Wikipedia as an outgrowth of the instinct to do group work. In nursing education, students often work on assignments in small groups and assume responsibility for group learning outcomes and student's become accountable for their own work too. Collaborative learning promotes active, reflective learning, and encourages teamwork.
How can technology facilitate collaboration among learners based on constructivist principles?
Hannafin et al stated (as cited by Driscoll, 2005) that collaborative technologies that are Web-based can provide "problem scaffolding" and access to experts and on-line support systems (p. 404). This type learning environment allows students to communicate with others whether inside or outside of their immediate learning environments. In nursing education, the use of computer-mediated communication allows a free exchange of information among students, faculty, and nurses in practice settings (Billings & Halstead, 2005).
References:
Billings, D. M., & Halstead, J. A. (2005). Teaching in nursing: A guide for faculty (2nd ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Saunders.
Driscoll, M. P. (2005). Psychology of learning for instruction (3rd ed.). Boston: Pearson Education, Inc.
Rheingold, H. (2009). Thoughts on design, technology, and culture. Retrieved from http://designative.info/2009/04/03/howard-rheingolds-way-new-collaboration-talk-at-ted/
I believe that "two heads are better than one" as the old addage goes especially in problem based learning. Rheingold (2009) stated that collaboration is a natural human instinct and describes Wikipedia as an outgrowth of the instinct to do group work. In nursing education, students often work on assignments in small groups and assume responsibility for group learning outcomes and student's become accountable for their own work too. Collaborative learning promotes active, reflective learning, and encourages teamwork.
How can technology facilitate collaboration among learners based on constructivist principles?
Hannafin et al stated (as cited by Driscoll, 2005) that collaborative technologies that are Web-based can provide "problem scaffolding" and access to experts and on-line support systems (p. 404). This type learning environment allows students to communicate with others whether inside or outside of their immediate learning environments. In nursing education, the use of computer-mediated communication allows a free exchange of information among students, faculty, and nurses in practice settings (Billings & Halstead, 2005).
References:
Billings, D. M., & Halstead, J. A. (2005). Teaching in nursing: A guide for faculty (2nd ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Saunders.
Driscoll, M. P. (2005). Psychology of learning for instruction (3rd ed.). Boston: Pearson Education, Inc.
Rheingold, H. (2009). Thoughts on design, technology, and culture. Retrieved from http://designative.info/2009/04/03/howard-rheingolds-way-new-collaboration-talk-at-ted/
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