Connectivism Learning Theory: Instructional Tools for College Courses
This thesis was written as a requirement towards a Masters Degree in Education with a concentration in Instructional Technology from Western Connecticut State University, my program of study was supervised by Dr. John Caruso, and was completed during the Spring 2009 semester.
Abstract:
This qualitative thesis explores the work of George Siemens and connectivist learning theory, ‘A Learning Theory for the Digital Age’. Findings are based on a literature review which investigated the foundations, strengths and weaknesses of connectivism and synthesized conclusions into a knowledge base of practical applications for the college level, Instructional Technology classroom. The half-life of knowledge is shrinking, especially in the field of Instructional Technology; connectivism helps to ensure students remain current by facilitating the building of active connections, utilizing intelligent social networking and encouraging student-generated curricula. Connectivism allows the future of education to be viewed in an optimistic, almost utopian perspective, as individuals co-create knowledge in a global, networked environment.
Connectivism Learning Theory: Instructional Tools for College Courses by Suzanne Darrow is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.
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