Connectivism

Connectivism

How has your network changed the way you learn?

• My network has been a very useful asset in all of my learning’s. I have realized that there are many different answers for the questions out there. Each individual will have a different response based on personal experiences. The unique experiences of the individuals within my learning network allow me to consider varying points of view on topics. I have discovered that in many instances it is very hard to arrive at a concrete answer. There are a lot of what if’s and circumstances that I consider when searching for answers. My resources used for processing new information and answering new questions have opened up many new areas that have become of great interest to me. With the learning network I have established I feel that I can conquer any new material that I encounter.


Which digital tools best facilitate learning for you?

• The internet is by far the best digital learning tool for me. The fact that I have access to an unlimited amount of information and resources gives me a sense of security, just knowing that if I really need to know something I can invest my time to finding the answer. As we all know this can take some time using the internet. The fact that there is so much information available it is easy for me to get sidetracked and find myself completely off topic of what I was looking for.


How do you gain new knowledge when you have questions?

• When I have questions I always seek out an individual that has some relevant experience in the area in which the question lies. Experience is a great educator in my opinion. The knowledge that can be gained from experienced individuals is of very high quality. We must be careful. As with the internet the source of knowledge must be valid. It is also important to keep in mind that individuals have unique experiences; these are important factors to consider when obtaining information from interpersonal resources.


In what ways does your personal learning network support or refute the central tenets of connectivism?

• My personal learning network is definitely a result of the technological age we live in today. I learn vast information from one primary source, the internet. The availability of the internet is second to none. Personally, one of the best ways that I believe to learn is to have a professional guide me through new material and tasks. The only problem with this is that they cannot always be available when I need them.