Chapter 2 Connected Educator
With
advancements in technology comes change. Advancements in technology
have changed how people learn and choose to learn. With so many
different online resources and ways to connect with others, the methods
of learning and connecting are changing, due to this we must change the
way we teach.
The Chapter 2 Connected Educator talks about the call for a change in education. In school we are taught by a teacher and use textbooks, but through my academic career I have found I learn better by researching and learning on my own using web-based tools such as YouTube and Google. Having the ability to learn on my own allows me to learn when desired or needed. When I am at work and unsure how to solve a problem or answer a question I often find myself searching on Google for an answer or using Yahoo Answers to search for a solution. More times than not I find an answer within a couple of minutes. These answers are from others who were faced with the same problem. This is an example of how personal learning networks make everyday life easier. Having the ability to find answers to questions without having to ask my boss or rely on someone else increases performance and changes the way I ultimately learn.
Another important learning model is connectivism. Connectivism is a new learning theory stemming from personal learning networks that allow learners to share and collaborate towards new knowledge and findings. I believe connectivism is the future of learning as it all own people to come together from around the world and work together on soling problems and finding new innovations.
Overall, I believe one of the most important aspects of connected learning is diversity. Having diversity when learning allows for different perspectives and ideas from around the world. Having diversity allows for innovation and ideas to grow rapidly through the contribution and critique of a diversity of people with shared interests and issues.In my future profession I will be faced with many different obstacles and challenges however the use of online resources and the ability to connect with others who are facing the same issues will be eased with the use of connected learning tools. Using connected learning tools will allow me to grow and become more successful as I pursue my professional career.
Nussbaum-Beach, S., & Hall, L. R. (2012). The connected educator: Learning and leading in a digital age. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
The Chapter 2 Connected Educator talks about the call for a change in education. In school we are taught by a teacher and use textbooks, but through my academic career I have found I learn better by researching and learning on my own using web-based tools such as YouTube and Google. Having the ability to learn on my own allows me to learn when desired or needed. When I am at work and unsure how to solve a problem or answer a question I often find myself searching on Google for an answer or using Yahoo Answers to search for a solution. More times than not I find an answer within a couple of minutes. These answers are from others who were faced with the same problem. This is an example of how personal learning networks make everyday life easier. Having the ability to find answers to questions without having to ask my boss or rely on someone else increases performance and changes the way I ultimately learn.
Another important learning model is connectivism. Connectivism is a new learning theory stemming from personal learning networks that allow learners to share and collaborate towards new knowledge and findings. I believe connectivism is the future of learning as it all own people to come together from around the world and work together on soling problems and finding new innovations.
Overall, I believe one of the most important aspects of connected learning is diversity. Having diversity when learning allows for different perspectives and ideas from around the world. Having diversity allows for innovation and ideas to grow rapidly through the contribution and critique of a diversity of people with shared interests and issues.In my future profession I will be faced with many different obstacles and challenges however the use of online resources and the ability to connect with others who are facing the same issues will be eased with the use of connected learning tools. Using connected learning tools will allow me to grow and become more successful as I pursue my professional career.
Nussbaum-Beach, S., & Hall, L. R. (2012). The connected educator: Learning and leading in a digital age. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
Hi Gregory great post! I appreciate you pointing out the convenience and the advantage of having the ability to just search for answers through technological advances. I too think it is sometimes easier to just find the answer with technology instead of having to interrupt someone's process of working to ask them a simple question. Though I do agree that being connected with other people can also add to the learning process, and you can gain more knowledge and experience from others' experiences, therefore connectivism is such an important theory. I look forward to reading more of your posts throughout the semester.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I agree that diversity and convenience are the biggest benefits of connecting each other online globally. A thought just popped up in my mind when I was reading this post that if online platform a good and reliable way to learn? It is true that web-based tools such as YouTube, Google, and Yahoo Answer are easy to find solutions, and it sometimes makes us an active learner as there are no time and geographic limitations. However, it at the same time makes us a passive learner that we are waiting for other's answers. We will never know when and who will provide us with the "correct" answers. I saw a question posted on Yahoo Answer for more than a year but still did get any responses. Therefore, you made a good point that diversity is important for this learning model. Face-to-face interactions, such as conferences and meetings, are sometimes necessary.
ReplyDeleteHi Gregory,
ReplyDeleteI really liked that within your post you talked about the concept of connectivisim. I agree with you that connectivism is the future of learning, and I think I touched upon that in my post without actually defining the term. Chapter 2 talked about diversity and research and thought coming from different areas and I think that connecting those backgrounds and having people of different backgrounds or different areas of expertise working together to move forward is something that allows for the most success. On another note, I like how you discussed Google and Yahoo answers in your first paragraph. while reading the book I thought more about databases and human interaction as forms of personal networking, but I never really thought about the fact that when we read responses on Yahoo answers we are doing the same thing, in a less reliable way, as we are doing when using databases.
Hello Gregory,
ReplyDeleteI agree with what you pointed out in our current education: changing the way we teach. Chapter two brought out ideas about how in the 21st century, we connect with people in our workplace and expand our experiences behind the walls of a school building. Then, it goes on to explain how we can connect with anyone around the globe through social media, in other words, "outside of the walls of a workplace." With more diversity, professionals can gain more knowledge and learn better ways to teach AND implement new methods into a system. I agree that in our future professions, online resources will be very useful when connecting with people dealing with different hardships/issues. By sharing our mistakes, we can gain understanding of what's right and what's wrong in the way we learn and teach. In what profession will you be doing that will require you to use connected learning tools?