We talked about some excellent tools out there and compared them with one another.
iLearn: is a closed network for a class. It is controlled by the instructor and information is limited. Teachers post assignments and online discussions take place only among enrolled students.
Ning: it is a social network that can be either open or closed. Individuals can choose people to participate or allow anyone to view ideas or subject matter.
Blog: a blog is an online journal or a digital diary. Content and widgets can be added and individuals can subscribe to diverse blogs. People can get updates on content that has been added.
Netvibes: is an aggregater and it is a way of collecting a variety of information and websites on one location. It can also be used as a blogging tool.
There are so many tools out there!
Learning means different things to different people, because we learn in diverse ways. Connectivism goes beyond the traditional behaviorist, cognitive, and constructivist theories and can appeal to learners of the digital age. Educators must combine a variety of learning theory for diverse learners. Knowledge is distributed and new learning theory can explain learning. The process of learning is more important than the content. It is often shared throughout the different sources for research and sharing. Network-based learning is a valuable tool that affects the role of teachers and learners. Learning is a social experience that is distributed among a mass of contributors. It goes beyond traditional learning boundaries and opens global grouped learning.
1 comment:
You say, "The process of learning is more important than the content," yet the learning process cannot exist without content, and (vice versa) content---or knowledge---is created through the learning process. Also, the learning process differs according to the type of knowledge outcome which is sought. Or not?
Walter
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