This week in my EDUC- 6115 Learning Theories and Instruction course, we learned how connectivism is related to adult learning and how a technology changing world can impact the way that individuals learn. Because networks have become a large part of learning, I created a mind map using Coggle to present some of the networks/connections that influence my knowledge.
How has your network changed the way you learn?
My network has changed the way that I learn in various ways. One being is that I have adapted to doing everything digitally. At one point in time, I was used to writing 10-page papers and looking through encyclopedias for research. Now, there are so many digital tools/networks that I have become accustomed to. Typing papers, and finding scholarly research through university libraries have become my norm. Because such tools have been easily accessible to me, my learning process has accelerated.
Which digital tools best facilitate learning for you?
The digital tools that would best facilitate learning for me would be Adobe creative cloud, iBooks and Youtube. I have found these tools useful in helping me to enhance my creativity and expand my knowledge. Whether you are editing photos or creating e-learning content, Adobe will aid in that development. Networks such as Youtube have given me the ability to develop skills by watching tutorials and demonstrations while iBooks have allowed me to read a variety of books on one device in many settings.
How do you gain new knowledge when you have questions?
When I have questions, I gain new knowledge by searching through Google. Google is my first source for finding the answer to all of my questions quickly. Now whether or not the answers are accurate, determines if I'm inclined to seek other sources for more effective answers. Because I am always near a mobile device, it is easier to obtain the answer to a question right in the moment on Google.
In what ways does your personal learning network support or refute the central tenets of connectivism?
My personal learning network supports the central tenets of connectivism by allowing me to connect and learn through a variety of people and resources online. One thing about internet technologies is that if used correctly and appropriately, one can learn efficiently and effectively. My personal networks may limit me from critically thinking at times because of how accessible they are in my life however, I am able to expand my knowledge on a fast-paced scale. I mean in today's society, who wants to learn the hard way (pen and paper) when the easy way (keyboard and monitor) have become far more effectual.
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