This video/presentation was very interesting. I honestly have never heard of terms such as 'connectivism' or "a networked student". Since this is true, it is hard to believe that students now, in high school, are having hybrid classes. When I was in high school I could not imagine having to learn online at my house, because if I am not in class I do not learn as well. It is very interesting to see how far advance some schools have become in just a few short years.
Naturally, every student in their life thinks what is the point and big deal about having a teacher in the classroom. In EDM 310, the teacher is more of a guide for the students to help them with their work instead of the only source of knowledge. The teacher instructs the students on how to decide if a source is credible or not. She teaches the polite way to ask experts for help. She can clear up any confusion the student may have. As you can see, teachers are still a necessary component in the learning process for connectivism.
The Networked Student encourages students to be self learners. The video shows how a student will build a database on the subject from various online resources and then share the information with fellow classmates and teachers. The student must learn to find information using tools such as Google, Skype and other online resources. The student can connect with professors and other students from all over the world to gain information on any particular subject. The way this class is conducted verses traditional teaching techniques proves to be most useful in the limitless access to information available through modern technology.
A 7th Graders Personal Learning Environment(PLE)
This video really inspired me. I had no idea what a PLE or a PLN was until I watched this video. A PLN is a much easier was to get you organized, on track and is a great way to obtain information about something specific. This 7th grader showed me how to become more organized and how playing on the internet is a lot of fun. If she can do it I can do it!
"...to see how far advance some schools have become..." advanced, not far advance (and not far advanced either- far is unnecessary)
ReplyDeleteA PLN is primarily a group of people, but also tools, that expand your sources of information, provide you with ideas, challenge your thinking, get you to explore new possibilities. The more people you have in your PLN, and the more diverse their backgrounds and interests, the more you will benefit.