The world that we live in is becoming more and more complex
in terms of interactions and accessibility of resources, as presented by
Siemens (2010). By saying that, I have to admit that my network has change the
way I learn by providing me a broader understanding and brought me closer to
individuals who are extremely resourceful. Having the connections and open
communication with those individuals across the world, has also given me the
opportunity to make important decisions in life, as well as better understand
my profession.
In terms of which digital tools help my learning, I have to
say that the online library database provided by the university, along with
discussions, blogs and our latest group activity involving wikis have
significantly impacted my learning. I consider myself a more visual learner,
but the collaboration tools have helped me expand my ideas and understand other
points of view.
When it comes down to finding new knowledge when a question
arises, my preference is going online and doing a search on an online search
engine depending on the complexity of the question. I like to find the primary
sources, if possible, from which to gather the necessary information. If I am still
not able to find the right information that I am looking for, I then bring it
up with an individual from my network that I believe might have the answer or
know where to find the correct answer.
Portable devices, such as tablets, laptops and phones, have
given me the opportunity to have accessibility, as well as to share new
information 24/7 from the palm of my hand. A powerful resource that if utilized
properly will change the way we live and think.
Reference
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2010). Connectivism Learning Theory
Blogs I have made comments to:
http://georgeoneal62.edublogs.org/
http://loridodd.blogspot.com/
http://lyndamarshallsblogpage.blogspot.com.au
Gus,
ReplyDeleteI like your neat and organized mindmap. Like you, many of us go online to find answers. Just about any question can be "googled." I remember the days when a student would ask a question and I would say to find the answer for homework to get extra credit. Now they can instantly check their smart phone or tablet without a trip to the library. Times have changed :-).
Gus,
ReplyDeleteYou gave a great description of Connectivism in your first paragraph “...By saying that, I have to admit that my network has change the way I learn by providing me a broader understanding and brought me closer to individuals who are extremely resourceful. Having the connections and open communication with those individuals across the world, has also given me the opportunity to make important decisions in life, as well as better understand my profession.”
Too, after reviewing your mind map, I did not think about phones as a Social Life network. Thanks for broaden my thought on phones and its connections.
Kind Regards,
Lynda Marshall
I noticed that your mindmap included people more than technology. My mindmap concentrated on the technology that I used in the three main domains of my life: personal, work (teacher), and school (student). You also included phone, Facebook, email, and blogs under social life. Do you use any of this technology in your workplace and in the university environment? Is technology infused into these other aspects of your life?
ReplyDeleteTechnology has also changed how I learn. I really like the applications that can be accessed from multiple devices, such as Edmodo, Evernote, Dropbox, and Symbaloo. These have changed how I use my technologies to collaborate and to learn. At Walden, I am also learning how to navigate databases and find research articles.
Blogs are new to me. Have you used blogs outside of this class environment?
Gus,
ReplyDeleteWhen I look at your mindmap, it is a very neat and simple diagram of the surface of all those connections in relationship to you. I wish you had gone deeper into the inter and intra relationships. It is hard to map all of the interconnections - makes it messy, just like life...LOL