TARGET AUDIENCE: UNIVERSITY TEACHERS
DURATION: SEVEN WEEKS (6 hours per week)
Background: In the 21st century, acquiring digital skills are significant to accelerate the teaching and learning process. The theory of connectivism offers great scope for learning in the digital world. According to Seimens (2005), “We can also share knowledge through networking. Interacting with others in a unique and contextual way adds value to learning and also gauges us into productive interactions.” Connectivism is a significant pedagogy in the digital age for open education, because we are connected to the diverse audience and resources through variety of software and apps. Ofcourse, it broadens the scope of learning and teaching. This amplification of learning, knowledge and understanding through the extension of a personal network is the epitome of connectivism.
Teachers can use varieties of methods and techniques to gauge learners. It also helps to improve their professional development skills. Further, they can use various online platforms to accelerate students’ and their own interactions.
