Week |
Topic |
Resources |
Connectivism |
1 |
Introduction |
JISC webinar |
Capacity to know more is more critical than what is currently known |
2 |
Definition |
Jorum Word document and |
Learning and knowledge rests in diversity of opinions Decision making is itself a learning process. Choosing what to learn and the meaning of incoming information is seen through the lens of a shifting reality. While there is a right answer now, it may be wrong tomorrow due to alterations in the information climate affecting the decision |
3 |
Research |
Jorum resource |
Currency (accurate, up-to-date knowledge) is the intent of all connectivist learning activities |
4 |
Mobile learning |
Learning is a process of connecting specialised nodes or information sources Learning may reside in non-human appliances |
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5 |
Learning design |
Nurturing and maintaining connections is needed to facilitate continual learning Ability to see connections between fields, ideas and concepts is a core skill |