{"id":1780,"date":"2023-09-25T18:35:03","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T18:35:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/educationaltechnology.net\/?p=1780"},"modified":"2023-09-25T18:35:10","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T18:35:10","slug":"connectivism-learning-theory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/educationaltechnology.net\/connectivism-learning-theory\/","title":{"rendered":"Connectivism Learning Theory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
In the field of education, three predominant learning theories have long been at the forefront of theorists\u2019 minds. These are behaviourism<\/a>, cognitivism, and constructivism<\/a>. Countless research frameworks have been tied to these three influential theories since their inception in the first half of the twentieth century. However, they all predate the technological revolution that has drastically reshaped our way of life, including how we interact and acquire knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, in the digital era, many lean on AI-powered tools as their main information sources. Rather than flipping through pages of an encyclopedia, students of today are more likely to make a quick search using their smartphones. This change is not confined to personal search queries; it extends to classrooms too. Instead of depending on teachers and textbooks, the modern student views internet-equipped laptops and phones as authoritative sources of data. Therefore, as technology firmly embeds themselves in education, it brings challenges, revealing gaps in our time-honoured teaching methods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Recognising this, the theory of connectivism has emerged, providing updated methodologies suited for our tech-driven age. For those in the teaching profession, or those aspiring to join, embracing connectivism could be the key to nurturing a conducive, modern learning environment. This article will introduce you to this contemporary approach and help you incorporate it into your teaching strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n