My networks have changed the way I lean, being in a context where public library services are not very developed, and where one need to travel a distance to access a library, there are few moments I have gone to a public library to search for a book. The other option had been to buy books for learning. Very few books would one buy at a time. With the advancement of technology in education, and the rise of social and professional networks, my learning has changed drastically. Social networks have made it possible to link up with experts, professionals and practitioners all over the world. The networks have made it possible to share resources and this has changed the way I learn. The networks have changed the way discussion are on a subject are done, and has led to a rich, and healthy discussions, with participation and contribution from a global perspective. The questions and discussion raised lead me to self-inventory process and self-directed research leaning to leaning.
The current integration of these network sites, such as twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, has even made the learning faster and the network to be rich. The advent of smartphone is also another component that has enriched the networks since one can get real time updates. The major tool that I use to facilitate learning is the professional networks and professional blogs. I usually get eBooks shared on this platform, industry best practice among others. The access to this platform is effective since I can access them on my cellphone.
When I access this networks, I usually get new knowledge and sometimes the interaction is not able to fully make the new knew knowledge well acquired and contextualized. In most cases, in order to fully gain the new knowledge and answer all the question, I use the same networks to seek clarification, most of the time I also research on my own and seek assistance from my colleagues. All this efforts will involve networks in one way or another.
Davis, C., Edmunds, E., & Kelly-Bateman, V. (2008). Connectivism. In M. Orey (Ed.), Emerging perspectives on learning, teaching, and technology. Retrieved from http://projects.coe.uga.edu/epltt/index.php?title=Connectivism out line the principles of connectivism, which I see to have a bearing on how networks have changed the way I learn. One of the principles of connectivism is that learning and knowledge rest in diversity of opinions, and therefore one of the ways networks have influenced my learning is to increase the diversity of the opinions I get through networks both at work and online. The other principle that applies to connectivism is that learning is a process of connecting specialized nodes or information sources. In line with this principle, networks have assisted me connect information from various specialized sources such as blogs and professional networks. The principle outlined in the web article above is that learning may reside in non-human appliances; this is true to me because most of my learning networks outside the work places involve connection with computers and internet to an online platforms. The website also asserts that nurturing and maintaining connections is needed to facilitate continual learning. This has applied to me since the more connect and participate in the networks the more am able to learn more.
References
Web Article: Davis, C., Edmunds, E., & Kelly-Bateman, V. (2008). Connectivism. In M. Orey (Ed.), Emerging perspectives on learning, teaching, and technology. Retrieved from http://projects.coe.uga.edu/epltt/index.php?title=Connectivism
The current integration of these network sites, such as twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, has even made the learning faster and the network to be rich. The advent of smartphone is also another component that has enriched the networks since one can get real time updates. The major tool that I use to facilitate learning is the professional networks and professional blogs. I usually get eBooks shared on this platform, industry best practice among others. The access to this platform is effective since I can access them on my cellphone.
When I access this networks, I usually get new knowledge and sometimes the interaction is not able to fully make the new knew knowledge well acquired and contextualized. In most cases, in order to fully gain the new knowledge and answer all the question, I use the same networks to seek clarification, most of the time I also research on my own and seek assistance from my colleagues. All this efforts will involve networks in one way or another.
Davis, C., Edmunds, E., & Kelly-Bateman, V. (2008). Connectivism. In M. Orey (Ed.), Emerging perspectives on learning, teaching, and technology. Retrieved from http://projects.coe.uga.edu/epltt/index.php?title=Connectivism out line the principles of connectivism, which I see to have a bearing on how networks have changed the way I learn. One of the principles of connectivism is that learning and knowledge rest in diversity of opinions, and therefore one of the ways networks have influenced my learning is to increase the diversity of the opinions I get through networks both at work and online. The other principle that applies to connectivism is that learning is a process of connecting specialized nodes or information sources. In line with this principle, networks have assisted me connect information from various specialized sources such as blogs and professional networks. The principle outlined in the web article above is that learning may reside in non-human appliances; this is true to me because most of my learning networks outside the work places involve connection with computers and internet to an online platforms. The website also asserts that nurturing and maintaining connections is needed to facilitate continual learning. This has applied to me since the more connect and participate in the networks the more am able to learn more.
References
Web Article: Davis, C., Edmunds, E., & Kelly-Bateman, V. (2008). Connectivism. In M. Orey (Ed.), Emerging perspectives on learning, teaching, and technology. Retrieved from http://projects.coe.uga.edu/epltt/index.php?title=Connectivism