Theory of Connectivism
Theory of Connectivism
Theory of Connectivism
LEARNING
THEORY
CONNECTIVISM
LEARNING THEORY
1 ֎ Connectivism is one of the newest
educational learning theories. It focuses on
the idea that people learn and grow when
they form connections.
HISTORY OF LEARNING
THEORY
George Siemens
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Main Principles of
Connectivism
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Main Principles of Connectivism
● Learning and knowledge rests in the diversity of opinions.
● Learning is a process of connecting.
● Learning may reside in non-human appliances.
● Learning is more critical than knowing.
● Nurturing and maintaining connections are needed for continual learning.
● The ability to see connections between fields, ideas, and concepts is a core skill.
● Accurate, up-to-date knowledge is the aim of all connectivist learning.
● Decision-making is a learning process.
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Teachers
can use digital media to create
positive learning relationships.
They can help students feel more
motivated about learning by
fostering connections and
interactions with them and their
peers.
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Example
● Social Media
● Gamification
● Other Online Platform
(LinkedIn, Discord, etc.)
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ADVANTAGES OF
CONNECTIVISM
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