Learning
in the Digital World
What
impact do you believe technology has on the way you learn?
Technology itself gives us nothing. The proper use of technology in the learning
environment gives us an opportunity to learn ubiquitously. Learning isn’t focused on or in a particular
area, but is transformed into an oasis that provides opportunities for students
to learn at their own past and select what they need from the learning
environment based on their knowledge and experiences. The world is in the classroom and the
classroom has access to the wealth of world knowledge through the use of the
global collaborations, libraries, and the use of the world wide network.
In what
ways do you learning differently in an online environment from the way you
learn in a face to face learning environment?
Online environments allows for access to a broader field of
knowledge. Data can be gathered on line
from the world wide network. This type
environment gives students the opportunity to pick and choose what the need to
enhance their learning experiences. Face
to face environments that rely on the knowledge and skill set of the educator
in the classroom. It has a limited
perspective.
My Philosophy
on Learning:
Learning is going from unknown to known in which a definable
change in behavior occurs (Siemens, 2004).
People have different experiences that they bring to the learning
environment and should not be expected to learn in the same manor. The role of educators in learning is to guide
students to achieve the required academic outcomes by helping them connect the
dots that are defined in their learning objectives.
What do
you believe is critical and non-negotiable in teaching and learning?
As scholar practitioners, we learn the importance of theory,
peer reviews, and constant tweaking of our research skills. The critical and non-negotiable aspects of
teaching and learning mandate that we continue the journeys of pushing our
science to the next level. Teaching and
learning are as infinite as our imaginations.
The evolution of society requires us to face new challenges that may be
unforeseen, just as technology was one hundred years ago. As we move forward in teaching and learning,
we have to take into account the theoretical journeys that brought us to where
we are today.
Siemens, G. (2004). Connectivism: A learning theory for the
digital age. Retrieved from http://elearnspace.org/Articles/connectivism.htm
