Learning in the Digital World

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