Chasity
I just finished reading Ch. 2, Connectivism article, and watching the Networked Student. This year in meetings I've heard repeatedly "21st Century Learner/Student", without much definition of what that is. Now I know what a "21st Century Learner/Student" is and some of the technologies to use, as well as the purpose behind developing instruction around technology. Wow! My only question is, who is going to spring for the technology needed for students to learn this way in the classroom? I've heard they have it at home, few of my students actually have access to the web at home. So how do we put this into practice?
I found the Connectivism article to be very interesting. I did not know what a node was, so I looked it up. Finding meaning out of chaos through central/connecting points to organize information for the purpose of attaining new knowledge makes sense. I agree that the old theories support learning through technology, but do not completely address the new methods of learning through technology.
A Blog for students to comment on their learning process as they expand their knowledge of using technology in the classroom
I sat down with a pen and paper when I watched the Connectivism webcast. I wrote down all the terms that I did not know and spent the next few hours googling them. I agree with the comment about students not having enough access to technology at home. We did a survey at the beginning of the year and I was amazed to find how few students had computers in the home. My fear is that the divide between the "haves" and "have nots" will become more evident in the classroom with the advances in technology.
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