I responded to Sherry Breeden's post at http://sbreeden71.blogspot.com
I responded to Wandra's blog at http://wpc-eductech.blogspot.com
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Module 4 Connectivism
Connectivism
Connections that facilitate learning
My network is ever evolving and changing the way in which I learn.Since embarking on the journey of attaining my masters and now an Ed.S degree I have been exposed to a wide variety of tools that I now consider an essential component to my learning experiences. Some of these include Google docs., wikispaces, blogs, and communicating with Skype. I like the flexibility of online courses, but was concerned about feeling connected to those in the classes and I must say a bit apprehensive when first tackling an online learning community in which each member was logged on and sharing. I feel that the collaboration is real and meaningful. It is also something that I never would have considered had it not been for my continued course work.
I seem to have a lot of questions and I will usually bounce ideas off of my colleagues, for I know that I will get an honest response. I value the opinions of my family also and depending on the nature of my question I will use them as a resource also. If questions are posed that require further research, as in an educational env
ironment, I will use Google or Ask.com or simply tye in a few key words and access the internet for answers. With technology virtually at my fingertips all the time, with cell phones, laptops, etc. finding answers to most questions can be accessed and answered with the push of a few keys.
Connections that facilitate learning
My network is ever evolving and changing the way in which I learn.Since embarking on the journey of attaining my masters and now an Ed.S degree I have been exposed to a wide variety of tools that I now consider an essential component to my learning experiences. Some of these include Google docs., wikispaces, blogs, and communicating with Skype. I like the flexibility of online courses, but was concerned about feeling connected to those in the classes and I must say a bit apprehensive when first tackling an online learning community in which each member was logged on and sharing. I feel that the collaboration is real and meaningful. It is also something that I never would have considered had it not been for my continued course work.
I seem to have a lot of questions and I will usually bounce ideas off of my colleagues, for I know that I will get an honest response. I value the opinions of my family also and depending on the nature of my question I will use them as a resource also. If questions are posed that require further research, as in an educational env
ironment, I will use Google or Ask.com or simply tye in a few key words and access the internet for answers. With technology virtually at my fingertips all the time, with cell phones, laptops, etc. finding answers to most questions can be accessed and answered with the push of a few keys.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Module 3 Collaboration
Howard Rheingold discussed the natural instinct of people to seek groups and collaborate and how technology provides the necessary tools of collaboration across time and space.
The question posed, "Do you believe that humans have a basic instinct to interact and work as a group, as Rheingold proposed in his discussion of the evolution of Wikipedia as a collectively developed encyclopedia?" I do believe that human beings have a natural desire to seek out people with similar interests. Humans are social by nature and need to have interaction with others regardless of location, socio-economic status or cultural beliefs. Rheingold determined that there are collective actions, stemming first from literate populations that guide our interdependencies and collaborative ways. With the ever advancing technology field, every desk top will become a means to communicate and share, further building on our innate desire to work with others.
At first glance, some may interpret this new collaborative movement sparked by ever evolving technolgy options, as one in which people meet face to face, but that is not the case. Many will still collaborate in groups and meet face to face, but with the influx of wikis and social networking sites, people can collaborate and create from anywhere and at anytime. With the increased availability of hand held devices, collaboration has become borderless, timeless, and ageless.
How can technology facilitate collaboration among learners based on constructivist principles? Technology can help to facilitate collaboration, the foundation of the costructivist theory. Those inhibited by meeting and sharing ideas in a face to face setting can still be a contributor to a final project simply by adding insight via technology. The sites available including wikis and google docs. permit additons and modifications to documents from anywhere. These new technologies have taken us from the time of hunting and gathering as a means of collaboration to solving a crisis across borders.
References:
Rheingold, H. (Artist). (2008). Howard rheingold: way-new collaboration. [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/howard_rheingold_on_collaboration.html
The question posed, "Do you believe that humans have a basic instinct to interact and work as a group, as Rheingold proposed in his discussion of the evolution of Wikipedia as a collectively developed encyclopedia?" I do believe that human beings have a natural desire to seek out people with similar interests. Humans are social by nature and need to have interaction with others regardless of location, socio-economic status or cultural beliefs. Rheingold determined that there are collective actions, stemming first from literate populations that guide our interdependencies and collaborative ways. With the ever advancing technology field, every desk top will become a means to communicate and share, further building on our innate desire to work with others.
At first glance, some may interpret this new collaborative movement sparked by ever evolving technolgy options, as one in which people meet face to face, but that is not the case. Many will still collaborate in groups and meet face to face, but with the influx of wikis and social networking sites, people can collaborate and create from anywhere and at anytime. With the increased availability of hand held devices, collaboration has become borderless, timeless, and ageless.
How can technology facilitate collaboration among learners based on constructivist principles? Technology can help to facilitate collaboration, the foundation of the costructivist theory. Those inhibited by meeting and sharing ideas in a face to face setting can still be a contributor to a final project simply by adding insight via technology. The sites available including wikis and google docs. permit additons and modifications to documents from anywhere. These new technologies have taken us from the time of hunting and gathering as a means of collaboration to solving a crisis across borders.
References:
Rheingold, H. (Artist). (2008). Howard rheingold: way-new collaboration. [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/howard_rheingold_on_collaboration.html
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