Social Network Learning:

An Example of

Connectivism

https://placester.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/social-media-real-estate.jpg

Agenda

• What is Connectivism?

• Theorists

• Connectivsm in action

• Conclusion and Reflection

What is Connectivism?

http://watermarked.cutcaster.com/cutcaster-photo-100403173-Connected-business-people-silhouettes-in-network-nodes.jpg

“Social connected process of learning” (Siemens, 2014)

Dual Coding TheoryAllan Paivio

http://elearningindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Instructional-Design-Models-and-Theories-Dual-Coding-Theory.jpg

image and verbal code

combined together will

improve student learning

Perspectives on Connectivism(Siemens, 2014)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx5VHpaW8sQ

Biological Level

“neurons firing, neurons connecting”

(Siemens, 2014)

http://www.life-changing-mind-power.com/images/MindPower.jpg

Learning through Worldview

Conceptual Connections

Schema

“New idea and connect to what already know”

(Siemens, 2014)

http://peltjournal.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/studentteacher_chalkboard.jpg

External Social Spaces

http://knowledgecompanion.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/college-student-pointing-out-something-on-computer.jpg

Expanding ideas through the use of Social Media

Application of

Connectivism• Step 1 teacher gain attention through a short skit

about Imperialism (teacher does not define

Imperialism)

• Step 2 student pair share to construct their own

meaning of Imperialism

• Step 3 students will go on Voicethread site to

discuss what Imperialism is and create a network of

ideas.

http://voicethread.com/share/6275762/

Connectivism in Voicethread Activity

Conclusion & Reflection

• Collaborative learning

• promotes a marketplace of ideas environment

• safe space learning

• culturally relevant to students

• decrease teacher accountability

Resources • Martinez, Michael E. (2008) Learning and Cognition: The Design of the Mind.

Irvine, CA. Pearson. Pg. 53

• Mayer, Richard E. Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning. University of California, Santa Barbara, CA. Pg. 31-36

• The Chang School. Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction. Ryerson University. 1-4

• Siemens, George (2014) Youtube: Overview of Connectivism-Dr. George Siemens. USC Blended Learning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx5VHpaW8sQ

• Siemens, George (2010) Youtube: TEDxNYED- George Siemens-03/04/10 TEDxTalks Learning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BH-uLO6ovI

• Emmanuel, Jorge, Abraham Ignacio, Jr. and Evangeline Canonizado Buel(2004). The Forbidden Book. T. Boli Publishing.

• Jackson, F. (1994) Seven Strategies to support a culturally responsive pedagogy. Journal of Reading, 37, 298-303