Connectivism

Mind Map Networking and Connectivism

This is the beginning of my mind mapping project. This is a work in progress as I learn to navigate the mind mapping tools.- 

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Connectivism (outlined version)

 

Skype 

Notes: Skype Name: quindidi 

 

Facebook 

Notes: User Name: quindiane 

 

Villanova University 

 

WebCT 

Notes: A place to post materials, grades, assignments and messages to Nursing 

students at Villanova University. 

 

Blogs 

 

educationbyquin.blogspot.com 

 

Walden University 

 

Elluminate 

Notes: A place to collaborate with classmates to work on group assigments. 

 

Writing Center 

Notes: Submission and editing of assignments and coursework is an advantage to 

performing quality work. The writing center at Walden is a technological tool that 

enhances learning. 

 

Classmates 

Notes: Staying connected to course events, discussion boards, and group 

assignments through the collaboration with students and teachers. 

 

Harcum College 

 

Webstudy.com 

Notes: A place to post materials, grades, assignments and messages for students in 

Nursing at Harcum College. 

 

Internet Research 

 

- Google 

 

How has your network changed the way you learn?

The network has changed the way I learn by creating new ways to gather data, implement the tools available in mind mapping, and evaluate what I have learned about connectivism.

Which digital tools best facilitate learning for you?

Computer software programs such as the mind mapping tool on TheBrain.com have been a new way of facilitating learning for me. I have found that I have a lot to learn in the field of technology. I have enjoyed the experiences in the Walden University community which enabled me to discover the technologies in blogging, Illuminate, and Skype.

How do you learn new knowledge when you have questions?

I learn new knowledge through using past experiences, memory and listening and learning from others.

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Natural Instinct of People to Seek Groups and Collaborate

Natural Instinct of People to Seek Groups and Collaborate

Do you believe that humans have a basic instinct to “interact and work as a group,” as Rheingold (2008) proposed ?

I gathered from Rheingold’s lecture that humans work together whether it is for profit or not. For instance, Rheingold discusses that many people collaborate on a voluntary basis in order to input data on free informational websites such as Wikipedia. (2008). On the contrary, others will become enrolled in a project if there is profit involved

I personally believe that whether there is a financial gain or simply the gain of “feeling good”, both are considered a gain, therefore humans interact and work as groups, for a price. Some humans are better at it than others. When I say better at it- I simply mean that some people love the interaction with other humans more than others. I have a friend that stated she wished she never had to work with people. She simply preferred to work independently. It comes down to personality. I like working with people as I see it as a way to work on myself. Conflicts and collaboration with others help me to find new ways to form relationships and see, in myself, what personality traits are accepted, refused, and what needs work.

How can technology facilitate collaboration among learners based on constructivist principles?

According to Rheingold (2008), Ebay, Google, and Amazon all “enrich others while enriching themselves”. So there is a collaboration of sorts. With learners, technology is ever-changing and can facilitate collaboration. Dewey (1997) describers learning as what occurs through a person’s experience. Learning activities such as simulations, cooperative group work, and open-ended problems are examples of constructivist learning experiences (Driscoll, 2005).

Dewey, J. (1997). Experience & education. New York: Kappa Delta Pi.

Driscoll, M. (2005). Psychology of learning for instruction. Boston: Pearson.

Web video. (2008). Howard Rheingold: Way-New Collaboration. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/howard_rheingold_on_collaboration.html