Connectivism
As a learner my network is very important in my success as a
student. My network provides support in all aspects of my life. I have most
recently begun to develop more connections and networks in regards to school
and work. I have always been a good co-worker but maintaining connections has
been difficult prior to technology. Technology has provided a means to keep in
touch with co-workers and former co-workers; providing the opportunity to
expand my network in this area. To maintain
connections I have utilized a multitude of social networking technologies. These
technologies provide myself and others the opportunity to maintain connections
without having face to face interactions.
As I reflect on my learning and connectivism, I realize that
most of my learning is derived via connectivism. I am a teacher because the
adults in my life were teachers; I learned from them the importance of education
and being an educator. Thus my connection to education has propelled my
lifelong decisions. When I have questions about materials that I am not
familiar I pose the question to all of my networks to find if anyone can help
me with gaining a better understanding. I also utilize the computer; however,
having someone that has experience with the topic of discussion is better for
me. I teach my students that “Smart
people get smarter because they are not afraid to ask questions”; because that
is what I believe. Building a network of people that have various backgrounds
and varying experiences is helpful in the learning of everyone involved for
this reason.
