Connectivism
How has your network changed the way you learn?
It was only 4 years ago when I completed my first Master’s degree and I remember going to the book store to purchase heavy textbooks that we barely used. Thanks to the Internet and e-books, those days are gone. Now I’m able to load a book on my iPad and read it at my leisure. I can access the Internet from any of my devices and research information at the blink of an eye.
Which digital tools best facilitate learning for you?
It was hard for me to pick just one tool, so I would have to say the Internet for sure along with my Smartphone and iPad. The Internet has changed everything, from banking to shopping to buying big ticket items. When you add those capabilities to the Smartphone and iPad, you can do almost anything at your convenience. Convenience has become the way of life, but I often wonder if we’re also getting lazy.
How do you learn new knowledge when you have questions?
I acquire knowledge from multiple sources. I learn a lot from those closest to me because there is constant communication between us along with those that they network with. So, we’re always sharing the tidbits of information that we uncover on a regular basis. I also acquire knowledge through my coursework and my role as an educator. I find often that the two overlap and it makes for interesting discussions at work and with classmates. In a nutshell, before I search the vast number of online resources I talk to my “inner circle” about the hot topics that are of interest to us. After those conversations, if there is still something that has not been answered, I then look to Internet. I receive RSS feeds from certain sites that keep me abreast of the latest trends in my field of study. I also follow numerous blogs and wikis through my coursework with Walden.
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