Connectivism: Learning theory of the future or vestige of the past?

Kop, Rita; Hill, Adrian R.

doi:10.19173/irrodl.v9i3.523

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“…Connectivism is a developmental theory that "may attempt to take strides toward becoming an established formal theory over time" and can "lead to empirical research that can then validate-or disprove-formal hypothesis posited within the framework of the scientific method." 43 Although connectivism is a recently proposed learning theory, the basic tenets of connectivism fit well with the tenets of information literacy and metaliteracy. Digital badges can serve both as a node in a learner's network to better connect them to social networks for possible connections and as a way to structure activities that introduce students to metaliteracy.…”

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Employer Perceptions of Critical Information Literacy Skills and Digital Badges

Raish

Rimland²

2016

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Digital badges are an educational innovation used to measure learning of specific skills, such as information literacy. However, few studies have quantitatively surveyed employers for their perceptions about information literacy skills or digital badges. An online survey was developed and sent to employers to gauge perceptions of information literacy skills of college graduates and the use of the innovation of digital badges to represent competencies that students have accumulated. Here are the results of the survey: information literacy and metaliteracy skills are valued in the workplace; employers would like more detailed representations of student skills; and digital badges are a possible way to showcase student achievement.n the workplace, employees are expected to have several skills and competencies in the area of information literacy. The information literacy standards have recently been revised to incorporate a model of metaliteracy, which espouses a comprehensive array of dynamic dispositions and collaborative abilities in addition to the traditional skills and practices of information literacy. Recent changes in the workplace environment emphasize the use of digital resources, the ability to create and share artifacts using digital resources, and the expectation that employees can collaboratively work in teams. These new workplace demands parallel a shift in librarianship from the traditionally skill-focused information literacy toward the overarching framework of metaliteracy. Although college students may possess these critical skills, competencies, and literacies, there is a lack of transparency and proof to show employers that new graduates possess them. A sustainable solution to the challenges of the "one-shot" nature of information literacy instruction has not been realized and there remains a lack of systemic information literacy instruction in higher education. A potential way to alleviate issues associated with traditional forms of instruction and the desire to certify granular skills of college graduates is to use digital badges. Digital badges are a recent technological innovation that can scaffold the learning environment for students and visually represent the abilities gained to a broader community.

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Employer Perceptions of Critical Information Literacy Skills and Digital Badges

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Rimland²

2016

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“…Todas las tareas estuvieron relacionadas y orientadas a la realización del proyecto, y en todo momento la profesora actuó como facilitadora o guía, ayudando a los alumnos a construir y a "andamiar" (Vygostky, 1978;Kop y Hill, 2008) como a partir de las competencias y conocimientos adquiridos en asignaturas previas, tanto de lengua inglesa como de marketing o de gestión de empresas turísticas, entre otros.…”

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El aprendizaje del inglés a través de la creación colaborativa de relatos digitales del ámbito turístico

Merchán

Sevilla-Pavón

2016

Libro De Actas IN-RED 2016 - II Congreso Nacional De Innovación Educativa Y De Docencia en Red

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This paper presents an educational innovation project focused on the use of digital storytelling in English for Resumen Este artículo presenta un proyecto de innovación educativa centrado en el uso del relato digital en la enseñanza del inglés para fines específicos, concretamente, en asignaturas de lengua inglesa para Turismo. Con un enfoque socioconstructivista y el foco de atención en el aprendizaje activo del alumno, en este proyecto se invitó a estudiantes de segundo, tercer y cuarto curso del Grado de Turismo y el Doble Grado de Turismo y Administración de empresas de la Universitat de València a crear vídeos de promoción turística que reflejaran situaciones comunicativas de su profesión a través de una serie de tareas interrelacionadas, que incluían actividades introductorias, planificación del trabajo en equipo, elaboración de guiones gráficos y guiones, edición de vídeos, exposiciones orales y evaluación por pares. El análisis de los datos recogidos a través de diarios de campo, fichas de planificación del trabajo colaborativo, rúbricas de evaluación, cuestionarios de opinión y1 Este artículo presenta la experiencia llevada a cabo en el proyecto de renovación de metodologías educativas "El aprendizaje del inglés para Turismo a través de la creación colaborativa de vídeos promocionales del ámbito turístico y de cinefórum" (con referencia UV-SFPIE_RMD15-309948), coordinado por la Dra. Beatriz Cerezo Merchán y financiado por la Universitat de València durante el curso académico 2015/2016.

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“…A diferencia de las dos anteriores no pensamos que pueda considerarse realmente una teoría de aprendizaje, pero sí, evidentemente, una aproximación pedagógica y una apuesta muy interesante para las dinámicas de aprendizaje con uso de tecnología. La aproximación pedagógica constructivista se fundamenta en la creación de redes capaces de compartir y generar conocimiento (KOP y HILL, 2008;TSCHOFEN y MACKNESS, 2012). La evolución de internet ayuda, sin duda, así como la portabilidad cada vez más real de los dispositivos a través de los cuales acceder a la red.…”

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Tranformaciones en la universidad hoy: integración de modalidades formativas

Duart

Andrés

2015

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The introduction and intensive use of ICTs, and the internet in particular, have led to important changes at universities over the last three decades. Technologies have transformed people's skills and lives and they have transformed organizations too. This article reviews the most important changes at universities that have affected all the members of the education community: students, faculty and administration. It analyses the transformations in pedagogy, in the use of technology and in university management and administration in order to highlight the importance of finding the necessary balance between accessibility, quality and cost of university education. The transformations resulting from the impact of the Information Society have brought about a change in the focus for the university dynamic, which has moved from what should be taught or transmitted to stressing the skill of how to learn. This has led to the rise of new university models involving hybridization that blends on-campus and online. These models are transforming universities as we know them.

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Connectivism: Learning theory of the future or vestige of the past?

Cited by 359 publications

References 8 publications

Employer Perceptions of Critical Information Literacy Skills and Digital Badges

Employer Perceptions of Critical Information Literacy Skills and Digital Badges

El aprendizaje del inglés a través de la creación colaborativa de relatos digitales del ámbito turístico

Tranformaciones en la universidad hoy: integración de modalidades formativas

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