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Saturday, January 29, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Walden 7105 Mod 4 (reflection)
The way that this network has changed the way I learn is that it has made me more connected. Previously I would be alone in my quest, either paper or electronic, seeking mostly static resources the provided little to no feedback. Now, I have feedback and vibrancy where the information has more variety to the types available and found, and adjustments or changes in the direction of seeking information can occur much quicker saving time that used to be lost chasing dead ends.
The digital tools that I have found the most helpful are those under the "Google" umbrella. The speed and amount of resources are amazing. It is difficult at times to sort out the number of pertinent references provided in each search. The tools under Google Docs or just plain Google.com have made researching and preparing reports drastically different then when I started college 16 years ago!
The way I learn now compared to before the "network" is I go to the Internet and search. I used to go to books either at home or in the library. I didn't always have precisely what I needed or I would have to go through several references, by hand, before I found something useful after hours of searching. Now I can put some key words in to a search browser and literally sort through hundreds of references within minutes to narrow down the choices to the ones I need. I can collaborate with classmates practically any time and they don't have to be nearby or travel to do it (except across the house).
The digital tools that I have found the most helpful are those under the "Google" umbrella. The speed and amount of resources are amazing. It is difficult at times to sort out the number of pertinent references provided in each search. The tools under Google Docs or just plain Google.com have made researching and preparing reports drastically different then when I started college 16 years ago!
The way I learn now compared to before the "network" is I go to the Internet and search. I used to go to books either at home or in the library. I didn't always have precisely what I needed or I would have to go through several references, by hand, before I found something useful after hours of searching. Now I can put some key words in to a search browser and literally sort through hundreds of references within minutes to narrow down the choices to the ones I need. I can collaborate with classmates practically any time and they don't have to be nearby or travel to do it (except across the house).
Saturday, January 15, 2011
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Walden 7105 Mod 3
I do believe that humans are prone to working together. It is one of the things that has made us a successful species and part of the premise of the hunter/gatherer model. Unless we work collectively, especially when it comes to food, then many of us would not make it. Think about what would happen to the unfortunate individuals with severe handicaps or disabilities. Even though paternal instincts to protect offspring would kick in and help to protect them, without the collective support of the extended family, these children would not likely survive to adulthood as the parents would focus on the stronger "normal" siblings. Thankfully we can think and reason unlike most animals (although their is often lack of evidence, especially in our schools).
As Reingold related, Wikipedia is a good example of constructivist principles in action (2005). People sharing ideas in a forum that allows others to evaluate information that's already been supplied and editing either to correct errors or to add to the body of information, this is "connecting" and "constructing" knowledge and ideas which also can and does lead to new understandings (Driscoll, 2005).
References:
Driscoll, M. P. (2005). Psychology of learning for instruction (3rd ed.). Boston: Pearson Education, Inc.
Rheingold, Howard. (2005) TED conference video: Way-New Collaboration. Retrieved: January 11, 2011 from http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/howard_rheingold_on_collaboration.html
As Reingold related, Wikipedia is a good example of constructivist principles in action (2005). People sharing ideas in a forum that allows others to evaluate information that's already been supplied and editing either to correct errors or to add to the body of information, this is "connecting" and "constructing" knowledge and ideas which also can and does lead to new understandings (Driscoll, 2005).
References:
Driscoll, M. P. (2005). Psychology of learning for instruction (3rd ed.). Boston: Pearson Education, Inc.
Rheingold, Howard. (2005) TED conference video: Way-New Collaboration. Retrieved: January 11, 2011 from http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/howard_rheingold_on_collaboration.html
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