Connectivism helps to identify the learning method that will better assist the upcoming generation in our classrooms. While for most of our careers as students we have been subjected to lecture, note taking, and probably boredom, we have recognized that society expects for this to be how everyone learns. However with the increase of the pocket computer in the form of smart phones and such, the future generations need more. Connectivism describes the need to learn through chaos, the process of treasure hunting for information and making connections to draw bigger meaning. Looking at any given text, picture, event, and being able to make connections from many details.
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By creating lessons that empower students to investigate, collaborate, and question, they will develop core skills needed to be empowered learners, knowledge constructors, and creative communicators. Plus, the more engaging the lesson the better assured we will be that we are doing a good job!
Furthermore, especially in social studies, I know I will be able to employ this in a very meaningful way. Connectivism also describes the importance of diversity of opinion. History has been dominated by one perspective for a long time and only in recent decades have other perspectives been studied and analyzed. Black history, Women's history, Native American history, etc these diverse opinions of how our nation came to be what it is today will expose my students to crucial aspects of our human history and will help them to become empowered learners and global collaborators.
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Having students look at different perspectives of history is a great idea. That way they can realize that there isn't just one side of the story, making them more educated members of society.
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