Connectivism seems to be a more modern take on Vygotsky's theory. In both theories the importance of being connected in order to learn is paramount. The idea that the capacity to learn more is more important than what is currently known by the student drives us as future educators to instill in our students a realization that the ability to obtain knowledge is much more than simply having the right answer. We must constantly inspire our students to be driving towards knowledge and forming the connections that will make this possible.
"The idea that the capacity to learn more is more important than what is currently known by the student drives us as future educators to instill in our students a realization that the ability to obtain knowledge is much more than simply having the right answer." Really good. Vygotsky would be proud! I think what is difficult is to reimagine the classroom as we know it. That complacency aspect is difficult. Kids will be totally fine with the way that it has always been. However, that does not set them up for success in today's world. So pushing past those first few levels of comfortability will be a constant battle, but a battle worth fighting! Good work Brian!
ReplyDeleteBrian, I love how you are working to CONNECT educational theories because that is exactly what we are trying to teach our students: how to see patterns and make meaning. I agree that the connectivism theory builds on Vygotsky's thinking because both are about how other people, and with connectivism, networks of information, can help us learn new things. Do you think technology can substitute the social help Vygotsky talks about, and what do you think he would say? Great job seeing patterns!
ReplyDeleteI like how you used ideas from our philosophy of education class. Bridging the gap between disciplines is something that teachers need to work on together so kids can see the connections and obtain more of a reason why to do something when they see it in different places. The fact that you made pointed out how this philosophy can be further incorporated into how we teach with new technology was something cool for me to see.
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