Mind Map WIth Connectivism

Mind Map with Connectivism

My assignment this week asked me to create a mindmap to illustrate my network connections.

How has your network changed the way you learn?

My network has changed the way that I learn by using these new technologies to gain information.  Not only do I have the paper, pencil and book to learn, I also have the social networking and research.  Another way that it has changed the way I learn is that I am always wondering "what is the resource?" for the things I read online.  We obviously have to be careful, because anyone can post online.  

Which digital tools best facilitate learning for you?

I find I best learn from a good discussion or a video or powerpoint presentation.  Although I read the book and materials, I have an easier time understanding the material presented when I can watch a video or a powerpoint presentation on it.

How do you gain new knowledge when you have questions?

If I have a question I search for the answer online.  I would do some internet research to find out more information.  If that does not work, I post a question to my professor or work colleagues.  The response generally clears up any information I need.

In what ways does your personal learning network support or refute the central tenets of connectivism?

Connectivism is the notion that we learn through the networks that we construct to obtain knowledge.  Most of my networks support the central tenets of connectivism.  I would say that facebook mostly does not support my knowledge.  Although, sometimes some of the people in my same line of work post relevant knowledge that I learn from.  The blogs, internet research, PD, and classroom resources definitely give me ways to gain new information.