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Theories of learning – epistemology of connectivism Stephen Downes Beirut, Lebanon November 7, 2016

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Theories of learning – epistemology of connectivism

Stephen DownesBeirut, LebanonNovember 7, 2016

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Ways of seeing the world Experience  (Qualitative)

 Reason  (Quantitative)

   

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Basis of Knowledge Experience  (Qualitative

)Perception

 Reason  (Quantitative)

Cognition

   

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A Third Way Experience  (Qualitative

)Perception

 Reason  (Quantitative)

Cognition

 Interaction  (Connective)

Recognition

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Pedagogical Divisions Experience Arts, drama, music,

humanities, culinary, design, religion

 Reason Language, mathematics, logic, science, technology 

 Interaction Practicum, internship, apprenticeship, fellowship 

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Literacies Experience Change Progression, cycle,

dialectic, growth

Semantics Meaning, truth, value, purpose, classification, category

 Reason Syntax  Principles, rules, regularities, similarities, grammar, method

Cognition Argument, explanation, definition, description

 Interaction Use Practice, operation, interrogation, experimentation

Context Space, environment, difference, background, culture

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A Sense of Progression Inexperienced

Experienced

 Unknowing Knowing

 Unconnected

Connected

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A Gap to Fill? Inexperienced

Experienced

 Unknowing facts? Knowing

 Unconnected

Connected

Gap?

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A Gap to Fill? Inexperienced

writing, painting, drawing, acting,

traveling, creating, tasting, discerning

Experienced

 Unknowing measuring, counting, calculating, inferring,

demonstrating, explaining

Knowing

 Unconnected

using, modeling, sharing, discussing,

practicing, reflecting, connecting

Connected

Learning

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Causes of Change

Drivers

Attractors

Resistance

Inertia

CostsEventsCrisesInventionsGrowth

ValuesGoalsDesiresNeeds

‘Tech’

‘Pedagogy’

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Causes of Change in Education

Drivers

Attractors

Resistance

Inertia

InexperienceIgnoranceDisconnection

ExperienceKnowledgeEmbodiment

‘Tech’

‘Pedagogy’

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A Logic Model of Education

Input Learning Effect Benefit

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A Logic Model of Education

Input Learning Effect Benefit

 Inexperienced

Experienced

 Unknowing Knowing

 Unconnected

Connected

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Learning Theories

Input Learning Effect Benefit

 Behaviorism . (Instructivism)

transmission Repetition

 Cognitivism

construction Representation

 Connectivism

interaction Connection

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A Map of Learning Technology

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A Map of Learning Technology

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A Graph of Learning Technology

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A Map of Learning Technology

Software Development

Learning Content

Learning Activities

Aggregation & Metadata

Resource Repositories

Communities & Social Media

Cloud Applications

Learning Environments

Simulations & Virtual Reality

Learning Analytics

Learning Records

Competencies & Skills

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A Model of Learning Technology

Software Development

Learning Content

Learning Activities

Aggregation & Metadata

Resource Repositories

Communities & Social Media

Cloud Applications

Learning Environments

Simulations & Virtual Reality

Learning Analytics

Learning Records

Competencies & Skills

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Learning Technology Value Chain

Software Development

Learning Content

Learning Activities

Aggregation & Metadata

Resource Repositories

Communities & Social Media

Cloud Applications

Learning Environments

Simulations & Virtual Reality

Learning Analytics

Learning Records

Competencies & Skills

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Stephen Downeshttp://www.downes.ca