Reflection on Connectivism

Connectivism provides insight into learning skills and tasks needed for learners to flourish in a digital era. (Siemens, 2004)


Over the last 20 or so years, the employment of technology in learning has grown immensely. We no longer study from just textbooks. We no longer communicate mainly by telephone. Technology has become our way of life. 

George Siemens advises that Connectivism is the "learning theory for the digital age". Many from across the globe are engaging in this, all learning and grasping knowledge from each other. 

I do agree with Siemens that networking and connections are important to broaden and strengthen the knowledge that is acquired. In this sense, students are encouraged to unearth new, current and relevant knowledge through our ever evolving technologies. They can also learn from their own experiences and those of others. But concerning theories in the classroom, I personally believe Connectivism shouldn't be relied on in every lesson. While being quite effective,  Behaviourism, Cognitivism and Constructivism should still have some presence in teaching and presenting knowledge. This way, we may have a more of an understanding of our students and their grasp on the information at hand.