Relevance of Connectivism to Teaching Practices

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“Connectivism is relevant in any teaching practice today. With the Internet, the world-wide read/write web, and social networking so prevalent in education and in all of our lives, any teacher who does not embrace “connectivism” at least slightly in his or her teaching practice is missing the boat."

I agree completely, we must embrace connectivisim. As teachers we need to prepare our students for tomorrow. Connectivisim will not replace the current learning theories, but is necessary with all the changes.

The learning theories of the past may not allow the students to cope with the flood of knowledge that they are faced with today. Now more than ever, it is essential for students to reach beyond the classroom walls with a variety of perspectives.

What our students learn today is rapidly changing. Not only do students need to focus on content, but it is vital they build the skills to find and evaluate content independently.