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CCK11: Concept Map
This blog post publishes the final version of my concept map for CCK11 .
Changing Roles of Higher Educators
This blog post is my submission for assignment 2 in CCK11. I have used links to previous posts to support my arguments. The shifting basis of certainty has been a critical focus during week 5-8. Through readings and discussions, we have focused on complexity, chaos theory, instructional design, power and control, and the changing roles... Continue Reading →
Learner Autonomy, Control and the Balance of Power
This blog post relates to my study of CCK11. I have been struggling with how to express my view of the future role of educators in the 21st century. I have had an idea that centres around learner centred, control and individualism, but simply haven't been able to articulate this in my writing. I have... Continue Reading →
Things you really need to learn by Stephen Downes
Stephen wrote an article back in 2006 as titled above. I have just read it and I found it very inspiring. A key message I take away from his article is "Life is too short for bullshit!" As I read each thing to learn, I reflected on my life and to what extent I had... Continue Reading →
My position on Connectivism
This blog post relates to my study of CCK11, and is my submission for assignment 1 - my position on Connectivism. As the word-limit is quite low, I've linked to previous blog posts which provide greater depth of discussion and links supporting my assertions. Clarify and state your position on connectivism I was very excited... Continue Reading →
My reflection on Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC)
This blog post relates to my study of CCK11. Having a technologist background, I love the ideals to which Connectivism holds such as (open, shared, and social, and adaptive to perpetual change). However, my experience of studying this course as a MOOC, which I consider an application of the Connectivist Learning Theory has not been... Continue Reading →
Frames and Context: Toomato or Tomato
This post relates to my study of CCK11. A fellow student, Jaap recently took the time to comment on my week 3 concept map, plus share his own (thanks Jaap :)). Jaap asked in a comment on my concept map: "I think in connectivism context and framing are look-a-likes, do you agree?" Jaap similarly makes... Continue Reading →
REPOST: Improving university teaching, learning theory, and curriculum design
This post relates to my study of CCK11. I found an article I wrote two years ago regarding improving university teaching, learning theories and instructional (curriculum) design while studying instructional design through UManitoba. I thought it was relevant to my current study of CCK11, and so am reposting so that it would be included in... Continue Reading →
Connectivism and Connective Knowledge: Concept Map
This blog post relates to my study of CCK11 and provides an initial draft of my evolving concept map of Connectivism and Connective Knowledge. Sorry about the poor use of colour. I am using VUE on a Mac and for some reason I can't access the format window. As you can see, I have quite... Continue Reading →
Damo's World 