tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329734614062876000.post6345891907473541146..comments2020-06-19T06:12:30.352-07:00Comments on spoonfulofsugar: EDUC-7105-1/EDUC-8845-1 Module 4 Blog PostEnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17077841500923564330noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329734614062876000.post-69865115440977965512011-10-28T11:12:19.558-07:002011-10-28T11:12:19.558-07:00Jennifer,
Yes, we often learn the most when we l...Jennifer, <br /><br />Yes, we often learn the most when we listen to other persons’ points of view. Although I am not 100% persuaded that connectivism should be seen as a new learning theory, I must say that connectivists, such as Siemens have made some valid points. According to Siemens, learning is similar to opening a door to a new way of perceiving and knowing, its an open door that leads to corridors of new thought and ways of knowing or forgetting (Siemens, 2006p. 22). So yes, it would be prudent for learners to involve individuals who are not always in agreement with their claims, which may indeed lead to new thoughts and ideas.<br /><br />Reference<br /><br />Siemens, G. (2006). Knowing Knowledge. Copyright 2006 by George Siemens. Used by permission.Enahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17077841500923564330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329734614062876000.post-60070931332882602272011-10-25T15:47:05.275-07:002011-10-25T15:47:05.275-07:00Ena,
You made a great point when you said, "A...Ena,<br />You made a great point when you said, "As a learner, I should make sure that I am not only involving persons who are always in agreement with what I have to say." Of course I don't like hearing that others do not agree with me <br />(-: but I do agree that we often learn the most when we listen to other points of view!<br />JenniferBeth Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098561622520740834noreply@blogger.com