As I look back seven weeks ago as I analyzed my learning style and most importantly how I learn my view of the subject has somewhat changed. As a adult learner, learning by repetition is still important to me but as I studied more and became more involved in the different learning styles and theories I find that establishing meaningful connections is important to my learning as well. After initially studying connectivism you would not hear me say that networking and building meaningful connections were important in my learning process but when I reflect and think about my learning experiences in this online environment (which is still new to me) I can truly say that the connections that I have made within this new network of individuals both instructors and fellow students alike has provided a wealth of knowledge that never knew was possible.
Along with Connectivism both Social Learning theory and Constructivist Theory provide special keys to my learning vehicle as well. Since Constructivism allows us to use our mind to filter information from the world to produce its own reality I realize that in certain situations my mind does the same thing. This is realized when I have produce my own assumptions of a particular subject. In the Social Learning Theory I find this is one of those unconscious learning experiences that we don’t realize that’s going on unless we conceptual what we learn later on. In regards to Social Learning, who doesn’t use facebook, or twitter, or blog in these times and those are examples of social learning to me.
Technology plays a large part in my learning. My Iphone allows me to search for information at any time of day as well as sending and receiving information through emails, video conferences (facetime application), and text messages. My Laptop allows me to further transmit and receive information through discussion boards, emails, and web conferences. Technology has become so important and for myself has become a integral of my everyday life.
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