Event Title
Session
Ignite Talks
Location
UCC
Start Date
22-5-2014 1:15 PM
End Date
22-5-2014 2:15 PM
Included in
May 22nd, 1:15 PM
May 22nd, 2:15 PM
Connectivist Learning and the Role of Librarians
UCC
Ignite Talks
UCC
22-5-2014 1:15 PM
22-5-2014 2:15 PM
Connectivist Learning and the Role of Librarians
UCC
Comments
Connectivism is an epistemological approach to learning grounded in the interactions within networks (Downes, 2012). What does Connectivism look like in an online course? How do librarians and information literacy instruction fit in? Based on our research at Western University, we will introduce you to Connectivist learning theory and its potential uses.