Event Title

Connectivist Learning and the Role of Librarians

Presenter Information

Rachel Sandieson, Western UniversityFollow
John Barnett, Western UniversityFollow
Vance McPherson

Session

Ignite Talks

Location

UCC

Start Date

22-5-2014 1:15 PM

End Date

22-5-2014 2:15 PM

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.

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