The document discusses learning and instructional design theory. It notes that learning is both simple yet complex to explain. It outlines different learning theories like behaviorism and constructivism. It states that instructional design theory draws from learning theories by studying how to best design instruction. Connectivism is presented as a learning theory for the digital age that involves connecting information sources. The capacity to know where to find information is emphasized as more important than what is currently known. Challenges of connectivism for instructional design are discussed like using tools like RSS feeds, social media, and demonstrating digital literacy.

1. ‘Learning is at once so simple it
seems it should be easily explained
and so complex that it seems to defy
explanation’
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2. Learning Theory
• The study of how people learn
• Common learning theories are:
Behaviourism, Cognitivism & Constructivism
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3. ID Theory
• Instructional Design Theory is the study of
how to best design instruction so that
learning will take place
• Examples: ADDIE model, Gagne's events of
instruction, Bloom’s taxonomy
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4. Making Connections
• One could say that instructional design
theory draws from learning theories.
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5. What is Connectivism?
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6. Connectivism
• A learning theory for the digital age
• Connecting specialized nodes or
information sources. Knowledge can be
stored outside of the brain.
• A learner’s network is invaluable
• This theory is promoted by George
Siemens with the University of Manitoba
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7. ‘The capacity to know
more is more critical
than what is currently
known. Knowing where
to find information is
more important than
knowing information’
-George Siemens
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8. http://youtu.be/6EIaoDadotU
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9. Information Overload
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10. How will Connectivism
influence Instructional
Design Theory?
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11. Challenges
• Looking outside of the LMS (learning management system) and
aiding in the development of personal learning networks which
promote full participation. MOOCs (massive open online
couses)
• Using RRS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds to aggregate
information such as blog entries, headlines, scholarly journals,
audio, & video
• Incorporate social media to assist with connections | example
collaborative tools, readers, twitter & hash tags use
• Demonstrating digital literacy & building authentic networks
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14. michelle.vanginneken@uregina.ca
http://twitter.com/#!/M_vanGinneken
http://vanginneken.blogspot.com/
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