PHILOSOPHY MEETS ACADEMIA HERE

Connectivism and Constructivist In the early 2000s, George Siemens and Stephen Downes developed the learning theory called Connectivism. Because new technologies like the internet and digital communication were becoming popularized, this new technological wave was also impacting the way people were receiving and sending information. Based on the theory of Connectivism, knowledge is shared through networks and exists within digital databases, technology and human interaction.

An Evolving Definition After researching the definition for Instructional Technology, it is evident that just as technology has changed over time, the definition of it has evolved as well. In order to define Instructional Technology, you must understand the processes behind it and how they work together to produce a given outcome. As an educator, I used to view technology as using certain devices or software, instead, I am starting to ask myself how these tools help me desig

Analyzing ISTE Standards Although I have not been formally exposed to the ISTE standards, I am, however, looking forward to learning about the standards as technology will be one of the main focuses of our Professional Development at my current school for this academic year. Presently, I am making a conscious effort to incorporate technology into my lessons while collaborating with my students as they engage with these tools. Since technology plays such a critical role in the