EDUC5990-02

Name: Yi MAO (Cloe)

The theory of connectivism based on our education which is changing with the development of technology and the globalization. Connectivism is also an excellent theory because it mentioned that teaching styles should be changed. It talks about what kind of education it should be nowadays. People can get a variety of knowledge through network learning. Internet has currently provided access to worldwide users. It opens up many educational resources where educators and students can choose from. It is a bridge which connects new information with us. Since information is constantly changing, we need to be able to find, learn and share new information. For example, there are many social media such as blogs, online education, Facebook, Zoom provided for people who want to make connection with external knowledge. According to video, the author said “knowledge is a network product” I totally agree with this viewpoint. On the one hand, I use more and more technological tools to get knowledge. I usually read online articles and news from reliable resources; I am having online class at TRU website or I also learn something new from my friends’ social media feeds; on the other hand, I have taught French lessons online for children and adults in the worldwide. It is more convenient for me rather than teaching in a classroom. I would say, Sina Weibo is a very popular APP among Chinese young people. The first thing I do when I get up is to read good news through it. I also can interact with others via email, blog to build and improve my knowledge. I think this APP sits well with the theory of connectivism.