Learning can be studied from different points of view. The new technologies. they have created a turning point in people's habits and lifestyles. In a society in which the human being is constantly connected to different information channels and networks, the point of view of connectivism acquires special significance.
Professor George siemens He is one of the greatest exponents of this theory in the field of education.
A theory of learning that offers interesting answers about the digital age. This theory acquires meaning, therefore, in a global moment that directly influences the culture, communication, business, and of course, education.
From a philosophical point of view, the different authors have developed their theories of knowledge, paying special attention to the process that occurs inside the subject when the act of knowledge itself materializes.
A new way of learning
However, today, to understand this human experience it is necessary to also appeal to the technology, for example, to technological devices. In turn, knowledge transcends the individual level to reach the framework of organizations.
That is, knowledge can also occur externally to the human being himself. The learning process It is not a straight line but the capacity for observation to establish connections between different points acquires special meaning because in essence, it is possible to establish associations of ideas by linking the part with the whole.
Connectivism is not understood from the perspective of individualism but from the social perspective: knowing is sharing. That is, a human being can complement his own points of view through the perspectives of other people who have their own experiences.
Therefore, the variety of points of view does not have to be a negative form of relativism but a source of knowledge for those who have greater mental flexibility thanks to this openness of ideas.
One of the possible risks of human beings in today's society is the syndrome of overinformation Since at the click of a button, any user of the internet and social networks can access an inexhaustible amount of information on a given topic. The recipient of that information may experience chaos in that context.
However, the act of knowing in a situation of this type lies in having the criterion of discernment to prioritize the main ideas from those that are secondary.
Knowledge groups
Learning is a prolonged experience that is present in different learning scenarios, for example, networking relationships, mastermind groups, social networks or professional environments. Knowledge is born from the ability to observe connections.
One of the main differences between this learning theory and other previous explanations is that this theory is contextualized within the framework of the current reality in which the technological revolution has transformed reality at its roots. For example, technology accelerates the rate at which humans access information.
This theory not only has a rational criterion but also appeals to the intelligence of emotions to show the importance of the union between thought and emotion like two planes that influence each other.
And despite everything learned, it is possible to continue evolving. In fact, this challenge of continuing to nurture important achievements in the line of knowledge is an end in itself.