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Theoretical Development of Connectivism through Innovative Application in China
- Source :
- Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, Vol 48, Iss 4 (2022)
- Publication Year :
- 2022
- Publisher :
- The Canadian Network for Innovation in Education (CNIE), 2022.
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Abstract
- As a learning theory that reveals a new learning in the Internet environment, connectivism has become a popular academic topic at the forefront of online learning. The MOOC Research Team at the Distance Education Research Centre at Beijing Normal University designed and developed the first massive open online course, adapting a connectivist (cMOOC) approach in China. Using the data collected from six offerings of the cMOOC over 3 years, the big data paradigm was used for data analysis including complex network analysis, content analysis, text mining, behaviour sequence analysis, epistemic network analysis, and statistical and econometric models. This paper summarizes the findings of the patterns of connectivist learning, including a) the basic characteristics and evolutional patterns of complex networks, b) the characteristics and modes of knowledge production, c) the patterns of instructional interactions, and d) the relationships between pipe and content and between facilitators and learners. It is expected that the outcome of this study could make contributions to understanding the changes of online learning in depth and further promote the theoretical development and practical application of a connectivist approach.
Details
- Language :
- English, French
- ISSN :
- 14996677 and 14996685
- Volume :
- 48
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.b6410f75861848698ed0ed45059da0aa
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.21432/cjlt28255