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2.1.3.
Connectivism Theory
As
the purpose of
the
study will be to
use the advantage
of the students
accustomed
to
use social networking
in their daily
life, Siemens’ Connectivism theory[16] seemed to be
the
most appropriate
learning theory to
use.
Connectivism
is
an
integration of principles
explored
by
chaos,
network,
and
complexity and
self
organization theories[16],
or
in
other
words
social
networking applied
to
learning
and
knowledge
context [17].
Connectivism is
a
new
learning
theory
suitable
to
be
applied
in
current
age
where
technology
has
impacted the way today’s generation
learn, whereas previous three broad
learning theories such as behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism was developed
in
time
where
technology
has
not
yet
impacted the
learning
process[16].
As
the
connectivism
was
seen
as
the
most
appropriate
learning
theory
to
be
applied,
therefore
the features of the system presented here will be to support this theory.
2.1.3.1.
Connectivism Enabling Condition
In order to build an online Connectivist
learning environment,
it is important to note
the
conditions
which
enabled
the
knowledge
processes
of
the
Connectivist theory.
The
following conditions are suggested to satisfy the requirement [17], and will be one of the
foundations of the proposed system features consideration:
1. Basic skills
Essensial basic
technological and online communication skills
for the subject to
enter the educational experience.
2. Generation and support to motivation
Motivation which is often fun and pleasure that individuals have in their network
activity, also rooted in the positive interaction among people.
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