Types of Learning and Online Theories-
Aries Catalogna
Types of Learning and Theories in a Classroom
There are three types of learning theories for online education. These include Community of Inquiry (COI), Connectivism, and Online Collaborative Learning (OCL). Community of Inquiry is a concept that was brought up by philosophers C.S. Pierce and John Dewey. However, the Community of Inquiry model was developed in 2001 and studied by Garrison, Archer, and Anderson. The model shows three elements including teaching presence, cognitive presence, and social presence. Each of these elements provides a specific ability that benefits online learning. Social presence is the ability to project socially and emotionally, you are seen as a real person. Some examples of this in a classroom include communications between an instructor and the whole classroom and the relations that are kept during class. Teaching Presence is the instructional design and organization of the course. Finally, Cognitive Presence is a four-phase process that goes in this order: noticing a problem or an issue, discussing the problem, having a meaningful construction discussion, and the application of discussion in the classroom and outside.
The next learning theory that I will discuss is connectivism. Connectivism is a theory that suggests to everyone that they should use their thoughts, theories, and general information in an informative matter. This promotes learning from students who use social media, blogs, and online networks. This is another great way to include information that each specific student finds interesting and can provide to other students who can then feel involved as well. Some possible ways to engage in using connectivism in a classroom is by promoting social media, simulations, and Gamification. All of these can embrace diversity, creates collaboration, and provides a way of connecting with students as teachers.
The last online learning theory that I will bring up is Online Collaborative Learning. This was developed in 2012 from a theory that was once called CMC or computer-mediated communication. This is a form of teaching that is instructor-leading learning online. In this theory, there are three phases. These include idea generating, idea organizing, and intellectual convergence. This theory creates a high skill level in critical thinking and evaluation.
The next topic in regard to online learning is synchronous and asynchronous learning. Synchronous learning is a term that identifies forms of education and learning that occurs at the same time but not at the same place. This is used normally with online learning and not in person. While asynchronous learning is the same thing but does not occur at the same place OR the same time. It is flexible and allows the students more freedom for classes. The difference between these two is when the learning occurs.
Learning online can have multiple advantages and many disadvantages. Some popular advantages includes low cost, flexibility, accessible, and fast/easy resources. However, not all online institutions can be considered manageable costing. Some institutions may not require books for you to use so that is yet another cost you need to consider as well as a laptop to use. Some more disadvantages includes struggling to focus, higher screen time, isolation, and technological issues. So many things can happen during online schooling including technological issues that may cause you to not be able to do classwork at all for one day. While your screen time raises, your eye sight can begin to hurt and it is easy to feel alone during class time. People who have a hard time planning and focusing can also have issues setting up a schedule for classes.
Where I got my information/Works Cited-
Community of Inquiry Model | Denver (du.edu)
Connectivism Learning Theory (wgu.edu)
Online Collaborative Learning Theory (Harasim) - Learning Theories (learning-theories.com)
I loved your paragraph about CMC, I found it super interesting since I had never heard of that. It's crazy to me how new theories of learning are changing with the times, with something new often. Additionally, its eye-opening how quickly online learning is affecting us and learning as a whole. I overall really enjoyed this first blog post :)
ReplyDeletedo you think there will ever be extra support for those students who have to work remotely but heavily struggle doing so?
DeleteI really enjoyed reading your blog and learning more about some of the other theories for online learning that we have not yet read about in class. I had not heard of Community of Inquiry or Online Collaborative Learning theories before so thank you for teaching me a little bit about those. I did want to know more about Online Collaborative Learning though because there was not as much information in your paragraph about that theory. How is it similar or different from a traditional classroom or other online learning environment? You mentioned that it is an instructor-leading style of learning so I was wondering if that means that the instructor generates and organizes the ideas or if the students have any involvement in those phases of their learning?
ReplyDeleteHi Aries,
ReplyDeleteI did not know about the additional theories: Inquiry (COI), Connectivism, and Online Collaborative Learning (OCL). All your information is so well-organized and easy to follow, where I learned new things I did not know before. Thank you!