Reflection

I noticed that while going through my learning network a lot of my nodes have to do with my connections with others. As much as I think I am an independent learner and I just need to review the content and readings, I realized after this activity that this is not the case. After reflecting on my map the best way for me to study is though discussions about the content with others and engaging in the content.  I think that the reason why this is the case is because they happen more frequently than the other learning networks occur. For example, In this class I will read the readings, which take me about a day or two, but I engage on mattermost everyday, and check in on the different chats, with my group, the general chat, as well as any announcements we have. Additionally, I noticed that many of my interactions occur digitally, I think that this is because it is easier to contact others online outside of a school setting. For example, peer feedback and talking with classmates occur in person but also can occur digitally, which is sometimes works better and accommodate other people’s schedules. Another concept which occurs digitally is social media content along with discussions on social media, this showcases how we can reach people outside of the traditional classroom setting, but still have learning occur. I also found that many of my classes are connected in terms of learning networks, many of them have a platform you use to connect with one another, as well as a way to access content, classmates and the instructors.

I choose this as my learning activity because I felt that it was important for me to recognize the multiple different ways that I learn content inside and outside of a classroom setting. I also picked this because it helps me reflect how my learning occurs either physically, digitally or both, in this case it highlighted the importance of digital learning since it occurs a lot in my learning network. I think that this would reflect similarly with others as well, which to me highlights the importance of technology and how it can be beneficial in technology. This aligned with my learning goals of hoping to learn more about the future of education and it’s use of technology, since I am revaluating how I learn and the future of learning networks.