Social Constructivism - What Is It, How to Apply It

Social Constructivism is an approach to learning that recognizes the collaborative nature of learning. Students rely on each other to help them get started and create their own models of knowledge and reality. This presentation will outline the elements of social constructivism and model how it can be applied in an online learning setting.

Presenter:

Stephen Downes, Senior Research Officer, National Research Council.

A well-known author, speaker and technologist, Stephen Downes has contributed a series of innovations to the online learning community over a 35 year career developing internet technologies for online learning and new media technologies, including open education resources (OER), massive open online courses (MOOC), and personal learning environments (PLE). Recent publications include 'Ethics, Analytics and the Duty of Care' and 'Three Frameworks for Data Literacy'.

Website: https://www.downes.ca

Cost: Free
How will this session be delivered? Online.

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/C1g85UmArZcb9kgL7

This is part of the Maskwacis Cultural College Microlearning Series and is open to the public.
Contact Manisha Khetarpal by email  mkhetarpal@mccedu.ca or call toll free: 1 866 585 3925