Week 7 Post

Kerr writes "A good learning theory should: contribute to a theory/practice spiral of curriculum / learning reform, provide a significant new perspective about how we see learning happening represent historical alternatives accurately." Yet he ignores the whole social learning theory component that is integral to connectivism. The unknown set our brains up for the chaos and the unpredictable nature of each learning encounter. We not only deal with individuals we deal with individual machines and software. Each situation is unique which brings new perspectives and experiences to the learning environment. Since our brains are bombarded with information, we are required to filter information in split seconds. Connectivism is more a theory based in judgement and social networking rather than in the case and effect type theories of the past.