Reflection on Connectivism;

A number of authors contest Siemens' ideas. It is unsettling to be challenged about existing perceptions of "knowing", in particular, the lack of purpose in asking our students to KNOW and be able to RECALL what they know in assessment. Many academics contest these ideas because they are not yet supported by research, rather, they are a position about the nature of learning. They also contend that learning is a state within the individual, and therefore connectivism cannot be regarded as a theory of learning, rather a theory about how learning is best supported.- More Info 

1. Do you agree with them?Can you see Siemen's point of view? What is your position?

I agree with Siemen on the relation to connectivism and learning, the theory of connectivism teaches the students to develop their skills in connecting to knowledge. AS our society moves forward at a frantic rate, people are upskilling and taking on more roles in their postion more than ever. Professionals need to be able to find relative information not store it in their memory, this helps with keeping up to date with the newest and best theory's not going down the line of sticking to what they know and having outdated information.