Jumping from one resource to another: how do students navigate learning networks?
Abstract A considerable amount of literature has recently appeared around the theme of learning networks and Connectivism. However, our understanding of how and why students navigate learning networks in the way they do is limited and the field lacks empirical studies investigating how students form...
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| description | Abstract A considerable amount of literature has recently appeared around the theme of learning networks and Connectivism. However, our understanding of how and why students navigate learning networks in the way they do is limited and the field lacks empirical studies investigating how students form connections. This paper presents a model showing how students form connections to different kinds of resources, along with the criteria they use to decide on which resource to choose. The findings were derived by conducting retrospective think-aloud sessions with nine participants after solving 10 tasks each. Mixed-methods approach was used in the data analysis. A goal of this research is to contribute to a deeper understanding of the navigation processes in learning networks and to provide guidance for online learning practitioners who seek to improve their practices. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-df1e61a81f4f4b33a3e55e520aa7b4352022-12-21T20:04:50ZengSpringerOpenInternational Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education2365-94402018-11-0115111710.1186/s41239-018-0126-xJumping from one resource to another: how do students navigate learning networks?Alaa A. AlDahdouh0Institute of Education, University of MinhoAbstract A considerable amount of literature has recently appeared around the theme of learning networks and Connectivism. However, our understanding of how and why students navigate learning networks in the way they do is limited and the field lacks empirical studies investigating how students form connections. This paper presents a model showing how students form connections to different kinds of resources, along with the criteria they use to decide on which resource to choose. The findings were derived by conducting retrospective think-aloud sessions with nine participants after solving 10 tasks each. Mixed-methods approach was used in the data analysis. A goal of this research is to contribute to a deeper understanding of the navigation processes in learning networks and to provide guidance for online learning practitioners who seek to improve their practices.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41239-018-0126-xConnectivismNetworked learningLearning networksOnline learningEducational technologyInternet |
| spellingShingle | Alaa A. AlDahdouh Jumping from one resource to another: how do students navigate learning networks? International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education Connectivism Networked learning Learning networks Online learning Educational technology Internet |
| title | Jumping from one resource to another: how do students navigate learning networks? |
| title_full | Jumping from one resource to another: how do students navigate learning networks? |
| title_fullStr | Jumping from one resource to another: how do students navigate learning networks? |
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| title_short | Jumping from one resource to another: how do students navigate learning networks? |
| title_sort | jumping from one resource to another how do students navigate learning networks |
| topic | Connectivism Networked learning Learning networks Online learning Educational technology Internet |
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