EDLD 5364 Constructivism, Connectivism, and Cyborg Learning

There were basically three learning concepts that were examined this week.  They included constructivism, connectivism and cyborg learning. Constructivism involves learning centered environments and student led activities and makes the students responsible for their own learning and connecting the new learning to prior learning.  Connectivism extends that student centered learning environment to include the group collaboration, sharing and critique to the product that demonstrates student learning.  Cyborg learning involves the stimulation of the brain through computer chips embedded into the human, along with stimulation of the brain and other nerves through electronic pulses. 
Whereas constructivism and connectivism seem very practical learning theories, the cyborg learning theory is very futuristic and very controversial.  I have used both constructivism and connectivism in my classroom with varied success rates, depending mostly on my ability to facilitate.  I cannot see myself allowing computer chips to be embedded in myself or my own family members.  Perhaps I am yet to immigarate to the Cyborg world.

Siemens, G. (nd). The Changing Nature of Knowledge. Youtube.com. Retrieved on Oct. 5, 2009 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v-YMcTHndpzYg

Soloman, G., & Schrum, L. (2007). Web 2.0: New tools, New Schools. Eugene, OR:International Society for Technology in Education, 7-44.

Warwirk, K. (nd). Cyborg Life. Youtube.com. Retrieved on Oct. 5, 2009 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB_I7SY_ngI