I've enjoyed reading Knowing Knowledge by George Siemens.
His discussion of knowledge acquisition is concise and clear. I'm a big fan of his "connectivist" view of knowledge acquisition. I feel it accurately describes how we use and acquire knowledge without falling into the trap of relativism.
Such an explanation also serves to reinforce the value of web 2.0 tools in the classroom.
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Theory of knowledge
Have you read “The Art of Changing the Brain” by James Zull. He explains how new knowledge must connect to prior learning from a biological point of view. Very compelling for those of us who focus on making connections in our teaching. I agree the Seimens chapter on theoretical views of knowing and learning provides a more relevant framework to appreciate the connection between modern communication and developing new understanding (true understanding, not just brute facts) using web 2.0 tools in the classroom. If we think of technology as a tool in the same way as I think of a textbook or a calculator, I believe we can help others connect to and support technology in the schools.
No..i haven't read Zull's book...i'll look into it though...the epistemological stuff I've read has all been philosophically based. I agree with your comments...thanks!
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