5. Connectivism: understanding learning in a digitalized society

Abstract

This paper intends to review the impact of ICTs in the current, changing, social, and educational scenario. The investigation is a documentary research. It was based on different authors who claim traditional learning theories have proved insufficient for a digitalized society. Connectivism is then introduced as an emergent learning theory that guides humankind in the reorganization of his thoughts, lifestyle, and communication in today’s globalized, complex knowledge society. It is concluded that, although behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism were used as a bridge to reach knowledge in former years, they can no longer provide a solution for educational problems world citizens face in the 21^st century.