Networked pedagogy: exploring asymmetries in the structuring of distributed learning networks

Grace, Rob; Fonseca, Frederico

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Title

Networked pedagogy: exploring asymmetries in the structuring of distributed learning networks

Author(s)

• Grace, Rob
• Fonseca, Frederico

Issue Date

2016-03-15

Keyword(s)

• online learning networks
• networked learning
• pedagogy
• connectivism
• network analysis

Abstract

The conclusions drawn from network science regarding the asymmetric structuring of real-world networks offer important theoretical orientation in addressing the shifting pedagogical topography of distributed learning networks. Problematizing the development of learning theory and pedagogy surrounding networked learning in this regard, this analysis develops an empirical case study of the actors and processes contributing to the structuring of a distributed learning network. Despite finding a highly-connected core of facilitators and participants, course facilitators maintain the greatest influence within the learning network. Further analyses detail the relationships between this core group of actors and asymmetries of media production, interactivity, and network expansion. These findings inform theoretically-directed discussion of networked pedagogy.

Publisher

iSchools

Series/Report Name or Number

iConference 2016 Proceedings

Type of Resource

text

Language

eng

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DOI

https://doi.org/10.9776/16306

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