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Stepping out of the echo chamber: Utilizing databases to teach critical thinking and empathy
The rise and rapid evolution of social media has produced a fragmented and polarized society where many of us, often unwittingly, reside in “echo chambers” where we are surrounded by like-minded views that reinforce our preconceptions and biases. As students coming of age begin to form societal views on their own, it is important for educators to bring them out of their comfort zones and expose them to views and values that challenge their own, helping them to reason objectively and individually by developing key critical thinking skills, as well as encouraging them to try to experience and understand views contrary to their own by nurturing empathy.
In this session we will look into how library databases can help achieve such objectives without imposing the educator’s views and maintaining an open ended dialogue between everyone.
Connected Learning
Connected Learning focuses on tapping into learners’ interests to motivate and engage them in learning. Support is provided by peers and mentors to encourage the learner to take risks, work through challenges and overcome setbacks.
It celebrates diversity within the learning environment, encouraging learners to actively participate in learning. It utilises advances in technology to customise and differentiate learning so that the learning environment is personalised and interconnected.
A Personal Learning Network or PLN exemplifies how a person can digitally participate in Connected Learning. A PLN involves online learning through connections and interactions. A PLN immerses learners into a connected learning environment where they can observe, discuss, create and reflect on their interactions to build deeper knowledge about a specific topic or interest area.
Click here for more information: https://www.ubsm.com.my/DigitalEduOdyssey2/sessions/databases
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