Potential Abstract:
Advancements in technology have brought about new opportunities for addressing educational inequities. This study investigates the potential of connectivist approaches, specifically through the use of virtual currency, as a postmodern way of knowing that can help tackle these inequities. The aim of this research is to explore how virtual currencies can be utilized as a means to empower students from marginalized communities and provide them with equal access to educational resources and opportunities.
Drawing on the principles of connectivism, this study posits that virtual currency can foster a collaborative and inclusive learning environment, where students can engage in meaningful interactions with peers, educators, and resources. By leveraging this innovative approach, students can develop critical thinking skills, digital literacy, and a sense of ownership over their learning process. Additionally, virtual currency systems enable students to accumulate, exchange, and utilize tokens or points to access educational resources, thereby reducing the financial barriers that often hinder equitable access to quality education.
The research will adopt a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data from surveys and usage logs with qualitative data from interviews and focus groups. The study will be conducted in a diverse urban school district, involving students from different socioeconomic backgrounds. Through rigorous data analysis, this research aims to assess the impact of virtual currency systems on student engagement, academic achievement, and perceptions of equity in education.
The findings of this study will contribute to the existing literature by providing empirical evidence on the effectiveness of connectivist approaches and virtual currency systems in addressing educational inequities. Moreover, this research will highlight the importance of postmodern ways of knowing in the context of education, emphasizing the need to reevaluate traditional modes of learning and embrace innovative strategies that promote inclusivity and equal opportunities for all students.
Potential References:
- A Digital Framework Toward Bridging Education Divide Using Social Technology
- The ‘new’connectivities of digital education
- The Effect of a Collaborative Learning Program Based on the Connectivism Theory on Developing EFL Prep Stage Students’ Critical Literacy.
- Competences, learning theories and MOOC s: Recent developments in lifelong learning
- Connectivism, Chaos and Chaoids: How Practitioners Might Find Inspiration from Chaos to Find New Spaces for Teaching and Learning
