Development of a Constructivist and Connectivist Learning Model for Undergraduates Involving Cloud Technology in Order to Promote the Creation of Innovative Education

Abstract

The objectives of this research are as follows: 1) to analyze the constructivist and connectivist framework involving cloud technology; 2) to develop a constructivist and connectivist learning model involving cloud technology; and 3) to evaluate the constructivist and connectivist learning model involving cloud technology for undergraduates as a means of promoting innovative education. The samples consisted of 7 experts in the design of learning models and in the use of information technology and communications who were chosen by purposive sampling and who had at least 5 years’ relevant experience. The data were analyzed by mean and standard deviation. The evaluation results revealed that the constructivist and connectivist learning model involving cloud technology for undergraduates as a means of promoting innovative education was at the highest level of overall feasibility (x = 4.68, S.D. = 0.47). The implication of this study points out the feasibility of learning model to allow promotion of learning environment to encourage educational innovation and the development of innovation skills on the part of the students.