Connectivism

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Introduction

Connectivism is a kind of learning theory that was created by George Siemens. It also can be understood as educational theory or view or global strategy.

Connectivism was a core principle used for designing the first MOOCs (unlike the "modern" versions that come out of elite universities and rather represent in our opinion a propaganda purpose)

Links

• Downes, S. (2005, December 12). An introduction to connective knowledge. HTML

• Downes, S. (2006). Learning networks and connective knowledge, HTML

• Connectivism. The blog by George Siemens

• Verhagen, P. (2006). Connectivism: A new learning theory? PDF (retrieved March 2011).

• Connectivism (Wikipedia)

Bibliography

• Downes, Stephen (2012). Connectivism and Connective Knowledge, Essays on meaning and learning networks, National Research Council Canada ISBN 978-1-105-77846-9 PDF (free 600p. e-book), Version 1.0 – May 19, 2012, retrieved nov 2012.

• Siemens, G. (2004). Connectivism: A learning theory for the digital age. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning. , retrieved 13:44, 9 March 2011 (CET) from http://www.itdl.org/Journal/Jan_05/article01.htm

• Siemens, G. , Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age, retrieved 13:44, 9 March 2011 (CET) from http://www.elearnspace.org/Articles/connectivism.htm (reprint of above)

• Siemens, G. (2005). Meaning making, learning, subjectivity. Retrieved 13:44, 9 March 2011 (CET) from http://connectivism.ca/blog/2005/12/meaning_making_learning_subjec.html

• Siemens, G. (2006). Knowing Knowledge PDF,