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Website #10- Connectivism - 8 views

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Emmett Wemp on 22 Jun 14

This is a pretty simple explanation of connectivism. Basically it is about adding nodes to your PLN which connects you to another resource.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a pretty simple explanation of connectivism. Basically it is about adding nodes to your PLN which connects you to another resource.</div>

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Katy Cooper on 22 Jun 14

I appreciate the simple explanation this article provides. "Connectivism is driven by the understanding that decisions are based on rapidly altering foundations. New information is continually being acquired." This aspect help solidify the idea that knowledge is not finite and gaining it is never over. Connectivism provides a way to help make sense of our knowledge potential in light of constant change in technology.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I appreciate the simple explanation this article provides. "Connectivism is driven by the understanding that decisions are based on rapidly altering foundations. New information is continually being acquired." This aspect help solidify the idea that knowledge is not finite and gaining it is never over. Connectivism provides a way to help make sense of our knowledge potential in light of constant change in technology.</div>

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John Potosnak on 22 Jun 14

This is a great resource for Connectivism. I felt that this theory was more dense then PLNs and CoPs and many articles I looked at were difficult to follow. I like how the theory is broken down here and includes helpful videos. I will be using this resource to help with my creative expression project.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a great resource for Connectivism. I felt that this theory was more dense then PLNs and CoPs and many articles I looked at were difficult to follow. I like how the theory is broken down here and includes helpful videos. I will be using this resource to help with my creative expression project.</div>

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Tsisana Palmer on 22 Jun 14

Thank you for sharing! I also found the simplicity of the explanation great in order to grasp the concept. By referring to Connectivism as to "a learning theory for a digital age" makes it easy to remember that it is a new theory (since the digital era is also relatively new.) That, in turn, may also affect the way we perceive the main principles of Connectivism (outline in the article): learning as a process of connecting specialized nodes or information sources, learning residing in non-human appliances, and the need to maintain connections to facilitate continual learning, among others. Due to such an abundance of information in the digital era, the key point in the article for me was "the ability to draw distinctions between important and unimportant information is vital"! A skill is yet to be mastered!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Thank you for sharing! I also found the simplicity of the explanation great in order to grasp the concept. By referring to Connectivism as to "a learning theory for a digital age" makes it easy to remember that it is a new theory (since the digital era is also relatively new.) That, in turn, may also affect the way we perceive the main principles of Connectivism (outline in the article): learning as a process of connecting specialized nodes or information sources, learning residing in non-human appliances, and the need to maintain connections to facilitate continual learning, among others. Due to such an abundance of information in the digital era, the key point in the article for me was "the ability to draw distinctions between important and unimportant information is vital"! A skill is yet to be mastered!</div>

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danielbmc on 23 Jun 14

While not really dealing with the theory, I thought the video demonstrating how Connectivism works was really well done. It was interesting to see the path a student might follow and how their web expands.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">While not really dealing with the theory, I thought the video demonstrating how Connectivism works was really well done. It was interesting to see the path a student might follow and how their web expands.</div>

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Matt Hoge on 24 Jun 14

Usually when I see anything WIki that has to do with research I have the initial tendency to try to stay far away because in my undergrad years I was constantly reminded to pursue peer reviewed articles. What I really appreciate about this resource is how simple and basic it is on Connectivism. This wikispace provides all the "nuts and bolts" of Connectivism and is a great starting point for digging deeper into understanding its theory. Great find!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Usually when I see anything WIki that has to do with research I have the initial tendency to try to stay far away because in my undergrad years I was constantly reminded to pursue peer reviewed articles. What I really appreciate about this resource is how simple and basic it is on Connectivism. This wikispace provides all the "nuts and bolts" of Connectivism and is a great starting point for digging deeper into understanding its theory. Great find!</div>

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Kelly Kenney on 01 Sep 15

"Connectivism is a learning theory promoted by Stephen Downes and George Siemens." Learning occurs with connections in networks. This article believes that with connectivism we can move to a new age of learning. Learning can be more collaborative and global. With connectivism we see the use of networks with nodes and connections to elaborate on our learning.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Connectivism is a learning theory promoted by Stephen Downes and George Siemens." Learning occurs with connections in networks. This article believes that with connectivism we can move to a new age of learning. Learning can be more collaborative and global. With connectivism we see the use of networks with nodes and connections to elaborate on our learning.</div>

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Places to Go: Connectivism and Connective Knowledge - 2 views

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Elizabeth Wood on 05 Jul 15

This article, for Innovate: Journal of Online Education, was written by Stephen Downes. It discusses connectivism as implemented in an online course Connectivism and Connective Knowledge, lead by Downes and George Siemens.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article, for Innovate: Journal of Online Education, was written by Stephen Downes. It discusses connectivism as implemented in an online course Connectivism and Connective Knowledge, lead by Downes and George Siemens.</div>

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Connectivism: a network theory for teaching and learning in a connected world - 11 views

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Ben Moore on 10 Sep 12

Breakdown of the theory of Connectivism, distinctions between groups and networks and learning about the history & application of Connectivism in education

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Deborah Lyman on 11 Sep 12

This article is packed with concise information about connectivism. The eight bulleted points about connectivism really did a great job of summarizing the main points that Siemens makes about learning in a digital age. This was a great find. The embedded multimedia added to this site giving a great overview of this learning theory.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is packed with concise information about connectivism. The eight bulleted points about connectivism really did a great job of summarizing the main points that Siemens makes about learning in a digital age. This was a great find. The embedded multimedia added to this site giving a great overview of this learning theory.</div>

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Jaime Bennett on 11 Sep 12

I think this article provided a succinct description about what connectivism is and the two main proponents of this theory, Stephen Downes and George Siemens. The background information and basic principles are helpful in further understanding the concept of connectivism, and there are many additional resources providing within the article to help the reader learn more, as well.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I think this article provided a succinct description about what connectivism is and the two main proponents of this theory, Stephen Downes and George Siemens. The background information and basic principles are helpful in further understanding the concept of connectivism, and there are many additional resources providing within the article to help the reader learn more, as well.</div>

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Christina Moore on 11 Sep 12

A valuable synthesis and outline of connectivism. I agree, the detailed summation is easily understood and simplified for practical application.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A valuable synthesis and outline of connectivism. I agree, the detailed summation is easily understood and simplified for practical application.</div>

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Rhonda Lowderback on 11 Sep 12

What I really liked about this article is the idea that teachers who use connectivist principles for their own learning can model that behavior for students to do the same.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">What I really liked about this article is the idea that teachers who use connectivist principles for their own learning can model that behavior for students to do the same.</div>

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Katy Cooper on 19 Jun 14

a. In this short article, Bell provides an overview of connectivism as a theory for the new era of education. Statistics of increases of internet access in homes and us in higher education set the stage to making connectivism a legitimate player in education today. Bell then breaks down connectivism as a theory and identifies it as the successor to classic educational theories such as behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism. The article ends with some suggestions for educators looking to apply this theory.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">a. In this short article, Bell provides an overview of connectivism as a theory for the new era of education. Statistics of increases of internet access in homes and us in higher education set the stage to making connectivism a legitimate player in education today. Bell then breaks down connectivism as a theory and identifies it as the successor to classic educational theories such as behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism. The article ends with some suggestions for educators looking to apply this theory. </div>

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Kelsey Ramirez on 06 Sep 15

This article talks about the importance of networks and the difference between a group emphasis and a network emphasis. The author discusses the importance of information running through a network of human and non-humans. He additionally outlines Siemen's principles of Connectivism. Further, he discusses the implications for using the principles of Connectivism by educators and within higher education.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article talks about the importance of networks and the difference between a group emphasis and a network emphasis. The author discusses the importance of information running through a network of human and non-humans. He additionally outlines Siemen's principles of Connectivism. Further, he discusses the implications for using the principles of Connectivism by educators and within higher education.</div>

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Jill Miller on 06 Sep 15

Kelsey, thanks for sharing. I found the article relevant to my own practice as a higher ed librarian, where we are increasingly encouraging students to be producers of information and to participate in the scholarly conversation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Kelsey, thanks for sharing. I found the article relevant to my own practice as a higher ed librarian, where we are increasingly encouraging students to be producers of information and to participate in the scholarly conversation.</div>

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Learning Networks in Practice - 1 views

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anonymous on 02 Sep 17

Stephen Downes, in Learning Networks in Practice, details a concise history of personal learning environments, including communities of practice. He also ties this evolution in thought and practice to Web 2.0. He emphasizes creation, not consumption, as well as context, not class. Learning becomes more informal and multi-disciplinary. Downes acknowledges that the "theory" of PLEs can't specify an organization that will facilitate learning better than any other organization. Instead, he presents 4 parts of a 'semantic principle'. These parts will support personal learning environments and, in his opinion, will be more effective for learning: diversity, autonomy, connectedness and openness.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Stephen Downes, in Learning Networks in Practice, details a concise history of personal learning environments, including communities of practice. He also ties this evolution in thought and practice to Web 2.0. He emphasizes creation, not consumption, as well as context, not class. Learning becomes more informal and multi-disciplinary. Downes acknowledges that the "theory" of PLEs can't specify an organization that will facilitate learning better than any other organization. Instead, he presents 4 parts of a 'semantic principle'. These parts will support personal learning environments and, in his opinion, will be more effective for learning: diversity, autonomy, connectedness and openness.</div>

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stephen-downes/connectivism-and-connecti_b_804653.html - 2 views

Casey, I found the definition of connectivism provided in this article easy to understand and helpful in making sense of the term. Learning is the ability to move through networks in which knowled...

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What is Connectivism? - 0 views

http://education-2020.wikispaces.com/Connectivism This article explains the basics of Connectivism. It also references the two individuals who promoted this theory, Stephen Downes and George Siem...

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What connectivism is - 0 views

http://halfanhour.blogspot.com/2007/02/what-connectivism-is.html A blog post by Stephen Downs that discusses connectivism including responses to others who have provided thoughts or feedback on co...

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WEB2.0 and PLN - 0 views

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Ben Moore on 10 Sep 12

Learning Networks in Practice paper by Stephen Downes regarding personal learning environments, learning in communities, content creation and context.

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James Russell on 11 Sep 12

This article talks about the beginning of the PLN movement in education. It discusses how a good PLN makes use of the WEB 2.0 applications that are out in cyberspace.

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Website #10 Connectivism - 4 views

https://education-2020.wikispaces.com/Connectivism "Connectivism is a learning theory promoted by Stephen Downes and George Siemens." Learning occurs with connections in networks. This article beli...

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This site is complete with Siemen's Principles of Connectivism and offers several videos and Power Points by Stephen Downes explaining various elements of personal learning environment.

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In this post by Stephen Downes, he discusses the generations of technologies and how this coincides with the development of elearning. The last portion of this article brings it back to connectivism.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In this post by Stephen Downes, he discusses the generations of technologies and how this coincides with the development of elearning. The last portion of this article brings it back to connectivism.</div>

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Connectivism - 1 views

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James Russell on 10 Sep 12

This article is actually a blog on connetivism. THe author of this post focuses on "sensemaking". He defines it as, Sensemaking is an activity that individuals engage in daily in response to uncertainty, complex topics, or in changing settings. Sensemaking is not about truth or right from wrong, bu rather about making information make sense.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is actually a blog on connetivism. THe author of this post focuses on "sensemaking". He defines it as, Sensemaking is an activity that individuals engage in daily in response to uncertainty, complex topics, or in changing settings. Sensemaking is not about truth or right from wrong, bu rather about making information make sense.</div>

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Rhonda Lowderback on 11 Sep 12

This blog houses a wealth of information on connectivism and shared knowlege. While I did not read every post, there is a large variety of articles, posted by various authors, written in the past several years. I think this would be a great place to conduct research on current information since there are articles only a few months old.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This blog houses a wealth of information on connectivism and shared knowlege. While I did not read every post, there is a large variety of articles, posted by various authors, written in the past several years. I think this would be a great place to conduct research on current information since there are articles only a few months old.</div>

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mark_bishop on 23 Jun 13

This is a website dedicated to blogging on connectivism. Apparently no one cares about it anymore because the last post to it was over a year ago. However, it has quite a bit of content from 2005 to 2012 about connectivistic topics such as MOOCs and sensemaking.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a website dedicated to blogging on connectivism. Apparently no one cares about it anymore because the last post to it was over a year ago. However, it has quite a bit of content from 2005 to 2012 about connectivistic topics such as MOOCs and sensemaking.</div>

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Ross Craycraft on 31 Aug 14

Here is a great blog site from George Siemens where he posts on various topics in education and their relativity to connectivism. The blog has not been updated in some time, but there is still a lot of great info on the site.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Here is a great blog site from George Siemens where he posts on various topics in education and their relativity to connectivism. The blog has not been updated in some time, but there is still a lot of great info on the site.</div>

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Kim Hefty on 07 Sep 14

This website page is the perfect summary of what Connectivism is and what it really represents. Stephen Downes states, "Learning is the creation and removal of connections between the entities, or the adjustment of the strengths of those connections. " This is probably the best resource I have found for truly understanding what Connectivism really is.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This website page is the perfect summary of what Connectivism is and what it really represents. Stephen Downes states, "Learning is the creation and removal of connections between the entities, or the adjustment of the strengths of those connections. " This is probably the best resource I have found for truly understanding what Connectivism really is.</div>

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What is Connectivism? - 1 views

http://education-2020.wikispaces.com/Connectivism This website provides a good overview of Connectivism. Connectivism is a theory promoted by Stephen Downes and George Siemens. It is described as ...

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