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In this blog post, George Siemens discusses the theories connectivism builds on (all "new" ideas are really "old" ideas presented in today's context), and he puts forth several concepts he suggests are "unique" to the connectivist theory. One of these is the inclusion of technology as a key player in creating, housing, and extending knowledge and the process of learning.

Very interesting back and forth between George and Gary Stager. I really enjoyed this quote "new idea is often an old idea in today's context". I also enjoyed that the details of of where connectivism originated, as well as some orginal unique ideas that he feels connectivism brings such as applying network principals to a larger theory in learning. Great find!

I really appreciated the gently sarcastic tone George starts with especially when he quotes Gary Stager! The 8 points on the origins of Constructivism resonated with me too. The responses to his article are almost as interesting as the article itself. Thanks for sharing this.

A short, succinct and very basic intro to the basics of CoP. Gives some background about the theory, and provides nice quotes from a well-known CoP advocate. This wikibook is easy to understand and will provide CoP newbies with the elements of CoP.

Blogger Glenyan explores what he feels connectivism is, or is not. He discusses how he thinks connectivism influencing learning. Many of the post comments are worth reading, as well.