http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ920745.pdf - This article explores Connectivism and other theories in relation to technology-enabled learning. The author discusses if Connectivism is truly a learning theory for the digital age and also compares it to other learning theories for technology-enabled learning.

http://www.innovativelearning.com/teaching/communities_of_practice.html - This is a one-stop resource for anyone looking to learn about Communities of Practice. The author discusses the development of the theory, why and how CoPs can facilitate learning, important terms associated with CoPs, and videos that can further your understanding.

http://halfanhour.blogspot.com/2014/04/connectivism-as-learning-theory.html - In this blog post the author begins by defining learning and learning theories and how they are built. He then applies that knowledge to Connectivism and explains how it differs from commonly associated characteristics and other learning theories.

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/06/simple-comprehensive-guide-on-use-of.html - This blog post is a one-stop resource for Personal Learning Networks. The author discuses what PLNs are, why they are useful in education, how students and teachers can use PLNs, platforms for PLNs, and more. The post also includes video tutorials on PLNs. This is an excellent article for anyone looking for basic information on Personal Learning Networks.

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/09/the-chief-reasons-why-you-should-create.html - This blog post discusses key reasons for creating a Personal Learning Network by highlighting two main reasons: Accessibility and Responsibility. It also includes a great 5-minute video that discusses PLNs for educators.

http://www.onlineuniversities.com/blog/2012/01/what-does-connectivism-mean-for-education/ - This article discusses the theory of Connectivism in education. The author points out the main principles of the theory and how they can be applied to 21st century learning.

http://hbr.org/2000/01/communities-of-practice-the-organizational-frontier/ar/1
- This article discusses Communities of Practice and their use in business. The author discusses the history of CoP's and the hallmarks of the theory.

http://web.stanford.edu/~eckert/csofp.html - This webpage provides a brief explanation of Communities of Practice and also includes many additional references for further reading.

http://www.odi.org/sites/odi.org.uk/files/odi-assets/publications-opinion-files/1732.pdf - This article discusses the basics of Communities of Practice and it's use in the web 2.0 era. The author points out that CoPs come in many different sizes and for different purposes. The most helpful part of this article is the detailed discussion of the value of CoPs and how CoPs can be supported so that they can continue to be effective.

https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/scmsAdmin/uploads/006/677/CHAP12HOADLEY.pdf - This article defines Communities of Practice in two different ways including a feature-based definition and a process-based definition. The author also compares CoPs to other knowledge communities and discusses how technology plays a large roll in CoPs. This is a great article for gaining a strong understanding of CoPs.

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/ - Great resource, many articles on educational technology, mobile learning, social media and more. I refer to this site often. Updated daily.