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As Morin says of information: "Information is not an end-of-the-line concept, but rather, a point-of-departure concept" (14). As he says later, we must learn to define from the center out, not from the outside in. Siemens says about the basic principles of Connectivism in his online book Knowing Knowledge (2006): Learning and knowledge require diversity of opinions to present the whole … and to permit selection of best approach. Learning is a network formation process of connecting specialized nodes or information sources.  Knowledge rests in networks. Knowledge may reside in non-human appliances and learning is enabled/facilitated by technology. Capacity to know more is more critical than what is currently known. Learning and knowing are constant, on going processes (not end states or products). Ability to see connections and recognize patterns and make sense between fields, ideas, and concepts is the core skill for individuals today. Currency (accurate, up-to-date knowledge) is the intent of all connectivist learning activities. Decision-making is learning. Choosing what to learn and the meaning of incoming information is seen through the lens of a shifting reality. While there is a right answer now, it may be wrong tomorrow due to alterations in the information climate affecting the decision.

Three Generations of Distance Education Pedagogy