Organizational Impact of Connectivism and Networked Learning University of Alaska Fairbanks November 12, 2007 George Siemens

The aim: Deep understanding Complex worldviews Multi-context Assimilative/adaptive Agility/stability (Oblinger)

Deep understanding

Complex worldviews

Multi-context

Assimilative/adaptive

Agility/stability (Oblinger)

What is connectivism? Knowledge distributed Learning as networked process (i.e. forming connections) Principles form base of all design

Knowledge distributed

Learning as networked process (i.e. forming connections)

Principles form base of all design

How we design, well, everything

Involve Bring in the learner

Bring in the learner

What is required? Openness and access If you’re not on the network, you’re not known to those who use the network

Openness and access

If you’re not on the network, you’re not known to those who use the network

Role of leadership

Tear down the wall!

Collaboration Use what’s there Create less content Foster more conversation

Use what’s there

Create less content

Foster more conversation

Aggressive experimentation, thoughtful implementation

The structure of the device becomes the structure of the knowledge James Bosco

The structure of the device becomes the structure of the knowledge

James Bosco