Connectivism is a learning theory proposed by George Siemens and Stephen Downes that describes learning as a process that occurs within nebulous environments of shifting core elements - not entirely under the control of individual agents. It emphasizes how learning can reside outside of individuals as knowledge networks, and focuses on connecting specialized information sets. The theory is influenced by chaos, network, complexity, and self-organization theories. According to connectivism, knowledge is distributed across a network, and therefore learning consists of tapping into and navigating these networks. Teachers facilitate learning by maintaining connections and introducing students to new information. Connectivism addresses the challenges of continual learning in a digital age where knowledge is constantly changing.
Connectivism has been developed by George Siemens and Stephen Downes based on their analysis of the limitations of traditional learning theories to explain the effect technology has had on how we live, how we communicate, and how we learn.
Connectivism has been developed by George Siemens and Stephen Downes based on their analysis of the limitations of traditional learning theories to explain the effect technology has had on how we live, how we communicate, and how we learn.
According to UNESCO Constructivism is learning theory which places the learner at the center of the educational process on the understanding that the learner actively constructs knowledge rather than passively receiving it.
According to Brader - Araje and Jones (2002), Constructivism can be defined as “the idea that development of understanding requires the learner to actively engage in meaning-making”.
This is an introduction to theories based on cognitivism as a an underlying learning theory with ideas of how teachers could adopt these in a teaching context.
Presentación elaborada y compartida por George Siemens en su conferencia en Buenos Aires, invitado por Fundación Telefónica de Argentina, el 12 de septiembre de 2012.
According to UNESCO Constructivism is learning theory which places the learner at the center of the educational process on the understanding that the learner actively constructs knowledge rather than passively receiving it.
According to Brader - Araje and Jones (2002), Constructivism can be defined as “the idea that development of understanding requires the learner to actively engage in meaning-making”.
This is an introduction to theories based on cognitivism as a an underlying learning theory with ideas of how teachers could adopt these in a teaching context.
Presentación elaborada y compartida por George Siemens en su conferencia en Buenos Aires, invitado por Fundación Telefónica de Argentina, el 12 de septiembre de 2012.
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2. Connectivism: A Learning TheoryConnectivism: A Learning Theory
proposed by George Siemens and Stephen Downesproposed by George Siemens and Stephen Downes
Learning network contains nodes & connections
Emphasizes the learner’s ability to navigate
the information: the pipe is more important
than the content within the pipe (Siemens,
2005).
Principles were integrated from chaos,
network, complexity, and self-organization
theories (Siemens, 2004).
3. ConnectivismConnectivism
Knowledge is networked and distributed,
and the act of learning is in the creation
and navigation of networks.
Learning is actionable knowledge.
Learners:
◦ exploit the weak ties between nodes
◦ recognize the patterns
◦ connect to the small world of individual knowledge;
meaning making
◦ extend personal network.
4. Rhizomes as a Metaphor forRhizomes as a Metaphor for
LearningLearning
The rhizome is an
acentered,
nonhierarchical,
nonsignifying system,
without an organizing
memory or central
automaton, defined
solely by the circulation
of states. (Funch,
2004).
5. Connectivism and EpistomologiesConnectivism and Epistomologies
Epistemologies and Learning Theories
Driscoll’s Classification of
Epistomologies (2005)
Siemens
added
Objectivism Pragmatism Interpretivism Distributed
Knowledge
Behaviourism Cognitivism Constructivism Connectivism
Learning Theories
7. Theory into PracticeTheory into Practice
-- Principles for IDPrinciples for ID
Assumptions/principles for instructional design:
◦ providing the most diverse opportunities for learners
to be able to connect with persons/ideas
◦ building the learner’s ability to navigate the
information
◦ adopting blogs, wikis, and other open, collaborative
platforms as a two-way process
◦ connecting to diverse, outside real-world conferences
and experts
◦ providing learners with a rich array of tools and
information sources to use in creating their own
learning pathways
◦ using multiple forms of assessment.
(Examples from CCK09)
8. Theory into PracticeTheory into Practice
–– Facilitating LearningFacilitating Learning
How does a connectivist teach? A connectivist
nurtures and maintains connections for students by:
◦ a brief introduction to weekly activities through short
podcast/paper/video or online presentation
◦ moderating weekly discussions centered around
readings
◦ short presentations from guests, followed by
discussion
◦ daily emails summarizing key aspects of the existing
conversation to students.
9. Context of the TheoryContext of the Theory
Continual flow of data and information.
Technologies change our ways of life,
communication, and learning.
Uncertainty of lifetime - career change.
Behaviorism, cognitivism, and
constructivism do not address the
challenge of new knowledge creation.
Connectivism explains new knowledge
creation.
10.
11. Connectivism: ConclusionsConnectivism: Conclusions
What is next? George Siemens connects to
our questions about the future of
connectivism.
Connectivism privledges connections
made in networks via emerging
technologies to support actionable
knowledge and to accelerate a shift in
education so that it is less hierarchical,
more learner-centered, more widely
communicated and more far-reaching.
12. Further StudyFurther Study
Downes, S. (2008, December 8). Connectivism: A Theory of Personal Learning. Retrieved
from http://www.slideshare.net/Downes/connectivism-a-theory-of-personal-learning
Siemens, G. (2004). Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age. elearnspace.
Retrieved from http://www.elearnspace.org/Articles/connectivism.htm
Siemens, G. (2005, August 10). Connectivism: Learning as Network-Creation.
ELEARNSPACE. Retrieved from http://www.elearnspace.org/Articles/networks.htm
Siemens, G. (2008). New spaces and structures of learning: the systemic impact of
connective knowledge, connectivism, and networked learning. In unknown.
Presented at the unknown, Portugal. Retrieved from
http://elearnspace.org/Articles/systemic_impact.htm
Siemens, G. (2009a, September 12). What is Connectivism? Week 1: CCK09. Course
Handout for CCK09, . Retrieved from
https://docs.google.com/Doc?id=anw8wkk6fjc_14gpbqc2dt
Siemens, G., & Downes, S. (2009). Connectivism & Connective Knowledge.
Connectivism & Connective Knowledge. Online Course, . Retrieved from
http://ltc.umanitoba.ca/connectivism/
Siemens, G., & Tittenberger, P. (2009b). Handbook of Emerging Technology for Learning.
online: N/A. Retrieved from
http://umanitoba.ca/learning_technologies/cetl/HETL.pdf
13. ResourcesResources
The following resources are available in a digital reading room at
Athabasca University Library.
George Siemens speaks to The Changing Nature of Knowledge
(3:33 minutes)
George Siemens speaks to
The conflict of learning theories with human nature (4:14 minutes)
George Siemens speaks to The impact of social software on
learning
(3:13 minutes)
George Siemens speaks to The Network is the Learning (3:14
minutes)
Stephen Downes speaks to Connectivism and Organizations (7:17
minutes)
Sarah Stewart a student who dropped out of a course given by
George and Stephen responds to them with her thoughts and
communicates her experience as a student.
14. EpilogueEpilogue
Rhizomatic Connections to cyber-space from this event
Power Point (PPT) available to the second Ed.D. cohort
Transcript in searchable pdf format
Elluminate recordings including part 1 and part 2
Link to a digital reading room with assortment of resources
concerning connectivism
Discussion forum in Moodle 803 site
PPT available in Slideshare
AUSPACE (Athabasca University) to store all the learning
objects on connectivism. This will facilitate easy access to it
from The Landing or external browsers.
Convert the interview into MP3 audio format and upload it
to AU itunes channel for really simple syndication (RSS).