Connectivism is a theory that conceptualizes learning and knowledge as connection-based processes in a networked world. It explores the changing nature of knowledge and learning and presents knowledge as something that exists within networks and flows between nodes. The theory also suggests that knowledge rests in diversity of opinions and is developed through connections formed by nodes within networks.

1. Connectivism:
A theory for
today’s learning?
Gráinne Conole
Seminar on ‘Knowing knowledge’ by
George Siemens
9th July 2008

2. Outline
• Overview of key points
• Questions raised
• Implications for SocialLearn

3. Themes
• To conceptualise learning knowing as
connection-based processes
• To explore the nature of change
• To explore the changing nature of knowledge
• To present knowledge as a context-game
• To present a new model for space structure
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