Organizational Impact Of Connectivism And Networked Learning

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Organizational Impact of Connectivism and Networked Learning

University of Alaska FairbanksNovember 12, 2007

George Siemens

The aim:

• 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

How we design, well, everything

Involve

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

Role of leadership

Tear down the wall!

Collaboration

• 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

Education