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George Siemens
global summit 2006
Connectivism: Learning and Knowledge Today
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Why do we need a new theory of learning?
Content is a conduit for conversation
Personal Centralization
Connectivism
• Diversity
• Network formation
• Knowledge rests in networks
• Knowledge may reside in non-human appliances, and learning is enabled/ facilitated by technology
Connectivism
• Capacity to know more is more critical than what is currently known
• See connections
• Recognize patterns
• Make sense
Connectivism
• Currency/relevance
• Alterations in the information climate alter approaches
What skills are needed?
1. Anchoring
2. Filtering
3. Connecting
4. Being human
5. Creating and deriving meaning
6. Evaluation/authentication
What skills are needed?
7. Critical/creative thinking
8. Pattern recognition
9. Navigate knowledge landscape
10.Acceptance of uncertainty
11.Contextualizing
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