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Connectivism is a new learning paradigm and a learning theory introduced in 2005 by [[http://www.educause.edu/Community/MemDir/Profiles/GeorgeSiemens/57433|George Siemens]]. This theory attempts to approach learning and knowledge in context of technological improvements during the last few decades, since impact of this achievements cannot be ignored. | Connectivism is a new learning paradigm and a learning theory introduced in 2005 by [[http://www.educause.edu/Community/MemDir/Profiles/GeorgeSiemens/57433|George Siemens]]. This theory attempts to approach learning and knowledge in context of technological improvements during the last few decades, since impact of this achievements cannot be ignored. | ||
- | Siemens' connectivism incorporates ideas from three areas: | + | Siemens' connectivism incorporates ideas from three areas: chaos theory, networks and complexity and self-organization to explain his theory and expands terms of learning and knowledge. Learning, according to him, can also reside outside a person (within a database or an organization) |
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- | * Networks | + | |
- | * Complexity and self-organization | + | |
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