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jpetrovic [About connectivism]
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 ===== About connectivism =====
-Connectivism((Not to be confused with [[learning_theories:connectionism]].)) is a new learning paradigm and a learning theory introduced in 2004 by [[http://www.educause.edu/Community/MemDir/Profiles/GeorgeSiemens/57433|George Siemens]](([[http://www.elearnspace.org/Articles/connectivism.htm|Siemens, G. Connectivism: a learning theory for the digital age. Elearnspace. 2004.]])). This theory attempts to approach learning and knowledge in context of technological development during the last few decades, since the impact of technological achievements on learning and knowledge cannot be ignored.
+Connectivism((Not to be confused with [[learning_theories:connectionism]].)) is a new learning paradigm or a learning theory introduced in **2004** by [[http://www.educause.edu/Community/MemDir/Profiles/GeorgeSiemens/57433|George Siemens]](([[http://www.elearnspace.org/Articles/connectivism.htm|Siemens, G. Connectivism: a learning theory for the digital age. Elearnspace. 2004.]])). This theory attempts to approach learning and knowledge in context of technological development during the last few decades, since the impact of technological achievements on learning and knowledge cannot be ignored.
-Motivation for introduction of connectivism comes from notion that learning theories in frames of [[learning_paradigms:behaviorism]], [[learning_paradigms:cognitivism]], [[learning_paradigms:constructivism]] and [[learning_paradigms:humanism]] promote the understanding that learning occurs only inside a person. According to Siemens,
-  * "//These theories do not address **learning that occurs outside of people** (i.e. learning that is stored and manipulated by technology). They also fail to describe how learning happens within organizations... We can no longer personally experience and acquire learning that we need to act. We derive our competence from **forming connections**.//(([[http://devrijeruimte.org/content/artikelen/Connectivism.pdf|Siemens, G. Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age. 2005.]]))"
 Siemens' connectivism incorporates ideas from:
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   * **Networks** - Network models were acquired because of their applicability and simplicity. Networks are sets of relations between elements which integrate those elements into a whole.
-Connectivism integrates these principles. Learning is defined as **actionable knowledge** which can reside in a person but also outside one, for example in a database or an organization. The process of learning is focused not on acquiring more knowledge into or from each of such information sources, but on **connecting** them **and maintaining those connections**. Connection forming is important since the body of **knowledge is nowadays rapidly changing** and the common approach of a structured course in which packed knowledge is transferred to students is not efficient anymore. It serves institutions, but not students.
+Motivation for introduction of connectivism comes from notion that learning theories in frames of [[learning_paradigms:behaviorism]], [[learning_paradigms:cognitivism]], [[learning_paradigms:constructivism]] and [[learning_paradigms:humanism]] promote the understanding that learning occurs only inside a person. According to Siemens,
+  * "//These theories do not address **learning that occurs outside of people** (i.e. learning that is stored and manipulated by technology). They also fail to describe how learning happens within organizations... We can no longer personally experience and acquire learning that we need to act. We derive our competence from **forming connections**.//(([[http://devrijeruimte.org/content/artikelen/Connectivism.pdf|Siemens, G. Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age. 2005.]]))"
+Siemens defines learning as **actionable knowledge** which can reside in a person but also outside one, for example in a database or an organization. The process of learning is focused not on acquiring more knowledge into or from each of such information sources, but on **connecting** them **and maintaining those connections**. Connection forming is important since the body of **knowledge is nowadays rapidly changing** and the common approach of a structured course in which packed knowledge is transferred to students is not efficient anymore. It serves institutions, but not students.
 Connections are formed between nodes, but also between networks of nodes. Nodes can represent virtually anything, like a community or an individual, and the stronger the connection is, the faster information will flow between the nodes. Aggregated nodes form the network, but the network itself can only have limited influence on the nodes. According to Siemens(([[http://www.astd.org/LC/2005/1105_seimens.htm|Siemens, G. Connectivism: Learning as Network-Creation - ASTD. 2005.]])), elements and characteristics of a network include:
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 Connections between the nodes can depend on various factors which make them stronger or weaker(([[http://www.astd.org/LC/2005/1105_seimens.htm|Siemens, G. Connectivism: Learning as Network-Creation - ASTD. 2005.]])): motivation (impacts individuals determination to foster deeper connections), emotions (affect our evaluation of nodes and allow existence of contradictory perspectives), exposure (nodes grow and develop through forming connections to other nodes), patterning (recognizing the nature of different sources of information), logic and experience.
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