Thursday, September 13, 2007

Connectivism: Learning theory of pastime for the self-amused?

This article may be found here:

http://www.elearnspace.org/Articles/connectivism_self-amused.htm

An interesting point that the author, George Siemens, connects is the idea of Language and Learning. He states that with the invention and re-invention of print that is the core foundation in how people learn.

From the beginning of verbal thought, ideas and learning was communicated through the passing of word of mouth.

And with the invention of print, ideas and learning was able to spread dramatically. And now, with the internet, communication of idea is being able to delivered anywhere in the world.

The power of language, ideas and thoughts, are being able to communicated and being learned from anyone across the world. There are no limitations and that is the power of CONNECTIVISM.

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