Special IRRODL edition on connectivism: articles wanted

IRRODL (the International Review of Research on Open and Distance Learning) is now requesting contributions for peer review and possible publication in an upcoming special issue.

Special Edition: Connectivism: Design and delivery of social networked learning

Edited by George Siemens (Athabasca University) and GrĂ¡inne Conole (Open University)

The special issue will have its main [...]

New Certificate in Emerging Technologies for Learning

The University of Manitoba’s Learning Technologies Centre and the Division of Extended Education are pleased to announce an exciting new Interdisciplinary Certificate in Emerging Technologies for Learning.

This 216 hour online certificate program explores the changing landscape of technology, information, communication, fostering discussion on how these trends impact learning and teaching.

Interested individuals may [...]

Connectivism: Learning theory of the future or vestige of the past?

Kop, R. and Hill, A. (2008) Connectivism: Learning theory of the future or vestige of the past? International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, Vol. 9, No. 3

This paper highlights current theories of learning and critically analyses connectivism within the context of its predecessors, to establish if it has anything new [...]

Connectivism and Connective Knowledge Online Course

Connectivism and Connective Knowledge Online Course

Mon, Sep 08, 2008 to Fri, Nov 28, 2008 Connectivism and Connective Knowledge is a twelve week course that will explore the concepts of connectivism and connective knowledge and explore their application as a framework for theories of teaching and learning. It will outline a connectivist understanding [...]