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 [...]

Are learning management systems doomed?

As usual, George Siemen’s blog is being provocative in his November 10, 2009 posting: Futue of learning: LMS or SNS, in which he argues that Facebook is the model for education in the future, not Moodle. The discussion following his blog is also worth following.

My only comments on his blog:

1. Why does [...]

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 [...]

Learning Development Cycle: Bridging Learning Design and Modern Knowledge Needs

Siemens. G. (2005) Learning Development Cycle: Bridging Learning Design and Modern Knowledge Needs elearnspace July 12, 2005