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Presented by:
Monica N. Ofracio
MS AgExtension
To what extent do existing
learning theories meet the
needs of today’s learners, and
anticipate the needs of
learners of the future?
HISTORY
Siemens’ Connectivism: Learning as
Network Creation
Downes’ An Introduction to
Connective Knowledge.
a writer, theorist, speaker, and
researcher on learning, networks,
technology, analytics and visualization,
openness, and organizational
effectiveness in digital environments.[1]
He is the originator
of Connectivism theory and author of the
article Connectivism: A Learning Theory
for the Digital Age and the
book Knowing Knowledge - an
exploration of the impact of the changed George Siemens
context and characteristics of
knowledge.[2][3]
a Canadian philosopher and
commentator in the fields
of online learning and new
media.
collaboration
improve communication
between teachers and students
Principles of Connectivism
1. Learning rest in Diversity of Options, (Siemens, 2008,
para. 8)
Knowledge is distributed across an information network and can
be stored in a variety of digital formats