The bulleted list of ‘Principles of connectivism’ is an interesting addition to the argument. It brings us directly to the crux of the biscuit (as Frank Zappa might have said) : Do these add up to a tool?, or , Do these add up to a learning theory? The answer seems fairly obvious on the face of the 8 principles listed.
These principles demonstrate the horizontal as well as vertical reach of connectivism. A tool would generally be useful for a specific task. Connectivism as a theory stretches across the spectrum of tasks and provides a dynamic way of answering and raising questions, accessing and delivering information, creating methods and systems for continuing knowledge growth, and exploring well beyond any present scope of personal knowledge. It ties us to other humans out there and is a format for all to grow together, whether by agreeing on or challenging material that is presented. It is certainly a new mode of learning; a theory and a reality.
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PamO
// Nov 4, 2007 at 7:37 pm
I enjoyed your view of the principles. Your idea of connectivism as a theory is well explained and makes one believe in the ability of connections as a way of continual growth. Nice response!
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