Additional background on connectivism.

For later discussion. I'm catching up on a two-month backlog.

Connectivism Whitepaper. I recently posted a whitepaper on elearnspace that I was requested to present for Google 2006 Training Summit. The paper is titled: Learning in Synch with Life: New Models, New Processes (.pdf). I have received valuable feedback from individuals on tweofije... [Connectivism Blog]

5:41:43 PM    

Constructivism and connectivism examined.

This is background information for later discussion.

Constructivism vs. Connectivism. Constructivism, as a model of learning, holds the duality of much promise, and much frustration. Derek Wenmoth posted a matrix on online learning - including a continuum of learning theories. Jeremy links to Why Minimally Guided Instruction Does Not... [Connectivism Blog]

5:40:14 PM    

New online social networking tool

This could have serious significance for anyone interested in collaborative learning and constructivist approaches, and for entrepreneurs looking for effective ways to collaborate with partners and customers. I admit to being hazy about the total concept, but it sure sounds like it's worth the effort to understand. I've abbreviated the TechCrunch post -- click on the links for more information.

A look inside PeopleAggregator.

Marc Canter’s much anticipated PeopleAggregator is starting to roll out, password protection is scheduled to be removed Wednesday around noon Pacific time. PeopleAggregator is the product of 3 years of self funded work by Canter to bridge the gap between all the online social networking services available and move the industry towards a standards-based place of collaboration. ...  PeopleAggregator.net will be a fully functioning online social network in and of itself, but it will share information with other services through common identity standards for our profiles and through APIs (application programming interfaces) for our writing, multimedia and contacts. ... Perhaps most important, PeopleAggregator will also provide new social networks with hosted software and later next month will offer downloads of the software for organizations who prefer to host it themselves. Licenses will be free for nonprofits and will cost commercial ventures a one-time sum after they successfully monetize the system. ... if Canter’s vision succeeds then countless social networks will proliferate with unique styles and function but with interoperability.

[TechCrunch]

5:28:08 PM