Read more on my blog: http://drsmetty.com/2009/12/21/twitter-learners-love-or-hate
More papers and presentations by Cindy De Smet can be found on Academia: http://hogent.academia.edu/CindyDeSmet
13. How Transfer
• Created by each • Coaching
learner • Socialization
• Experiences
14. Theories were developed in a
time when learning was not
impacted through technology
(Siemens 2004)
15. Forty years ago, the life of
knowledge was measured in
decades. Today, in many
fields, it is measured in
months and years
(Siemens, 2004)
16. Since we cannot experience everything,
other people’s experiences,
and hence other people,
become the surrogate for knowledge
I store my knowledge in my friends
(Karen Stephenson)
17. Connectivism
• Knowledge is defined as a particular
pattern of relationships
• Learning is defined as the creation of
new connections and patterns as well
as the ability to maneuver around
existing networks/patterns
• Siemens (2008)