ID Reflections

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Six years have passed since I joined Twitter in 2008, when twitter was in its infancy, and I was clueless about its use. I got to learn from the experts – individuals who were charting the path and devising ways to use the tool as an avenue for learning, sharing and innovating – building a strong global community of learning professionals.

Social Media 144

Social Media Media Social Diversity Training 144

ID Reflections

JUNE 25, 2014

When George Siemens , Dave Cormier and Stephen Downes came up with the concept in 2008, they had a vision of how a “learning design” based on Connectivism could change the face of learning and collaboration. They are using various tools for PKM ( Personal Knowledge Management ) and taking onus of their own learning.

PKM 157

PKM OER Diversity Training Trust 157

ID Reflections

JULY 16, 2009

Today, everyone can easily gain expertise with access to information and the tools available to share and disseminate. The list of posts I have read so far are: # Mohamed Amine Chatti - New Skills for Learning Professionals # Harold Jarche - 2008 article on Skills 2.0 # Clive Shepherd # Jay Cross - Informal Learning blog. #

Skills 100

Skills Social Networks Big Question Theory 100

ID Reflections

JANUARY 25, 2015

Ally (2008) Connectivist Theory : According to Siemens (2004), Connectivist Theory is for the digital age, where individuals learn and work in a networked environment. This shared content creation is a powerful learning tool and is what adds value to a MOOC. This is the defining theory behind how a MOOC is designed.

Diversity Training 100

Diversity Training Design Micro-Learning Theory 100

ID Reflections

MARCH 1, 2012

The Connectivismand Connective Knowledge MOOC (massive open online course) that Downes, Siemens and Cormier started in 2008 exemplifiesnetworked learning, and the transformative impact of technology on learning. And it will.We have experiments like the Holein the Wall by Sugata Mitra to prove us right.

Education 161

Education OER Communities of Practice Conference 161