Do you understand what connectivism is? Sometimes I think I do. read Stephen’s blog post for example, and it seems to make sense. For me understanding usually only comes with application to practice. So I feel  OK with constructivism and social constructivism. This is a very common misconception.  MORE >>

There are currently lots of blog posts around, asking yet again ‘What is a MOOC?’ and about the different types of MOOCs  –  see for example. Osvaldo Rodriguez blog. George Siemens’ Elearnspace blog. Stephen Downes’ Half and Hour site. John Mak’s Blog. The first question in my recent post about planning MOOCs – was ‘What is a MOOC’? MORE >>

I have really enjoyed listening to Erik Duval this week in his presentation to ChangeMOOC    on Learning in Times of Abundance. was particularly interested in Erik’s second presentation where he described how his students are required to comment on each other’s blogs – to be ‘open’, ‘to share’.  But not for me. Is it worthwhile. Is it an obligation. MORE >>

A few days ago I made a post about the place of content in teaching and learning, which prompted this response from Chris Jobling -. As a lecturer looking to be released from ‘the tyranny of delivering content’, I’d be interested in hearing more about that! But I appreciate that you’d have to charge me. ll get the lesser point out of the way first. MORE >>

Today’s PLENK presentation from Maria Anderson was based on her paper – The Holy Grail of Education: Personalized Learning. Unfortunately, like many others, I hadn’t had time to read the paper before attending the session (Note to PLENK convenors – many of us might need more advance notice of pre-reading  - or did I miss the advance notice?). MORE >>