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Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age

George Siemens
- 01 Jan 2004 - 
- Vol. 2, Iss: 1
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In this paper, the authors present an approach for teaching distance learning in Instructional Technology and Distance Learning (ITDL) courses, based on the International Journal of Instructional technology and distance learning (IITDL).
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International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning (ITDL), January 2005

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Connectivism: A knowledge learning theory for the digital age?

The paper discusses connectivism as a theory that explains the link between individual and organizational learning in the digital age.