connectivitas

Connectivitas is a concept that emerged in the early 2000s, primarily associated with the work of George Siemens and Stephen Downes. It represents a shift in learning theory, moving away from traditional models of individual learning and towards a more networked, distributed, and interconnected approach. Connectivitas posits that learning is a process of forming and maintaining connections between individuals, content, and tools, facilitated by the use of technology. This perspective is particularly relevant in the digital age, where information is abundant and constantly changing.

Key principles of connectivitas include:

1. Learning and knowledge rest in diversity of opinions.

2. Learning is a process of connecting specialized information sets.

3. Learning may reside in non-human appliances.

4. Capacity to know more is more critical than what is currently known.

5. Nurturing and maintaining connections is needed to facilitate continual learning.

6. Ability to see connections between fields, ideas, and concepts is a core skill.

7. Currency (accurate, up-to-date knowledge) is the intent of all connectivist learning activities.

8. Decision-making is itself an learning process. Choosing what to learn and the meaning of incoming information is seen through the lens of a shifting reality.

9. Other individuals do not necessarily "understand" our ideas any more than we understand theirs, but can build upon them by accepting them.

Connectivitas challenges traditional educational paradigms by emphasizing the importance of networks, collaboration, and the dynamic nature of knowledge. It encourages educators and learners to embrace the interconnectedness of the modern world and to adapt their approaches to learning and teaching accordingly.