On a very wet, Australia day long weekend I'm hoping to explore some of the differences, similarities and connections between networked and connected learning. This is all part of my attempt to participate in #etmooc which is currently looking at "Connected Learning – Tools, Processes & Pedagogy". Networked learning is the term I'm most familiar with and it appears to have a longer history. I'm wondering where connected learning has come from, why and what does it offer as a concept?...more...
#etmooc has commenced. The flood of introductory emails flowing from the #etmooc Google+ community is a sure a sign as any. The questions begin. How effective are all these introductions? How will I engage with the course? Why am I engaging?...more...