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Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age

@article{Siemens2004ConnectivismAL,
  title={Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age},
  author={George Siemens},
  journal={International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning},
  year={2004},
  volume={2}
}
  • George Siemens
  • Published 2004
  • Psychology, Sociology
  • International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning
International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning (ITDL), January 2005 
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