Networked Learning
Connectivism (Siemens)
Learning as network formation—knowledge distributed across connections
5 phasesNetworked Learning
When to Use This Framework
When you need a proven structure for your session
You want to use research-backed approaches to make your sessions more effective.
The 5 Steps
Follow this sequence to apply Connectivism (Siemens)
1
Awareness
2
Connection
3
Exchange
4
Pattern Recognition
5
Meaning Making
What You'll Achieve
Gives you a tested template to build from.
Activities encourage connecting ideas, people, and resources to form learning networks.
Practical Tips
How to get the most out of this framework
- 1Start with the phase that resonates most
- 2Adapt the framework to your specific context
- 3Don't try to use everything at once
- 4Iterate based on what works for your group
Related Frameworks
Other Networked Learning frameworks you might find useful
Rhizomatic Education (Community as Curriculum)A decentralized learning model where the curriculum is not a fixed set of content but the living community of learners itself. It treats knowledge as a fluid, negotiated process that evolves in real-time based on the needs and contributions of the participants rather than a static canon.
The Networked Learning TriadA structural model for integrating learning and working by connecting three distinct types of social organization. It illustrates how ideas move from broad, unstructured networks into focused communities and finally into structured work environments.