关联主义理论述评

Comments on the Theory of Connectivism

关联主义理论提出已有多年，其核心思想是认为学习就是缔结个人知识网络的过程。本文对该理论提出的背景、主要思想以及学界的评价一一进行了系统的梳理，对其是否是一种理论、理论后续完善的方向以及对教育领域提出的要求也做了详细的评介和讨论。

Connectivism is a learning theory proposed and illustrated by George Siemens since 2005. It has obtained an increasing attention of scholars in the field of educational technology and distance education. The core idea of the theory is that learning is a network-creation. This paper systematically represents the background and main idea of this theory. The author has verified these thoughts as a true theory according to the standard for a theory. The future for Connectivism development and its implications for education have been analyzed and discussed.