Stephen Downes

Knowledge, Learning, Community

Videos (like my own series) that seek to pass on the thinking process behind an activity are known as 'tacit knowledge videos'. This website serves as a Schelling point for some of the best examples. "Tacit knowledge is extremely valuable. Unfortunately, developing tacit knowledge is usually bottlenecked by apprentice-master relationships," writes Conley. I could think offhand of many more topics to add (bicycle maintenance is one) and I'm sure many of the best videos are left out of this list. Nonetheless, the site makes a compelling point (in my opinion) about the development and use of numerous and usually open learning resources online.

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