I have enjoyed reading this blog very much. In Denmark al teacher-educations (except on) use the constructivstic approach in their distant education, where knowledge-sharing is bound within a group of students. I have been occupied with spreading the connectivistic approach to our teachers and I see a lot of potential in also using the collective idea. That mean in a formal education with a lot of informal approaches

When students at E-learning-courses work in groups they are bound to the competences of each other and what the teacher believe they are capable of. But working at Web2.0 the group has access to the competencies of everyone. That means that the individual or group is capable of a lot more than alone within the group. They both have access to peer-to-peer help and to the help of experts.

I think that it is very possible to implement the collective idea in our education. As you write it demands guidance from the teacher in self-regulation competencies and acting skills at Web2.0. But still think it is very possible to do with a great outcome in knowledge.

A goal is to change our learning skills as a learner and teacher and use the huge potential the connection at the Web 2.0 offers us and the possibilities the collective learning gives us. As educators we are bound to see the possibilities and make these new approaches simple for the students with the aim that the students feel inspired and excited instead of confused.