The short answer is, whatever tools the experts are already using (presuming they have formed a community of practice of some sort, which is increasingly likely). Different disciplines interact in different ways, and ultimately people wishing to join these communities will ned to use whatever tools they use. I can see the question from the perspective of what tools might be employed to prepare someone for success using whatever tools will eventually be used. This is a list that probably changes every year.... read the full post.

Excerpt/Analysis: Stephen Downes responds to questions here about the possibilities for MOOCs at the K-12 level. It's an idea that I've been stewing on too, as I worry a lot that we expect suddenly at age 18 (particularly after a K-12 career spent being told what to do learn and think) that students will be independent learners, well-suited for MOOCs (of the c or x-variety).