Mapping `Strategic Alliances' with `Learning Technologies' Appropriately

Literature points to different approaches in the implementation of "strategic alliances" and "learning technologies". Here we argue that there is an "appropriate" strategic alliance approach for every learning technology. In order to map approaches in both fields, we suggest the use of the concept of "complexity index" based on the labor input required. Using this index, we attempt to map learning technologies - book, video and Web - against strategies alliances - collaboration, coalition and consolidation - respectively. In this paper we present the experience of the last decade while introducing new learning technology - we shall call networked/forum - in the educational process. We here argue that by creating "constellations of learners" as a strategic alliance, the motivation of both the learners and the instructors - which act as only as another more experienced participant - is enhanced. This new approach to education requires reinventing the traditional tools, processes and the participation of all the stakeholders involved in the decision making