Abstract
Digital Age is characterized by an increasing complexity of IT systems on the one hand, and a Web 2.0 caused information overload on the other hand. As a solution, Connectivism states the finding of nodes, for example other people having specific knowledge, in order to share required information. Based on mathematical models, this contribution presents a generic solution to support these processes. So-called Co-3 channels automatically connect people within communication channels according thematic relation (For example, does the user has general or specific interest about the topic?) and thematic competence (Does the user has any experiences and achievements in this area?), tutor competence (How active is the user within the system and has he ever helped other people?), and seeker relation (Does the user fit seeker's preferences according social connection, communication type, and others?). The practical realization of the concept is shown by means of a live chat tool that is embedded into a learning environment.