Learning networks: harnessing the power of online communities for discipline and lifelong learning

Author: Beer, Colin; Jones, David

Corporate author:
Central Queensland University (CQU)

Abstract:

One of the principal roles of higher education in fostering lifelong learning is helping students attain discipline or professional knowledge. This paper examines the notion of how a discipline wide learning network, enabled by Web 2.0 technologies, can be used to help alleviate some limitations of learning management systems (LMS) that may prevent higher education fulfilling this role.

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Subjects: Students; Lifelong learning; Higher education; Technology; Teaching and learning

Keywords: Technological change; Internet; Learning method

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Published: Rockhampton, Queensland: Central Queensland University Press, 2008

Physical description: 6 p.

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Conference name: Lifelong Learning Conference

Number: 5th

Date: 2008

Place: Yeppoon, Queensland

Statement of responsibility: Colin Beer and David Jones

Resource type: Conference

Peer reviewed: Yes

Call Number:
TD/TNC 95.974