Imparare online, il business del futuro

Un interessante articolo che spiega come la 'ricetta' per creare dei "learning enviroment" di successo sia complessa, incentrata sulle persone, sull'interazione e sulla non linearità... >>>

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Focus E-learning on Specific Small Target Groups

We hear criticism about the education system in several countries. It’s been said that schools and many institutions are experimenting with several old methods of education that are not founded on scientific grounds but on (political) beliefs. Many organizations still deliver training in classrooms or push standard content via the internet to individual employees. >>>

Practice based design for learning at work

Designing for learning at work in a manner that embraces the rich situatedness of practice involves a number of challenges in bridging normative and descriptive perspectives, as well as closing the gap between IS design theory and practice. In this paper, we propose a grounded approach that combines influence from learning theories with studies of existing learning practices. This approach could result in learning models, constituted of a sequence of learning activities that outlines the didactics of the workplace. The arguments are based on the empirical findings from an action-oriented research project in collaboration with six SME:s, and are illustrated through a e-learning model called “The Competence Kick-off”. >>>

Using Online Discussions in a Blended Learning Course

This paper covers the topic of online discussion as one of the most significant learning activities in the context of e-learning course. Among many tasks for teachers in an online course, moderating online discussion is one of the most demanding. It requires lots of teacher’s time, effort and skills. >>>

Senior citizens pursuing education from home

An interesting article about "Life Long Learning". >>>

Developing an Engaging Virtual Action Learning Programme for SME Managers – A UK Perspective

This paper presents results from an EU-funded project with the aim of examining the adaptation of e-learning to meet the needs of managers in different contexts. A set of design considerations is elucidated. These principles were derived from an analysis of five completed projects. This was followed by focus group discussion in the UK to test the principles derived.. These focus group were planned so as to gain greater clarity in the design of e-learning programmes aimed at UK-based SME leaders and managers. This paper starts by looking at the importance of SME management development for the economic wellbeing of the community and goes on to review research into issues in engaging managers in development activities. The results of a review of an earlier experimental programme (ESeN) are presented as it formed part of the process which led to the identification of theoretical design principles then tested in the focus groups. Finally, recommendations are presented for SME e-learning providers as well as areas for further research. >>>

Building the Web 2.0 Enterprise: McKinsey Global Survey Results

Companies are using more Web 2.0 tools and technologies than they were last year, sometimes for more complex business purposes, according to McKinsey’s second annual survey on Web 2.0. Companies that are satisfied with their use of these tools are starting to see changes throughout the enterprise. >>>