ERIC Number: EJ863862
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
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Engaging Professional Learning in Online Environments
Bell, Amani; Morris, Gayle
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, v25 n5 p700-713 2009
Much of what is regarded as effective professional learning is that which is situated, incorporates a social dimension and enables practitioners to converge in and around authentic practice. This article describes an inter-university online learning resource for tutors which is underpinned by a practice based approach to professional learning. The emphasis is on seeing authentic, discipline specific practice via a large bank of multimedia clips of experienced tutors and reflection on that action through the incorporation of reflective triggers. Evaluation suggests a fruitful way forward for supporting learning at work. (Contains 3 tables and 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Learning Strategies, Educational Resources, Faculty Development, Reflection, Protocol Materials, Program Evaluation, Teacher Attitudes, Interviews, Training Methods, Educational Technology, Video Technology, Web Sites, Web Based Instruction, Multimedia Materials, Foreign Countries, Instructional Effectiveness, Adjunct Faculty, College Faculty, Part Time Faculty
Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. Ascilite Secretariat, P.O. Box 44, Figtree, NSW, Australia. Tel: +61-8-9367-1133; e-mail: info@ascilite.org.au; Web site: http://www.ascilite.org.au/ajet
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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