Title:
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SOCIAL LEARNING FOR UNIVERSITY STAFF |
Author(s):
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Francis Brouns , Adriana J. Berlanga , Sibren Fetter , Marlies E. Bitter-rijpkema , Jan M. Van Bruggen , Peter B. Sloep |
ISBN:
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978-972-8924-82-9 |
Editors:
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Gunilla Bradley and Piet Kommers |
Year:
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2009 |
Edition:
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Single |
Keywords:
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Learning Network, Social network sites, professional development, lifelong learning |
Type:
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Full Paper |
First Page:
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27 |
Last Page:
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34 |
Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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Social learning is the utilization of social networks and social technology for specific organizational learning outcomes.
In the universitys organization contexts these outcomes are, for instance, academic staff professionalization. In this paper
we present an initial exploration on how a social Learning Network to enhance academic staff competences can be
designed. The starting point is to explore the use of social networks sites (SNS) in the academic staff and, considering the
results, suggest what characteristics a social learning network should have to enhance competence development. A survey
on the use and appreciation of SNS was conducted among our university staff. The responses showed that although staff
is familiar with SNS, the actual use and participation is much lower. Staff tend to browse and visit special purpose SNS,
but register to general and professional SNS. Reasons to join and participate are mostly social: finding and connecting to
people. In a social Learning Network for competence development, a clear aim, next to indicators of quality of
participants and learning material was considered important. Motivations to learn include usability, appealing interface,
clear expectations and learning support services. |
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