Journal article
International e-benchmarking: flexible peer development of authentic learning principles in higher education
Educational Media International, Vol.48(3), pp.179-191
2011
Abstract
More and more, social technologies and virtual work methods are facilitating new ways of crossing boundaries in professional development and international collaborations. This paper examines the peer development of higher education teachers through the experiences of the IVBM project (International Virtual Benchmarking, 2009–2010). The e-benchmarking process in which teachers applied authentic learning criteria is described, as are the e-tools (Ning, ACP) and the methods employed collaboratively to develop e-learning competence. Cases came from Finland, Korea, Canada, Belgium and Great Britain. The project formed an international virtual learning community for teachers. In peer development, elements of authentic learning were assigned meaning, development alternatives were considered and the interpretation of authentic learning in different situations and cultures was made concrete. The results promote and inform the planning of e-benchmarking communities and flexible virtual teamwork in professional development and education contexts.
Details
- Title
- International e-benchmarking: flexible peer development of authentic learning principles in higher education
- Authors/Creators
- I. Leppisaari (Author/Creator) - Centria University of Applied SciencesL. Vainio (Author/Creator) - HAMK University of Applied SciencesJ. Herrington (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityY. Im (Author/Creator) - Hanyang Cyber University
- Publication Details
- Educational Media International, Vol.48(3), pp.179-191
- Publisher
- Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
- Identifiers
- 991005544644307891
- Copyright
- 2011 Routledge
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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