Abstract
This paper investigates conditions for increasing participation in learning networks. ‘Lessons learned’ over a period of almost five years are phrased as recommendations for future learning network implementations. We describe three generations of facilities designed to promote learning of educational modelling languages, from a conventional website through a community site offering facilities for collaboration towards a learning network for the effective exchange of information. The paper focuses on the influence of incentive mechanisms and face-to-face meetings on participation in the LN4LD (Learning Network for Learning Design). These interventions are explained from Self-Organization and Social Exchange Theory. Repeated measurements show that the levels of both passive (accessing and reading information) and active participation (posting, replying and rating) are indeed significantly increased as a result of both interventions. Both the use of reward systems and face-to-face meetings can therefore be considered as valuable ‘add-ons’.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The 6th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies |
Editors | Rob Koper, Piet Kommers, Paul Kirschner, Demetrios G . Sampson, Wim Didderen, Kinshuk |
Place of Publication | Los Alamitos |
Publisher | IEEE Computer Society |
Pages | 534-536 |
ISBN (Print) | 0-7695-2632-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 24 Jul 2006 |
Event | IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies - Kerkrade, Netherlands Duration: 5 Jul 2006 → 7 Jul 2006 Conference number: 6 |
Conference
Conference | IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies |
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Abbreviated title | ICALT'06 |
Country/Territory | Netherlands |
City | Kerkrade |
Period | 5/07/06 → 7/07/06 |
Keywords
- active participation
- incentive mechanisms
- face-to-face meetings
- learning design