Exploring the function of online narratives to develop critical thinking and localisation of knowledge in an international science program.
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| Title: | Exploring the function of online narratives to develop critical thinking and localisation of knowledge in an international science program. |
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| Authors: | Hicks, Marianne, Tham, Melissa, Brookes, Rowan rowan.brookes@monash.edu |
| Source: | British Journal of Educational Technology. Mar2017, Vol. 48 Issue 2, p700-709. 10p. 1 Chart. |
| Subject Terms: | *Educational technology, *Mobile learning, *Science education, *Computer network resources, *Computer software, Narratives |
| Abstract: | e-learning practitioners have long recognised the benefits of using online training to achieve knowledge transfer, less is understood about facilitating the sharing of values, attitudes, critical thinking, and localisation using online platforms. In this article an online learning platform in the context of an international scientific program was evaluated. The platform uses a narrative approach to convey stories with the explicit aim of developing critical thinking and localisation. The platform embeds formative assessment within the stories to transfer the tacit understandings of the program to project site staff. Some of the challenges this approach encounters, particularly with regard to the expression of localisation was explored. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | e-learning practitioners have long recognised the benefits of using online training to achieve knowledge transfer, less is understood about facilitating the sharing of values, attitudes, critical thinking, and localisation using online platforms. In this article an online learning platform in the context of an international scientific program was evaluated. The platform uses a narrative approach to convey stories with the explicit aim of developing critical thinking and localisation. The platform embeds formative assessment within the stories to transfer the tacit understandings of the program to project site staff. Some of the challenges this approach encounters, particularly with regard to the expression of localisation was explored. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00071013 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/bjet.12436 |
