Developing Communities of Practice around e-Learning and Project Management
Saved in:
| Title: | Developing Communities of Practice around e-Learning and Project Management |
|---|---|
| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Laxton, Ruth, Applebee, Andrelyn Cheryl |
| Source: | Journal of Distance Education. 2010 24(1):123-142. |
| Availability: | Canadian Network for Innovation in Education. 260 Dalhousie Street Suite 204, Ottawa, ON K1N 7E4, Canada. Tel: 613-241-0018; Fax: 613-241-0019; e-mail: journalofde@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.jofde.ca |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 20 |
| Publication Date: | 2010 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Electronic Learning, Higher Education, Communities of Practice, Program Administration, Foreign Countries, Program Descriptions, Knowledge Management, Models, Critical Path Method, Educational Improvement, Improvement Programs, Program Development, Distance Education |
| Geographic Terms: | Australia |
| ISSN: | 0830-0445 |
| Abstract: | In 2007-8 the Australian Catholic University (ACU National), undertook a project to develop new resources to provide training and support in eLearning for staff and students. The project was undertaken by a multidisciplinary team drawn from all six campuses and was led by an externally contracted Project Manager/eLearning specialist. This reflective case study reports on how the use of ACU's project management methodology and the selection of a matrix organisation for the project, resulted in the nurturing of existing communities of practice (CoPs) around both eLearning and project management at ACU. Key recommendations are that effective project management practice and a matrix project organisation can promote and nurture knowledge sharing amongst CoPs in a university setting. (Contains 1 figure and 2 tables.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 25 |
| Entry Date: | 2010 |
| Accession Number: | EJ892381 |
| Database: | ERIC |
Be the first to leave a comment!
