Facilitating Transdisciplinary Sustainable Development Research Teams through Online Collaboration

Autor/inn/en	Dale, Ann; Newman, Lenore; Ling, Chris
Titel	Facilitating Transdisciplinary Sustainable Development Research Teams through Online Collaboration
Quelle	In: International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 11 (2010) 1, S.36-48 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1467-6370
DOI	10.1108/14676371011010039
Schlagwörter	Computer Mediated Communication; Cooperation; Sustainable Development; Environmental Education; North Americans; Interdisciplinary Approach; Research; Internet + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Computerkonferenz; Co-operation; Kooperation; Nachhaltige Entwicklung; Umweltbildung; Umwelterziehung; Umweltpädagogik; Fächerübergreifender Unterricht; Fächerverbindender Unterricht; Interdisziplinarität; Forschung
Abstract	Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to discuss the potential of online communication technologies to facilitate university-led transdisciplinary sustainable development research and lower the ecological footprints of such research projects. A series of case studies is to be explored. Design/methodology/approach: A one year project is conducted in which a series of research tasks are carried out on an online communications platform. Findings are compared to other examples from the literature. Findings: Online communication technology can be used to facilitate transdisciplinary research tasks, saving time, money and with less environmental impact than that of face-to-face meetings. However, in order for online collaboration to be successful the researchers must be very organized and have strong facilitation skills. Research limitations/implications: The research takes place in a North American setting. Time zone issues and access to sufficient internet technology can be a barrier in global research collaboration. Practical implications: Online communication technology can be a practical way to lower the environmental impact of the research process and lower the cost of collaborative meetings. Originality/value: The outcomes of this research suggest online collaboration can play a much larger role in student and faculty research, including but not limited to online research analysis, data collection and field exploration. (Contains 1 table and 3 figures.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10