A Model for Semi-Informal Online Learning Communities: A Case Study of the NASA INSPIRE Project

Autor/in	Keesee, Amanda Glasgow
Titel	A Model for Semi-Informal Online Learning Communities: A Case Study of the NASA INSPIRE Project
Quelle	(2011), (251 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ph.D. Dissertation, Oklahoma State University
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-1-1249-1484-8
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Electronic Learning; Science Projects; Informal Education; Online Courses; Communities of Practice; Case Studies; Educational Technology; Interdisciplinary Approach; Models; Educational Environment; Secondary Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Science; Project; Wissenschaft; Projekt; Informelle Bildung; Nichtformale Bildung; Online course; Online-Kurs; Community; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Unterrichtsmedien; Fächerübergreifender Unterricht; Fächerverbindender Unterricht; Interdisziplinarität; Analogiemodell; Lernumgebung; Pädagogische Umwelt; Schulumwelt; Sekundarbereich
Abstract	Scope and Method of Study: The purpose of this study was to develop a model of informal online learning communities based on theory, research and practice. Case study methodology was used to examine the NASA Interdisciplinary National Science Project Incorporating Research and Education Experience (INSPIRE) Project as an example of a successful informal online learning community. The case study examined how the INSPIRE project models informal online learning and how that model compares to current research in informal and online learning community education. Findings and Conclusions: This case study revealed that, while all aspects of informal learning and online education are present within the INSPIRE project, there were many factors that have led to the success of the project that do not fit into current informal or online learning community models. Many aspects of formal education are not only present, but necessary components to the success of the INSPIRE OLC where both knowledge development and community building are desired equally. A model for semi-informal online learning communities was developed based on the findings from the case study. A semi-informal online learning community uses informal, formal and online education characteristics to develop community and knowledge equally and concurrently. By including aspects of community building, a variety of activities and experiences, creating a user-friendly environment, and allowing the community to evolve over time, a successful semi-informal online learning community can be created and maintained using current research and successful real-world experiences. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10