A Community of Practice Model for Introducing Mobile Tablets to University Faculty

Autor/inn/en	Drouin, Michelle; Vartanian, Lesa Rae; Birk, Samantha
Titel	A Community of Practice Model for Introducing Mobile Tablets to University Faculty
Quelle	In: Innovative Higher Education, 39 (2014) 3, S.231-245 (15 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0742-5627
DOI	10.1007/s10755-013-9270-3
Schlagwörter	Communities of Practice; Models; College Faculty; Handheld Devices; Mentors; Teacher Collaboration; Participant Satisfaction; Technology Integration; Technology Uses in Education; Learning Activities; Program Effectiveness; Technology Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Community; Analogiemodell; Fakultät; Lehrerkooperation; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Lernaktivität; Technisch-naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht
Abstract	We examined the effectiveness of a community of practice (CoP) model for introducing tablets to 139 faculty members at a higher education institution. Using a CoP within a systems model, we used large- and small-group mentorship to foster collaboration among faculty members. Most faculty members agreed that the project was well organized and activities were useful. In terms of measurable outcomes, many participants had developed plans for or completed scholarly activities related to tablets. Our findings support the use of CoP models to integrate technology within higher education. Additionally, they support such integrations as proof of concept for large, whole-campus technology integrations. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10