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Building an online wisdom community: A transformational design model.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2004
ISSN
1042-1726
Abstract
This paper discusses the development of a new instructional design model based on socioconstructivist learning theories and distance education principles for the design of online wisdom communities and the efficacy of the model drawing on evaluation results from its implementation in Fall 2002. The model, Final Outcome Centered Around Learner (FOCAL), aims to facilitate transformational learning by fostering three dimensions: the development of a Wisdom Community, Knowledge Innovation, Mentoring and Learner Support, in an online learning environment. The theoretical framework for the FOCAL model is grounded in socioconstructivist learning theories that focus on the link between cognitive and social processes in understanding learning.
Language
en_US
Publisher
Springer
Recommended Citation
Gunawardena, C. N., Jennings, B., Ortegano-Layne, L., Frechette, C., Carabajal, K., Lindemann, K., & Mummert, J. (2004). Building an online wisdom community: A transformational design model. Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 15(2), 40-62. DOI: 10.1007/BF02940929
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Comments
Abstract only. Full-text article is available only through licensed access provided by the publisher. Published in Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 15(2), 40-62. DOI: 10.1007/BF02940929 Members of the USF System may access the full-text of the article through the authenticated link provided.