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The interdisciplinary use of blogs and online communities in teacher education

Caldwell, H. and Heaton, R. (2016) The interdisciplinary use of blogs and online communities in teacher education. International Journal of Information and Learning Technology. 33(3), pp. 142-158. 2056-4880.

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Abstract:
Purpose Online learning is developing rapidly in higher education. As a result, in the Initial Teacher Education Division at The University of Northampton, UK, academics have experimented with methods to embed blogs and online communities into courses to enhance learning for staff and students. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach This paper critically analyses the approach used to examine media-rich multimodal content that was shared through these tools. Findings The paper models how blogs and communities have enhanced interdisciplinary subject teaching, staff development and student engagement. This is achieved by sharing case studies from the courses which model the strengths and limitations of practices adopted. Originality/value Focused discussion demonstrates how reflexivity, communities of practice and experimentation with technological teaching strategies fuel the learning that occurred.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Communities, Curriculum development, Educational innovation, Multimedia, Teaching methods, Technology
Creators:
Caldwell, H. and Heaton, R.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Teacher Continuing Professional Development
Date:
6 June 2016
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 142-158
Journal or Publication Title:
International Journal of Information and Learning Technology
Volume:
33
Number:
3
Number of Pages:
17
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1108/IJILT-01-2016-0006
ISSN:
2056-4880
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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