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:
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. This article critically analyses the approach used to examine media rich multimodal content that was shared through these tools. The article models how blogs and communities have enhanced interdisciplinary subject teaching, staff development and student engagement. This is achieved by sharing case studies from our courses which model the strengths and limitations of practices adopted. Focused discussion demonstrates how reflexivity, communities of practice and experimentation with technological teaching strategies fuel the learning that occurred.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Online learning, blogs, learning communities, teacher education, initial teacher training
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Creators:
Caldwell, H. and Heaton, R.
Publisher:
Emerald
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Date:
2016
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 142-158
Journal or Publication Title:
International Journal of Information and Learning Technology
Volume:
33
Number:
3
Language:
English
ISSN:
2056-4880
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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