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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| Item Type: | Article |
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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 |
| Subjects: |
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1705 Education and training of teachers and administrators L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education > LB2395.7 Internet in higher education. Web-based instruction. Educational technology |
| Creators: | Caldwell, Helen and Heaton, Rebecca |
| Publisher: | Emerald |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Initial Teacher Training Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Initial Teacher Education |
| 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 |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1108/IJILT-01-2016-0006 |
| ISSN: | 2056-4880 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/8396 |
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