Developing a Digital Learning Community

Norwegian universities cancelled all campus activity as a response to a nationwide increase in Covid-19 cases. Lectures were moved to online platforms. The pandemic regulations forced us to redesign our teaching for a group of adult learners at the vocational lecturer education. Moving away from traditional lectures and discussion seminars, we designed new collaborative ‘work packages’ accompanied with various practical tasks. Our analysis is based on our teaching material, written student feedback and in-depth interviews. A combination of asynchronous teaching, collaborative groups and online meetings with supervisors created a confidence-building learning community and a safe learning environment. The study shows how students mastered the situation during a national lockdown and took responsibility for their own progress in the course. In the discussion, we highlight how an active two-way communication can foster an online learning community that has a positive impact on students’ learning experiences, and how our strategies led to student empowerment.

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Developing an online learning community through an open reflective assessment

Compass Journal of Learning and Teaching ◽

10.21100/compass.v14i3.1217 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

Author(s):

John Owen ◽

Catherine Wasiuk ◽

Ailsa Nokes ◽

Sian Roderick

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Online Learning ◽

Learning Community ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Initial Assessment ◽

Current Debate ◽

Educational Practices ◽

Online Learning Community ◽

Open Educational Practices

The concepts of learning communities, open educational practices and co-created teaching and learning are topics of current debate, particularly since the switch to online learning in 2020/21 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This case study uses student feedback to evaluate a new assessment method introduced within an online distance learning Master of Public Health programme. The assessment required students to blog about their motivations for studying public health, submitting their reflections to an open online platform, resulting in the co-creation of a shared, open-learning resource for current and future students. The assessment design was informed by the benefits of open educational practices and co-created teaching and learning, with the overall aim of developing an online learning community that will continue to grow and develop beyond the initial assessment and cohort. Feedback suggests that the open, reflective nature of the assessment had a positive impact on the student learning experience and contributed towards a sense of learning community through enhanced social cohesion within the group.

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Democratizing digital learning: theorizing the fully online learning community model

International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education ◽

10.1186/s41239-017-0051-4 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Todd J. B. Blayone ◽

Roland vanOostveen ◽

Wendy Barber ◽

Maurice DiGiuseppe ◽

Elizabeth Childs

Keyword(s):

Online Learning ◽

Learning Community ◽

Digital Learning ◽

Online Learning Community ◽

Community Model

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Social purpose in an organization from the perspective of an employee: a self-determination outlook on the meaning of work

BMC Research Notes ◽

10.1186/s13104-020-05432-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Malwina Puchalska-Kamińska ◽

Agnieszka Łądka-Barańska ◽

Marta Roczniewska

Keyword(s):

Positive Impact ◽

Psychological Needs ◽

Basic Psychological Needs ◽

Meaning Of Work ◽

Voluntary Work ◽

Social Purpose ◽

Business Goals ◽

Human Need ◽

Corporate Social ◽

Depth Interviews

Abstract Objective Advancing social purpose in organizations is usually studied from the macro perspective, i.e., how it benefits organizational business goals or society more broadly. In this paper, we focus on social purpose from the perspective of the employee and propose that advancing social purpose in an organization allows individuals to fulfil an important human need for the meaning of work (MW). This study’s objective was to assess whether a volunteering Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program in a manufacturing company allows employees to fulfil their basic psychological needs for relatedness, competence, and autonomy. The data was collected through in-depth interviews with 15 employees and an analysis of artifacts. Results In the analysis, three main themes describing different aspects of voluntary work at the company were identified. We found that across all groups of interviewed employees the voluntary activities served the needs of (1) relatedness, (2) competence, and (3) autonomy. We conclude that CSR programs have the most positive impact on MW when they allow employees to engage in prosocial actions and satisfy those needs.

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The study of the antecedents of knowledge sharing behavior

Internet Research ◽

10.1108/intr-10-2014-0256 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 26 (4) ◽

pp. 845-868 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

Dah-Kwei Liou ◽

Wen-Hai Chih ◽

Chien-Yun Yuan ◽

Chien-Yao Lin

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Sharing ◽

Learning Community ◽

Community Participation ◽

Reciprocal Relationship ◽

Online Learning Community ◽

Content Type ◽

Online Test ◽

Knowledge Sharing Behavior ◽

Sharing Behavior ◽

Norm Of Reciprocity

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate how the factors from environmental level and personal level influence the knowledge sharing behavior and community participation. Design/methodology/approach – This research study, which consisted of 394 valid respondents who were members of the Yambol online test community, used online survey to collect data. This research used the structural equation modeling to analyze the data with good model fit. Findings – The results of this research showed the following: the anticipated reciprocal relationship, norm of reciprocity, and anticipated extrinsic rewards had a significant and positive effect on knowledge sharing behavior, respectively; knowledge sharing behavior had a significant and positive effect on community participation; knowledge sharing self-efficacy was the mediator between anticipated extrinsic rewards and knowledge sharing behavior; and community identification moderated the relationship between knowledge sharing behavior and community participation. Research limitations/implications – This study was a cross-sectional study. Future research can employ a longitudinal study to conduct long-term observations of knowledge sharing behavioral changes among members of the Yambol online test community. Moreover, this study applied social cognitive theory as the basis to explore the antecedents of knowledge sharing behavior of members of the Yambol online test community. Future research can apply a broad range of behavioral theory or combinations of research variables to explore comprehensive factors of knowledge sharing behavior. Practical implications – From a managerial standpoint, this study can assist professional online learning community in understanding the antecedents of knowledge sharing behavior and community participation from personal and environmental level. Social implications – Yambol online test community managers can enhance reciprocity relationship between members in the emotional level. In addition, Yambol online test community managers can use the appropriate norm of reciprocity to strengthen the trust of community members and enhance the knowledge sharing behavior of community members in the rational level. Originality/value – First, most scholars viewed knowledge sharing from perspectives of corporate, organizational, or a typical internet community, but rarely applied a perspective from a professional online learning community to conduct research. Therefore, this research focussed on professional online learning community as the research subject. Second, the literature review revealed that reciprocity divided into anticipated reciprocal relationship and norm of reciprocity. Previous studies have used anticipated reciprocal relationship or norm of reciprocity as research aspects for examining reciprocity; however, no other study has evaluated both concurrently. Third, studies on the behavioral dimension have included knowledge sharing behavior and community participation. This study examined the influence of knowledge sharing behavior on community participation. Additionally, community identification was the moderator of the effect of knowledge sharing behavior on community participation.

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Faculty persistence with research-based instructional strategies: a case study of participation in a faculty online learning community

International Journal of STEM Education ◽

10.1186/s40594-020-00221-8 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Adriana Corrales ◽

Fred Goldberg ◽

Edward Price ◽

Chandra Turpen

Keyword(s):

Online Learning ◽

Learning Community ◽

Instructional Strategies ◽

Online Learning Community

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EVALUASI ASPEK LINGKUNGAN TEBING BREKSI MENGGUNAKAN INDIKATOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM UNWTO

Pringgitan ◽

10.47256/pringgitan.v1i1.9 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 25-39

Author(s):

Andreas Yogi Prasetyo

Keyword(s):

Negative Impact ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Sustainable Tourism ◽

Rapid Development ◽

Environmental Aspects ◽

Nature Tourism ◽

Natural Beauty ◽

World Tourism Organization ◽

Tourism Organization ◽

Depth Interviews

Endowed with stunning natural beauty, Sleman has become a destination increasingly flooded by tourists from year to year. The rapid development of tourism does have a positive impact, especially on the economic side, but on the other hand, it can have a negative impact if the management does not prioritize the principles of sustainable tourism. The type of tourism that can be affected is tourism that relies on nature as its main attraction, Cliff of Breksi is one of them. Cliff of Breksi has experienced rapid development in terms of the number of tourist visits, but it has never been examined whether its management is following the principle of sustainability. The objectives of this research are: a) to identify the management of the environmental aspects of Cliff of Breksi, whether it is following the indicators of sustainable tourism from The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and b) determine what things need to be improved so that management can be more optimal. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative method. Research data were collected through in-depth interviews and observations. The results of the study indicate that the manager has so far had awareness and understanding in applying the principles of sustainable tourism as in the indicators of UNWTO sustainable tourism. Keywords: evaluation of nature tourism, indicator, sustainable tourism

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The use of technology in a model of formative assessment

Journal of Technology and Science Education ◽

10.3926/jotse.190 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 91

Author(s):

Alfonsa García López ◽

Francisco García Mazarío

Keyword(s):

Formative Assessment ◽

Learning Community ◽

Engineering Students ◽

Peer Assessment ◽

Assessment Model ◽

Mathematical Software ◽

Online Learning Community ◽

Use Of Technology ◽

Student Projects ◽

Academic Year

This work describes a formative assessment model for the Mathematical Analysis course taken by engineering students. It includes online questionnaires with feedback, a portfolio with weekly assignments, exams involving the use of mathematical software and a project to be completed in small groups of two or three students. The model has been perfected since 2009, and during the 2014-15 academic year the creation of a pilot online learning community was added. Based on Google+, it has been used for a peer assessment experiment involving student projects, among other uses.

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Perspectives on the Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccination among Somali Mothers in Stockholm

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph15112428 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (11) ◽

pp. 2428 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Asha Jama ◽

Mona Ali ◽

Ann Lindstrand ◽

Robb Butler ◽

Asli Kulane

Keyword(s):

Vaccination Coverage ◽

Perceived Risk ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Vaccine Coverage ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Vaccine Safety ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

Mmr Vaccine ◽

Rubella Vaccination ◽

Depth Interviews

Background: Vaccination hesitancy and skepticism among parents hinders progress in achieving full vaccination coverage. Swedish measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine coverage is high however some areas with low vaccination coverage risk outbreaks. This study aimed to explore factors influencing the decision of Somali parents living in the Rinkeby and Tensta districts of Stockholm, Sweden, on whether or not to vaccinate their children with the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Method: Participants were 13 mothers of at least one child aged 18 months to 5 years, who were recruited using snowball sampling. In-depth interviews were conducted in Somali and Swedish languages and the data generated was analysed using qualitative content analysis. Both written and verbal informed consent were obtained from participants. Results: Seven of the mothers had not vaccinated their youngest child at the time of the study and decided to postpone the vaccination until their child became older (delayers). The other six mothers had vaccinated their child for MMR at the appointed time (timely vaccinators). The analysis of the data revealed two main themes: (1) barriers to vaccinate on time, included issues surrounding fear of the child not speaking and unpleasant encounters with nurses and (2) facilitating factors to vaccinate on time, included heeding vaccinating parents’ advice, trust in nurses and trust in God. The mothers who had vaccinated their children had a positive impact in influencing other mothers to also vaccinate. Conclusions: Fear, based on the perceived risk that vaccination will lead to autism, among Somali mothers in Tensta and Rinkeby is evident and influenced by the opinions of friends and relatives. Child Healthcare Center nurses are important in the decision-making process regarding acceptance of MMR vaccination. There is a need to address mothers’ concerns regarding vaccine safety while improving the approach of nurses as they address these concerns.

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