Supporting the creation and use of Personal Learning Networks of Professionals in Social Work

Doctoral Consortium at EC-TEL 2010.

自然科学(总论);计算机科学

Kamakshi Rajagopal

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PID  :  41822

来源: CEUR

【 摘 要 】

This paper presents doctoral research work on supportingsocial work professionals in learning through their personal professional networks and online Personal Learning Networks. In particular, it pro- poses an empirical investigation into current practice in order to develop appropriate technological support for the networking activities of build- ing, maintaining and activating personal professional networks. It pro- poses a rethinking of functionality and usability of domain and network analysis technology to put these more in line with the actual needs and requirements of networked learners. The research methodology is pre- sented as well as the current stage of the project. Key words: Personal Learning Network, expertise identication, user- centred technology design, dialogue and discussion as means of learning,