Social software and the emergence of control

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Abstract

Social software, such as blogs, wikis, tagging systems and collaborative filters, treats the group as a first-class object within the system. Drawing from theories of transactional distance and control, this paper proposes a model of e-learning that extends traditional concepts of learner-teacher-content interactions to include these emergent properties of the group. It suggests that this feature of social software can facilitate an approach to e-learning that is qualitatively different from and capable of significantly augmenting traditional methods. It goes on to explore some of the dangers and issues that need to be addressed in order for this new model to fulfill its promise.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - Sixth International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2006
Pages904-908
Number of pages5
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Event6th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2006 - Kerkrade, Netherlands
Duration: 5 Jul. 20067 Jul. 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings - Sixth International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2006
Volume2006

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2006
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityKerkrade
Period5/07/067/07/06

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