Building an online wisdom community: A transformational design model.

Charlotte N. Gunawardena, Barbara Jennings, Ludmila C. Layne, Casey Frechette, Kayleigh Carabajal, Ken Lindemann, Julia Mummert

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Abstract

This paper discusses the development of a new instructional design model based on socioconstructivist learning theories and distance education principles for the design of online wisdom communities and the efficacy of the model drawing on evaluation results from its implementation in Fall 2002. The model, Final Outcome Centered Around Learner (FOCAL), aims to facilitate transformational learning by fostering three dimensions: the development of a Wisdom Community, Knowledge Innovation, Mentoring and Learner Support, in an online learning environment. The theoretical framework for the FOCAL model is grounded in socioconstructivist learning theories that focus on the link between cognitive and social processes in understanding learning.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalDefault journal
StatePublished - Jan 1 2004

Keywords

  • Instructional design model
  • Online learning environment
  • Learner support

Disciplines

  • Communication Technology and New Media
  • Journalism Studies

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