Developing an E-Learning Research Culture in a Polytechnic Teaching Institution
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Developing an E-Learning Research Culture in a Polytechnic Teaching Institution
Authors
Mark BullenMaggie BeersKaren BelferJan SoerValia SpiliotopoulosBritish Columbia Institute of Technology -
Learning & Teaching Centre
TEK Initiative
• Technology Enabled Knowledge (TEK) goals– To increase collaboration and
connectivity– To develop “smart” learning spaces– To implement best teaching practices– To advance the applied research agenda
of the Institute
E-Learning Research Agenda
• Background– Learning & Teaching Centre– Research Committee– November 2005
• Theme: “diffusion of innovation” • Rogers (2003); Fullan (1991); McLaughlin, Rosen,
Skinner & Webster, A. (1999)• Organizational, institutional and individual issues• How have TEK educational innovations diffused
across the institution?• Action Research
Issues
• Strong senior level support• Applied research is an institutional priority• Learning & Teaching Centre well positioned
……but
Issues
• Teaching faculty lack research background, skills, interest
• Collective agreements• Workload• Faculty motivation• Institutional funding model• Research funding from granting agencies
References
• Fullan, M.G. (1991). The New Meaning of Educational Change. New York: Teachers College Press.
• McLaughlin, J., Rosen, P. Skinner, D. & Webster, A. (1999). Valuing Technology: Organisations, Culture and Change. London: Routledge.
• Rogers, E. (2003). Diffusion of Innovations (5th Edition). New York: Free Press
For Further Information
• Mark Bullen– [email protected]– http://homepage.mac.com/markbullen/bcit
• BCIT– http://www.bcit.ca/ltc– http://www.bcit.ca/tek