Potential of Social Software to support Learning Networks for Sustainable Development.
Potential of Social Software to support Learning Networks for Sustainable Development
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Transcript of Potential of Social Software to support Learning Networks for Sustainable Development
Potential of Social Software to
support Learning Networks
for Sustainable Development
Authors:
• Joop de Kraker, Open Universiteit Nederland
• Ron Cörvers, Open Universiteit Nederland
• Pieter Valkering, Maastricht University
• Martijn Hermans, e-linQ
• Christine Ruelle, Université de Liège
Presentation:
• Introduction
• Towards learning networks 2.0?
• Prototype design
• Cases: RCE-Network, Learn4SUN
Introduction: Learning Networks for Sustainable Development
Knowledge triangle for (regional) sustainable development
Research Innovation
Education
Introduction: Learning Networks for Sustainable Development
Knowledge triangle for regional sustainable development
Research Innovation
Education
civil stakeholderspolicy makers etc.
Introduction: Learning Networks for Sustainable Development
Sustainable development is a multi-actor process:
exchange & integrate a diversity of• types of knowledge & expertise• perspectives• interests
Joint Learning Process (mutual & collective)
Introduction: Regional Learning Networks for Sustainable Development
Definition Learning Network
Partnership of actors aiming at innovation throughknowledge sharing and/or collaborative knowledge development
Introduction: Regional Learning Networks for Sustainable Development
Examples Learning Network
Intraregional (learning within a region):• RCE: develop innovative approaches to education for sustainable
development• SUN: develop innovative approaches in sustainable urban
development
Interregional (learning between regions):• RCE-network: exchange and share innovative approaches, learn
from diversity
Towards Learning Networks 2.0?
Learning Networks for SD:• Institutionalised, participants often representatives• Face-to-face meetings
Online social networks:• Self-organizing, individual-based• Virtual interactions
Towards Learning Networks 2.0?
Regional Learning Networks for SD:• Institutionalised, participants represent organisations• Face-to-face meetings
Online social networks:• Self-organizing, Individual-based• Virtual interactions
70 million users
9 million users in NL
(>50%)
500 million users
Web 2.0- more creative- more participatory- more socializing
• Content (co-)creation: weblogs, wiki’s
• Voice: rating & review systems
• Profiling / socializing: sharing your identity, life
• Exchange / socializing: sharing media, taste
• Real-time communication: audio, video
• Information collection and filtering: news feeds
Towards Learning Networks 2.0?
Explore the potential of web 2.0 technologiesto support learning networks for SD:
• stimulate participation & networking• enhance interactivity & sharing• foster creativity & collaboration• support self-organisation
Towards Learning Networks 2.0?
Downes’ principles of effective learning networks• Autonomy
Towards Learning Networks 2.0?
Downes’ principles of effective learning networks• Autonomy
• Interactivity
Towards Learning Networks 2.0?
Downes’ principles of effective learning networks• Autonomy
• Interactivity
• Diversity
Towards Learning Networks 2.0?
Downes’ principles of effective learning networks• Autonomy
• Interactivity
• Diversity
• Openness
Towards Learning Networks 2.0?
Consultation of regional SD practitioners:
• Blending of face-to-face and virtual interactions
• Quality assurance: “extended peer review” ?
• Continuity: shared interests, clear benefits
Case: Learn4SUN• SUN partners: 5 cities/neighbourhoods;
4 universities; 5 public & private agencies• goal at regional level: to develop a common strategy for
sustainable neighbourhood development• goals in neighbourhoods: economy, environment, social
Case: RCE-network• SUN partners: 5 cities/neighbourhoods;
4 universities; 5 public & private agencies• goal at regional level: to develop a common strategy for
sustainable neighbourhood development• goals in neighbourhoods: economy, environment, social
Case: Learn4SUN
• SUN: Euregional project in Sustainable Urban Neighbourhood Development
• Learn4SUN: web2.0 environment to support SUN as learning network
Case: Learn4SUNSUN project structure
Case: Learn4SUNSUN learning network- meetings- e-mail- intranet- website
Case: Learn4SUN
• Web 2.0 features to support SUN as learning network:– Easy translation of textual contributions – Co-creation of position papers with wiki’s– Rating & feedback for quality assurance – Profiles of participants for networking & matching expertise
supply-demand– Blogs from action leaders & researchers– Online citizen groups for energy saving– Online citizen forums for monitoring Quality of Life– Feeds from other SUN-like initiatives– ....
Case: Learn4SUN
• Elgg social networking platform
Public website / portal
Groups / communities
Personal home page / user profile
Case: Learn4SUN
Public website / portal
Groups / communities
Personal home page / user profile
Preliminary conclusions• Potential of learning networks 2.0:
– Shared interest: Quality of Life monitor (Energy)– Or: wait for next generation?
• Dilemma of learning networks 2.0:- non-hierarchic, user-centred, open regional innovation network
Versus
- hierarchic, interest-driven, closed regional power networks
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