Ecosystem-based Theoretical Models for Learning in Environments of the 21st Century

Authors

  • Christian Guetl Graz University of Technology
  • Vanessa Chang Curtin University of Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v3i1.742

Keywords:

ecosystem, Web 2.0, e-learning 2.0, instructional design, learning environment, conceptual model

Abstract


Members of our modern society are faced with fast and ever-changing political, social, economical, technological and environmental situations. Consequently, it is expected that members of the society keep pace with these variable situations, and be able to adapt their skills and expertise. Thus, modern ICT-based learning approaches are required and E-Learning 2.0 is a promising and interesting approach in this context. Although there is an increasing interest in the E-learning 2.0 topic, there is a lack of concrete and sufficient models. In this paper we explore how the notion of ecosystems and existing ecosystem-based models for learning are applicable for E-learning 2.0 approaches.

Author Biographies

Christian Guetl, Graz University of Technology

Media Lab Group, Institute for Information Systems and Computer Media; Assistant Professor and Key Researcher

Vanessa Chang, Curtin University of Technology

School of Information Systems; Head of School

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Published

2008-12-08

How to Cite

Guetl, C., & Chang, V. (2008). Ecosystem-based Theoretical Models for Learning in Environments of the 21st Century. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 3(1), pp. 50–60. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v3i1.742

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Special Focus Papers