• DocumentCode
    3285407
  • Title

    E-learning and the status of knowledge in the information age

  • Author

    Polsani, Pithamber R.

  • Author_Institution
    Dept. of Spanish & Portuguese, Arizona Univ., Tucson, AZ, USA
  • fYear
    2002
  • fDate
    3-6 Dec. 2002
  • Firstpage
    952
  • Abstract
    This paper advocates the constitution of E-learning as an independent field of knowledge production and circulation. Such an event should start first by identifying the space of its function: the network organized as a rhizome. The second important step in this direction is delineating clearly the object of E-learning: the production and circulation of performative knowledge that can be rapidly generated and circulated as the market configurations change. The third critical step in establishing the E-learning field is recognizing the uniqueness of information and communication technologies and the optimal use of technology´s potential. The forth crucial element in this directions is creating E-learning as a vibrant learning environments wherein a user goes through life like an interactive experience that is customizable for individuals or groups of individuals. in order to achieve the finer level of customization, the architecture of E-learning should be conceptualized with two guiding principles: modularity and the linkage system.
  • Keywords
    computer aided instruction; distance learning; engineering computing; engineering education; teaching; CAI; E-learning; distance education; knowledge circulation; knowledge production; performative knowledge; vibrant learning environments; Communications technology; Computer science education; Constitution; Couplings; Educational products; Electronic learning; Humans; Production; Shape; Space technology;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Computers in Education, 2002. Proceedings. International Conference on
  • Print_ISBN
    0-7695-1509-6
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/CIE.2002.1186123
  • Filename
    1186123