Title :
Microtraining method for collaborative learning at workplace
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Econ. & Manage., Shanghai Maritime Univ., Shanghai, China
Abstract :
Engagement in collaborative learning and knowledge building activities is a big challenge for learning at workplace. New ways of learning and training are needed to cope with the rising demand of information. Microtraining method is an approach to deal with organizational requirements as well as with individual learning needs. Basis on recent learning theories, comprised a serial of short learning sessions, Microtraining method can answer to the need of flexibility of learning settings related to space and time, the availability of experts and the applicability of what is learned and trained at the workplace.
Keywords :
computer based training; ergonomics; groupware; collaborative learning; knowledge building activities; microtraining method; Buildings; Collaboration; Collaborative work; Computer science education; Conference management; Educational technology; Electronic learning; Employment; Internet; Technology management; Connectivism; Knowledge conversion; Learning at Workplace; Microtraining method; social constructivism;
Conference_Titel :
Education Technology and Computer (ICETC), 2010 2nd International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Shanghai
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6367-1
DOI :
10.1109/ICETC.2010.5529543