Networked Learning and Social Action: a social informatics perspective
Steve Walker and Linda Creanor
Leeds Metropolitan University, Glasgow Caledonian University
Abstract
This paper considers networked learning in the context of civil society organisations concerned centrally with some form of social action. We briefly outline some recurring characteristics of learning, and in particular networked learning, interventions in such social action settings. We introduce the concept of sociotechnical interaction network from the social informatics literature and apply it to identify and to analyse three aspects of networked learning, drawing on case material from transnational trade union education. Finally we identify issues for further research highlighted by this model.
Keywords
Networked learning, social informatics, social action
Keynote Speakers
Peter Goodyear, University of Sydney
Beijing Normal University
Vera A. Solis, Universidad Centroamericana
Lawrence Hamburg, Higher Education Academy
Sten Ludvigsen, Intermedia, Oslo
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