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Toward Knowledge Technology Synchronicity Framework for Asynchronous Environment

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Simon Cleveland,

Gregory BlockAuthors Info & Claims

International Journal of Knowledge Society Research, Volume 8, Issue 4

Pages 23 - 33

https://doi.org/10.4018/IJKSR.2017100102

Published: 01 October 2017 Publication History

Abstract

While distance learning education continues to grow, online instructors face certain asynchronous uncertainties when it comes to knowledge exchange with students. To counteract such uncertainties and minimize teaching deficiencies expected to occur in asynchronous learning environments, this study examines a set of knowledge building blocks that play a role in the online knowledge exchange process. Knowledge technology synchronicity framework for asynchronous environment is proposed that integrates knowledge seeking behavior, knowledge properties, knowledge domains, knowledge types, knowledge tools, and technology synchronicity. A real-life case is provided to integrate the framework in practice.

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International Journal of Knowledge Society Research Volume 8, Issue 4

October 2017

100 pages

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Yu TChao C(2023)Encouraging teacher participation in Professional Learning Communities: exploring the Facilitating or restricting factors that Influence collaborative activitiesEducation and Information Technologies10.1007/s10639-022-11376-y28:5(5779-5804)Online publication date: 1-May-2023
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