Conceptual design and empirical study of a personal learning environment and network (PLE&N) to support peer-based social and lifelong learning. Issue 2 (8th May 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tsang, Haley Wing Chi; Tsui, Eric
• Is Part Of: VINE journal of information and knowledge management systems. Volume 47:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 228
• Page End: 249
• Publication Date: 2017-05-08
• Subjects: Lifelong learning -- Social media -- Higher education -- Social learning -- Interactive learning environment -- Personal Learning Environment and Network (PLE&N); Libraries -- Automation -- Periodicals; Information storage and retrieval systems -- Periodicals; 020
• DOI: 10.1108/VJIKMS-03-2017-0010
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2059-5891

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: This paper aims to describe a conceptual design of Personal Learning Environment & Network (PLE&N) and a learning model developed in support of peer-based social and lifelong learning in higher education, which collaborate with classroom learning. Design/methodology/approach: The model consists of students, instructors and external parties interacting synergistically in learning in PLE&N-enabled courses based on the collaborative designs of instructor-led pedagogical approach and external parties-assisted lifelong learning "first-mover" development. The research constructs, tests and assesses this model in courses of 12 subjects in nearly two years. Findings: The practicality of the designs is evidenced in post-course surveys and reflected by students' ability in productively using collaborative resources over the internet to create an ever-expanding personal learning space stretching from home to campus and beyond, oriented toward individuality, universality, ubiquity, interactivity and connectivity. Originality/value: The research contributes to PLE&N, social and lifelong learning seamless integration in theory and practice to dramatically enhance students' virtual learning skills.