Embedding e-learning: a new perspective on change and innovation. (21st November 2006)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rossiter, Darien E.; Crock, Michael
• Is Part Of: International journal of learning technology. Volume 2:Number 4(2006)
• Page Start: 279
• Page End: 293
• Publication Date: 2006-11-21
• Subjects: organisational change -- embedding innovation -- sustainability -- complexity -- e-learning -- m-learning -- innovation -- higher education -- Australia -- learning technology -- e-agenda -- electronic learning -- online learning -- mobile learning -- change management; Learning -- Periodicals; Instructional systems -- Periodicals; 371.3
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1477-8386

Abstract

This paper challenges the position that e-learning, as an educational innovation, is obsolete. Instead, the authors argue that a more mature or sophisticated approach to organisational change is required to enable higher education institutions to accrue the benefits promised by the early e-learning enthusiasts and adopters. The paper presents a concept of embedding innovation as a process which incorporates four key dimensions: widespread adoption, integration, legitimisation and sustainability. A longitudinal perspective on change is proposed, one which addresses the need to manage and exploit the creative and complex issues associated with the more mature e-learning models. Practical examples are included from Griffith University, Australia, to illustrate and support the theoretical position and arguments developed in the paper.