Learning in social networks and Web 2.0 in SMEs' continuing vocational education Export

@article{citeulike:5757503, abstract = {The training strategy of many companies, particularly of Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), fails to support lifelong learners, nor are they supported by education systems, particularly vocational ones. E-learning 2.0, utilising Web 2.0 applications and techniques, which is proving more and more useful in many academic contexts, could also enhance knowledge sharing, cultural interchange and networking in SMEs. However, there is little evidence of continuous learning, of the application of (formal) e-learning, or of the use of computers by individuals in (informal) learning in most SMEs. Learning and work activities are separate. In this paper we first summarise the current vocational training scene in SMEs, then outline the features of Web 2.0 that could improve this situation. Thirdly, we show the advantages of the development of Communities of Practice (CoPs) as social networks and, finally, offer an example of a project where SMEs could learn from academics how to use Web 2.0.}, author = {Hamburg, Ileana and Hall, Timothy}, citeulike-article-id = {5757503}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://www.metapress.com/content/t52055u866317j26}, day = {1}, journal = {International Journal of Web Based Communities}, keywords = {communities\_of\_practice, social\_networks, web2}, month = {January}, number = {4}, pages = {593--607}, posted-at = {2009-09-09 09:08:25}, priority = {2}, title = {Learning in social networks and Web 2.0 in SMEs\&\#39; continuing vocational education}, url = {http://www.metapress.com/content/t52055u866317j26}, volume = {5}, year = {2009} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:5757503 L3 - citeulike-article-id:5757503 N2 - The training strategy of many companies, particularly of Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), fails to support lifelong learners, nor are they supported by education systems, particularly vocational ones. E-learning 2.0, utilising Web 2.0 applications and techniques, which is proving more and more useful in many academic contexts, could also enhance knowledge sharing, cultural interchange and networking in SMEs. However, there is little evidence of continuous learning, of the application of (formal) e-learning, or of the use of computers by individuals in (informal) learning in most SMEs. Learning and work activities are separate. In this paper we first summarise the current vocational training scene in SMEs, then outline the features of Web 2.0 that could improve this situation. Thirdly, we show the advantages of the development of Communities of Practice (CoPs) as social networks and, finally, offer an example of a project where SMEs could learn from academics how to use Web 2.0. IS - 4 JF - International Journal of Web Based Communities EP - 607 TI - Learning in social networks and Web 2.0 in SMEs' continuing vocational education VL - 5 SP - 593 KW - communities_of_practice KW - social_networks KW - web2 AU - Hamburg, Ileana AU - Hall, Timothy PY - 2009/01/01/ UR - http://www.metapress.com/content/t52055u866317j26 ER -