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Online Communities of Inquiry in Higher Education
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Author(s): Ann Donohoe (School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems,University College Dublin, Ireland), Tim McMahon (Centre for Teaching and Learning, University College Dublin, Ireland)and Geraldine O’Neill (Centre for Teaching and Learning, University College Dublin, Ireland)
Copyright: 2009
Pages: 25
Source title:
Applied E-Learning and E-Teaching in Higher Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Roisin Donnelly (Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland)and Fiona McSweeney (Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-814-7.ch013
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Abstract
The primary purpose of this chapter is to explore how online communities of inquiry can be developed to facilitate students to engage in reflective practice. The discussion begins with a critical review of the literature, examining the role of educational technology within higher education and the need to develop pedagogical frameworks for its use in practice. An overview of an action research study is presented that used communities of inquiry to facilitate registered nurses to critically reflect on clinical practice. The preliminary findings from focus group interviews indicate that learners viewed their participation in online communities of inquiry as a beneficial aid to reflection. The chapter concludes with recommendations for practice and for further research in the area of online communities of inquiry.
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