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Personal knowledge development in online learning: a model for measuring externalisation, combination and internalisation

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Abstract

This paper presents a model for measuring personal knowledge development in online learning environments. It is based on Nonaka‘s SECI model of organisational knowledge creation. It is argued that Socialisation is not a relevant mode in the context of online learning and was therefore not covered in the measurement instrument. Therefore, the remaining three of SECI‘s knowledge conversion modes, namely Externalisation, Combination, and Internalisation were used and a measurement instrument was created which also examines the interrelationships between the three modes. Data was collected using an online survey, in which online learners report on their experiences of personal knowledge development in online learning environments. In other words, the instrument measures the magnitude of online learners‘ Externalisation and combination activities as well as their level of internalisation, which is the outcome of their personal knowledge development in online learning.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationnan
PublisherKnowledge and Information Management Conference (KIM)
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2013
EventKIM2013 Knowledge and Information Management Conference - Meriden
Duration: 4 Jun 20134 Jun 2013

Conference

ConferenceKIM2013 Knowledge and Information Management Conference
CityMeriden
Period4/06/134/06/13
OtherKIM2013 Knowledge and Information Management Conference (04/06/2013-04/06/2013, Meriden)

Keywords

  • Online learning

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