Learning networks: a field guide to teaching and learning online
Learning networks: a field guide to teaching and learning online
Swarm intelligence: from natural to artificial systems
Swarm intelligence: from natural to artificial systems
Ant algorithms for discrete optimization
Artificial Life
Educational Software and Learning: Subversive Use and Volatile Design
HICSS '99 Proceedings of the Thirty-Second Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences-Volume 1 - Volume 1
The Success of Open Source
Critical facilities for active participation in learning networks
International Journal of Web Based Communities
Ad hoc transient communities: towards fostering knowledge sharing in learning networks
International Journal of Learning Technology
Personal profiles: enhancing social interaction in learning networks
International Journal of Web Based Communities
A European research agenda for lifelong learning
International Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning
Peer production & peer support at the Free Technology Academy
Computer Science Education Research Conference
Fostering sociability in learning networks through ad-hoc transient communities
ICCMSN'08 Proceedings of the First international conference on Computer-Mediated Social Networking
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A Learning Network is an ensemble of individual users, institutions and learning resources which are mutually connected through and supported by information and communication technologies. Learning Networks are particularly attractive to self-directed learners, who themselves decide on their learning programme as well as on the timing, pace and place of their studies. Such learners may easily become isolated, which is detrimental to their studies. Supporting them, furthermore, may rapidly lead to staff overload. This paper proposes that setting up peer support in ad hoc, transient communities helps tackle both problems. An overview of pertinent literature is presented to substantiate this proposal.