TY - GEN

T1 - The evaluative research of complex projects in e-learning

T2 - 4th International Conference on Networked learning.

AU - Bonamy, Joel

AU - Charlier, Bernadette

AU - Saunders, Murray

PY - 2004

Y1 - 2004

N2 - This paper addresses the evaluative research of complex European projects aimed at social, educational or training development. It proposes a social practice approach that emphasises the way a project [in this case EQUEL] evolves over time and is expressed through the experience of its key stakeholders. The paper identifies the metaphor of the implementation staircase as a useful framework for this approach. Its theoretical stance is that a project idea is modified and adapted in the light of the strategic, practice based concerns of each stake-holding group occupying a ‘step’ in the staircase. It suggests that EQUEL has the potential to be a rich resource for e-learning within the Union.

AB - This paper addresses the evaluative research of complex European projects aimed at social, educational or training development. It proposes a social practice approach that emphasises the way a project [in this case EQUEL] evolves over time and is expressed through the experience of its key stakeholders. The paper identifies the metaphor of the implementation staircase as a useful framework for this approach. Its theoretical stance is that a project idea is modified and adapted in the light of the strategic, practice based concerns of each stake-holding group occupying a ‘step’ in the staircase. It suggests that EQUEL has the potential to be a rich resource for e-learning within the Union.

KW - E-learning

KW - evaluation research

KW - provisional stability

KW - evaluation tools

KW - project implementation

M3 - Conference contribution/Paper

SN - 1-86220-150

SP - 733

EP - 745

BT - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Networked Learning

Y2 - 1 January 1900

ER -