Towards a Political Theory of eLearning-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Towards a Political Theory of eLearning

Published:2017 Issue: Volume: Page:107-122
ISSN:2326-9103
Container-title:Advances in Electronic Government, Digital Divide, and Regional Development
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Author:

Romm-Livermore Celia¹,Rippa Pierluigi²,Raisinghani Mahesh S.³^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Wayne State University, USA

2. University of Napoli Federico II, Italy

3. Texas Woman's University, USA

Abstract

This study focuses on the political strategies that are utilized in the context of eLearning. The starting point for this paper is the eLearning Political Strategies (ELPoS) model. The model is based on two dimensions: 1) the direction of the political strategy (upward or downward), and 2) the scope of the political strategy (individual or group based). The interaction between the above dimensions defines four types of eLearning political strategies, which result in different political outcomes. The presentation of the model is followed by four mini case studies that demonstrate the political strategies that the model outlines. The discussion and conclusion sections integrate the findings from the case studies and elaborate on the rules that govern the application of political strategies in different eLearning contexts.

Publisher

IGI Global

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